San Diego State University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1110 | 1320 |
| 2018 | 1130 | 1320 |
| 2019 | 1130 | 1320 |
| 2020 | 1110 | 1320 |
| 2021 | 1130 | 1320 |
| 2022 | 1130 | 1320 |
| 2023 | 1130 | 1340 |
| 2024 | 1130 | 1340 |
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๐ Great Fit If You Are:
People-centered learners
if you love group work, collaboration, and building relationships, SDSU is highly social and interactive.
Career-ready planners
if you want strong job placement in SoCal industries (health, business, media), SDSU is well connected.
Diverse community seekers
if you value cultural mix, bilingual environments, and inclusive spaces, this campus thrives on it.
Sun-and-sand students
if youโre energized by warm weather, beaches, and outdoor living, San Diego gives you that life.
Balanced achievers
if you want to study seriously and live joyfully, SDSU is all about work-life integration.
๐จ Not Ideal For:
Hyper-academics
if you want Ivy-level intensity, theoretical depth, or pure research immersion, SDSU may feel light.
Cold-climate fans
if you thrive in gray skies and winter stillness, San Diegoโs endless sun might bore you.
Rural solitude types
SDSU is lively, urban, and social; quiet isolation is hard to find.
Prestige chasers
while respected in California, SDSU doesnโt have elite brand power nationally.
Unstructured explorers
the large school system has resources, but you need initiative to use them well.
โ๏ธ Weather & Climate
spring
60-75ยฐF (16-24ยฐC)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
70-85ยฐF (21-29ยฐC)
Warm and dry
fall
65-80ยฐF (18-27ยฐC)
Warm and sunny
winter
48-65ยฐF (9-18ยฐC)
Cool and wet
Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers
โ๏ธAverage 263 sunny days per year
๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐ Demographics
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Campus Area Dining
Nearby Areas
Historic downtown district with dining and nightlife
Trendy neighborhood with breweries and restaurants