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$8,728
per year
In-State Tuition
39%
Acceptance Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
San Diego State University is an educational institution in San Diego, CA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Individual Sports(2)
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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SDSU offers invitation-only merit scholarships to high-achieving admitted first-years, plus competitive awards for non-residents and Weber Honors College students.
SDSU High-Achieving Scholarship
Competitive$1,000 per year · Usually $1,000 to $9,000 or more per year
By invitation only; qualified first-year applicants are notified to apply in March
For high-achieving admitted first-year California students. Application is by invitation only.
Presidential Scholars Program Scholarship
Competitive$30,000 total · Up to $30,000 over four years
Invitation only; qualified first-year applicants are notified December through March
Invitation-only program for high-achieving students with a commitment to service and leadership. Scholars are automatically admitted to the Weber Honors College.
SDSU Advantage Scholarship
CompetitiveRenewable: Awarded for four years based on academic performance
Competitive merit scholarship for highly qualified non-resident students. No amount published.
Opportunity Scholarship
CompetitiveNot renewable
Selected students are notified by email by the end of March and must complete an application on the SDSU Aztec Scholarships portal
One-time competitive award for non-resident students based on merit and academic performance. No amount published.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,910
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$64,909
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
San Diego, California
San Diego County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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