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San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University (CSU) system.

SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego, uniquely situated only 30 minutes north of the U.S.-Mexico border on Kumeyaay land. Our community is fully committed to excellent teaching, meaningful research and service to our regional community and others we serve throughout the state, across the nation and internationally.

We offer a variety of in-person and virtual events for prospective and admitted students and their families. Tours & Virtual Visits. Preview Day. Explore SDSU Admitted Student Day.

With bachelor’s degrees in 97 areas, master’s degrees in 84 fields, 23 doctoral degrees and 82 certificate programs, our students get the best of both worlds – individualized attention and infinite resources. Undergraduate. Graduate.

Undergraduate Admissions. SDSU accepts applications between October 1 and November 30 for admission the following fall. Apply as a First-Year Student. Apply as a Transfer Student.

List of academic programs including majors, minors, certificates, credentials, undergraduate and graduate degrees.

San Diego State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #105. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,290; out-of-state tuition and fees are $20,170.

San Diego State University is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego. Since its founding in 1897, the university has grown to become a leading public research university, and a federally-designated Hispanic-serving Institution as well as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).