SDSU Admissions 2026

Content updated: 21 June 2026

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About SDSU

San Diego State University is listed in our international college directory in San Diego, USA.

Rankings

161 recorded rankings, grouped by year.

2024 · 11 records

QS World University 2024
Overall · Global · University
#1001
US News 2024
Overall · Global · University
#105
Times Higher Education 2024
Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2024
Education · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2024
Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2024
Humanities · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2024
Psychology · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2024
Social Studies · Global · University
#601
US News 2024
Education · Global · University
#49
US News 2024
Engineering · Global · University
#167
US News 2024
Nursing · Global · University
#78

2023 · 29 records

QS World University 2023
Overall · Global · University
#1001
Times Higher Education 2023
Overall · Global · University
#601
US News 2023
Overall · Global · University
#610
QS World University 2023
Medicine · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2023
Accounting · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Aerospace Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Astronomy · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Biology · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Business · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Chemistry · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Communication Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Economics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Education · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Finance · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Geography · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
History · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Mathematics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Mechanical Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Performing Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Philosophy · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Physics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Political Science · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Psychology · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Social Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Statistics · Global · University
#601
US News 2023
Education · Global · University
#52

2022 · 32 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Overall · Global · University
#501
Center for World University Rankings 2022
Overall · Global · University
#560
QS World University 2022
Overall · Global · University
#1001
Times Higher Education 2022
Overall · Global · University
#601
US News 2022
Overall · Global · University
#610
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Medicine · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Public Policy · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2022
Aerospace Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Astronomy · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Business · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Chemistry · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Communication Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Economics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Education · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Finance · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Geography · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Mathematics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Mechanical Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Performing Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Physics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Political Science · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Psychology · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Statistics · Global · University
#601
US News 2022
Engineering · Global · University
#672
US News 2022
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#444
US News 2022
Medicine · Global · University
#600

2021 · 24 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Overall · Global · University
#151
Center for World University Rankings 2021
Overall · Global · University
#526
QS World University 2021
Overall · Global · University
#801
Times Higher Education 2021
Overall · Global · University
#601
US News 2021
Overall · Global · University
#614
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Communication Studies · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Education · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Engineering · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#301
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Law · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Medicine · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Political Science · Global · University
#301
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Psychology · Global · University
#101
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Public Policy · Global · University
#301
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Tourism and Hospitality · Global · University
#201
Times Higher Education 2021
Arts · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2021
Economics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2021
Education · Global · University
#251
Times Higher Education 2021
Engineering · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2021
Humanities · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2021
Psychology · Global · University
#251
Times Higher Education 2021
Social Studies · Global · University
#401

2020 · 18 records

Center for World University Rankings 2020
Overall · Global · University
#526
QS World University 2020
Overall · Global · University
#801
Round University Ranking 2020
Overall · Global · University
#568
Times Higher Education 2020
Overall · Global · University
#501
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Biology · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Education · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Geography · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Psychology · Global · University
#101
Round University Ranking 2020
Engineering · Global · University
#568
Times Higher Education 2020
Arts · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2020
Economics · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2020
Education · Global · University
#251
Times Higher Education 2020
Engineering · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2020
Humanities · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2020
Psychology · Global · University
#201

2019 · 21 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Overall · Global · University
#501
Center for World University Rankings 2019
Overall · Global · University
#524
Forbes 2019
Overall · National · University
#181
QS World University 2019
Overall · Global · University
#801
Round University Ranking 2019
Overall · Global · University
#551
US News 2019
Overall · Global · University
#542
US News 2019
Overall · National · University
#127
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Economics · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Education · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Nursing · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Psychology · Global · University
#101
QS World University 2019
Education · Global · University
#201
QS World University 2019
Psychology · Global · University
#251
Round University Ranking 2019
Engineering · Global · University
#545
Round University Ranking 2019
Humanities · Global · University
#454
Times Higher Education 2019
Economics · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2019
Education · Global · University
#201
Times Higher Education 2019
Engineering · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2019
Psychology · Global · University
#251

