San Diego State University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

San Diego, CA · public · 35,377 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 37.4% Fall 2025 · ↑1.2 pts
SAT Not used Test-blind
Tests, 2026–27 Test-blind From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from San Diego State's admissions site.

Chances at San Diego State
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Target
32–36%
  • San Diego State is test-blind: it doesn't look at SAT or ACT scores.
  • So this range uses the admit rate for applicants without special hooks.
  • San Diego State admits 37.4% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-blind for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

San Diego State acceptance rate by year

35,709 of 95,444 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 36.2% for Fall 2024.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 201520172019202120232025 37.4%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202595,44435,70937.4%Common Data Set
Fall 202489,97232,56136.2%IPEDS
Fall 202382,80028,51734.4%IPEDS
Fall 202277,25030,33139.3%IPEDS
Fall 202167,66025,64637.9%IPEDS
Fall 202064,78423,77836.7%IPEDS
Fall 201970,04823,90534.1%IPEDS
Fall 201869,39923,99834.6%IPEDS
Fall 201760,91021,57435.4%IPEDS
Fall 201660,83421,07234.6%IPEDS
Fall 201559,05120,32134.4%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

San Diego State deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Cal State Apply. Checked October 24, 2026 on San Diego State's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Regular decision Apply by Decisions Spring
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at San Diego State

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

San Diego State is test-blind: scores it lists are not used in admission decisions.

Average high school GPA 3.82
As reported, 100% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.034.0%
  • 3.75–3.9931.0%
  • 3.50–3.7421.0%
  • 3.25–3.4910.0%
  • 3.00–3.243.0%
  • 2.50–2.991.0%

What counts

What San Diego State weighs

From section C7 of San Diego State's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Religious affiliation
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

San Diego State waitlist

11,627 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 6,016 accepted it, and 962 were admitted from it (16.0% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What San Diego State costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use San Diego State's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$9,180
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$25,500
Per year
Average net price$13,243
After grants, aided students
Open San Diego State's net price calculator

Compare

Colleges with a similar acceptance rate

Close to San Diego State's 37.4%, from the same official data.

FAQ

Questions about San Diego State admissions

What is San Diego State's acceptance rate?

San Diego State admitted 35,709 of 95,444 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 37.4%. That is up from 36.2% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is San Diego State test-optional for 2026–27?

San Diego State is test-blind for 2026–27: it does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admission.

When are San Diego State's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Regular decision: November 30, 2026. Check San Diego State's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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