2018 · 19 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Overall · Global · University
#601
Bloomberg 2018
Overall · Global · University
#90
Bloomberg 2018
Overall · National · University
#90
Center for World University Rankings 2018
Overall · Global · University
#486
QS World University 2018
Overall · Global · University
#801
Round University Ranking 2018
Overall · Global · University
#541
Times Higher Education 2018
Overall · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Economics · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Education · Global · University
#101
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Nursing · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Psychology · Global · University
#101
QS World University 2018
Education · Global · University
#151
QS World University 2018
Language · Global · University
#201
Round University Ranking 2018
Engineering · Global · University
#486
Round University Ranking 2018
Humanities · Global · University
#508
Round University Ranking 2018
Medicine · Global · University
#254
Times Higher Education 2018
Arts · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2018
Humanities · Global · University
#301

2017 · 7 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Overall · Global · University
#501
Round University Ranking 2017
Overall · Global · University
#580
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Education · Global · University
#76
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Psychology · Global · University
#101
QS World University 2017
Education · Global · University
#151
QS World University 2017
Language · Global · University
#251

Accepted Entrance Exams

Tests and any minimum scores recorded in our directory. Check the university's programme requirements.

IELTSRecorded minimum6.5 TOEFLRecorded minimum80 PTERecorded minimum58 GRERecorded minimum300 GMATMinimum scoreNot recorded SATRecorded minimum1090

Accreditation

Institutional

ACS WASC -

Program-specific

Arts ProgramsNational Association of Schools of Art and Design

Nursing ProgramsCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Nursing ProgramsAccreditation Commission for Midwifery Education

Physiotherapy ProgramsAmerican Physical Therapy Association

Psychology ProgramsAmerican Psychological Association

Clinical Science ProgramsAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association

ProgramsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics

ProgramsCouncil on Education for Public Health

ProgramsNational Association of Schools of Theatre

Tuition fees

Fee period and programme are not recorded.

Recorded minimum: $35,626.00
₹33.4 L
Recorded maximum: $40,002.00
₹37.5 L
Application fee: $54

Converted INR amounts are approximate. Rates By Exchange Rate API

Additional facts

Faculty1,858

Student:Faculty19:1

US News overall · 2024#105

Location

Contact

[email protected]www.sdsu.edu/

5500 Campanile Dr

Content updated: 21 June 2026

Review tuition fees

About SDSU

San Diego State University is listed in our international college directory in San Diego, USA.

Rankings

161 recorded rankings, grouped by year.

2024 · 11 records

QS World University 2024
Overall · Global · University
#1001
US News 2024
Overall · Global · University
#105
Times Higher Education 2024
Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2024
Education · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2024
Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2024
Humanities · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2024
Psychology · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2024
Social Studies · Global · University
#601
US News 2024
Education · Global · University
#49
US News 2024
Engineering · Global · University
#167
US News 2024
Nursing · Global · University
#78

2023 · 29 records

QS World University 2023
Overall · Global · University
#1001
Times Higher Education 2023
Overall · Global · University
#601
US News 2023
Overall · Global · University
#610
QS World University 2023
Medicine · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2023
Accounting · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Aerospace Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Astronomy · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Biology · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Business · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Chemistry · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Communication Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Economics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Education · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Finance · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Geography · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
History · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Mathematics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Mechanical Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Performing Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Philosophy · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Physics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Political Science · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Psychology · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Social Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2023
Statistics · Global · University
#601
US News 2023
Education · Global · University
#52

2022 · 32 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Overall · Global · University
#501
Center for World University Rankings 2022
Overall · Global · University
#560
QS World University 2022
Overall · Global · University
#1001
Times Higher Education 2022
Overall · Global · University
#601
US News 2022
Overall · Global · University
#610
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Medicine · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
Public Policy · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2022
Aerospace Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Astronomy · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Business · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Chemistry · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Communication Studies · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Economics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Education · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Finance · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Geography · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Mathematics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Mechanical Engineering · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Performing Arts · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Physics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Political Science · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Psychology · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2022
Statistics · Global · University
#601
US News 2022
Engineering · Global · University
#672
US News 2022
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#444
US News 2022
Medicine · Global · University
#600

2021 · 24 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Overall · Global · University
#151
Center for World University Rankings 2021
Overall · Global · University
#526
QS World University 2021
Overall · Global · University
#801
Times Higher Education 2021
Overall · Global · University
#601
US News 2021
Overall · Global · University
#614
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Communication Studies · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Education · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Engineering · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#301
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Law · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Medicine · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Political Science · Global · University
#301
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Psychology · Global · University
#101
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Public Policy · Global · University
#301
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
Tourism and Hospitality · Global · University
#201
Times Higher Education 2021
Arts · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2021
Economics · Global · University
#601
Times Higher Education 2021
Education · Global · University
#251
Times Higher Education 2021
Engineering · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2021
Humanities · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2021
Psychology · Global · University
#251
Times Higher Education 2021
Social Studies · Global · University
#401

2020 · 18 records

Center for World University Rankings 2020
Overall · Global · University
#526
QS World University 2020
Overall · Global · University
#801
Round University Ranking 2020
Overall · Global · University
#568
Times Higher Education 2020
Overall · Global · University
#501
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Biology · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Education · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Environmental Studies · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Geography · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2020
Psychology · Global · University
#101
Round University Ranking 2020
Engineering · Global · University
#568
Times Higher Education 2020
Arts · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2020
Economics · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2020
Education · Global · University
#251
Times Higher Education 2020
Engineering · Global · University
#501
Times Higher Education 2020
Humanities · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2020
Psychology · Global · University
#201

2019 · 21 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Overall · Global · University
#501
Center for World University Rankings 2019
Overall · Global · University
#524
Forbes 2019
Overall · National · University
#181
QS World University 2019
Overall · Global · University
#801
Round University Ranking 2019
Overall · Global · University
#551
US News 2019
Overall · Global · University
#542
US News 2019
Overall · National · University
#127
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Economics · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Education · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Nursing · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2019
Psychology · Global · University
#101
QS World University 2019
Education · Global · University
#201
QS World University 2019
Psychology · Global · University
#251
Round University Ranking 2019
Engineering · Global · University
#545
Round University Ranking 2019
Humanities · Global · University
#454
Times Higher Education 2019
Economics · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2019
Education · Global · University
#201
Times Higher Education 2019
Engineering · Global · University
#401
Times Higher Education 2019
Psychology · Global · University
#251

2018 · 19 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Overall · Global · University
#601
Bloomberg 2018
Overall · Global · University
#90
Bloomberg 2018
Overall · National · University
#90
Center for World University Rankings 2018
Overall · Global · University
#486
QS World University 2018
Overall · Global · University
#801
Round University Ranking 2018
Overall · Global · University
#541
Times Higher Education 2018
Overall · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Business · Global · University
#201
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Economics · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Education · Global · University
#101
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Nursing · Global · University
#151
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2018
Psychology · Global · University
#101
QS World University 2018
Education · Global · University
#151
QS World University 2018
Language · Global · University
#201
Round University Ranking 2018
Engineering · Global · University
#486
Round University Ranking 2018
Humanities · Global · University
#508
Round University Ranking 2018
Medicine · Global · University
#254
Times Higher Education 2018
Arts · Global · University
#301
Times Higher Education 2018
Humanities · Global · University
#301

2017 · 7 records

Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Overall · Global · University
#501
Round University Ranking 2017
Overall · Global · University
#580
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Education · Global · University
#76
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Electrical and Electronics Engineering · Global · University
#401
Academy Ranking of World Universities 2017
Psychology · Global · University
#101
QS World University 2017
Education · Global · University
#151
QS World University 2017
Language · Global · University
#251

Accepted Entrance Exams

Tests and any minimum scores recorded in our directory. Check the university's programme requirements.

IELTSRecorded minimum6.5 TOEFLRecorded minimum80 PTERecorded minimum58 GRERecorded minimum300 GMATMinimum scoreNot recorded SATRecorded minimum1090

Accreditation

Institutional

ACS WASC -

Program-specific

Arts ProgramsNational Association of Schools of Art and Design

Nursing ProgramsCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Nursing ProgramsAccreditation Commission for Midwifery Education

Physiotherapy ProgramsAmerican Physical Therapy Association

Psychology ProgramsAmerican Psychological Association

Clinical Science ProgramsAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association

ProgramsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics

ProgramsCouncil on Education for Public Health

ProgramsNational Association of Schools of Theatre

Tuition fees

Fee period and programme are not recorded.

Recorded minimum: $35,626.00
₹33.4 L
Recorded maximum: $40,002.00
₹37.5 L
Application fee: $54

Converted INR amounts are approximate. Rates By Exchange Rate API

Additional facts

Faculty1,858

Student:Faculty19:1

US News overall · 2024#105

Location

Contact

[email protected]www.sdsu.edu/

5500 Campanile Dr

About SDSU

Rankings

Accepted Entrance Exams

Accreditation

Institutional

Program-specific

Tuition fees

Additional facts

Location

Contact

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About SDSU

Rankings

Accepted Entrance Exams

Accreditation

Institutional

Program-specific

Tuition fees

Additional facts

Location

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