For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $46,952.
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
$46,952
San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university located in San Diego, California. Established in 1897, SDSU is the oldest and largest university in San Diego and is part of the California State University (CSU) system. SDSU is renowned for its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and community engagement. The university's vibrant campus encompasses state-of-the-art facilities, research centers, and institutes that provide students with opportunities for hands-on learning and collaboration. With a diverse and inclusive student body, SDSU strives to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Points of Pride
- SDSU is classified as a "Doctoral University: High Research Activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education/R2.
- Located in Southern California, San Diego is the second largest city in California and an industry leader in biotechnology, engineering, life sciences, cybersecurity, innovation and technology, healthcare, and travel and tourism.
- Known for its ideal climate with daytime temperatures rarely below 60°F or above 80°F degrees, San Diego has miles of sandy beaches, and a variety of things to see and do. SDSU's campus is within a 15-minute drive of downtown San Diego, the Pacific Ocean, and the mountains.
- SDSU's strong emphasis on career development and placement is evident in its dedicated Career Services Center. The center provides students with valuable resources, including job and internship listings, resume and interview preparation, career counseling, and networking events.
- SDSU is consistently ranked by national organizations and publications, to include those such as Forbes, Fortune and U.S. News & World Report, for students studying abroad, its academic excellence, diversity and inclusion initiatives and academic excellence.
- The International Student Center (ISC) offers an array of cultural, educational, and social activities throughout the year to enrich your experience at SDSU. The ISC services include the New International Student Orientation, a tutor-mentor program, immigration advising, weekly international events, and the SDSU International Student Association.
University Highlights
- #30 in Forbes' America's Best Value Colleges.
- Top 3 in the nation for study abroad.
- #151 in National Universities - US News & World Report Rankings 2023
- #72 in Top Public Schools - US News & World Report Rankings 2023
- #203 in Best Value Schools - US News & World Report Rankings 2023
US News & World Report Rankings 2023
- #104 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- #73 in Undergraduate Business Programs
- #30 in Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
- #13 in Undergraduate International Business
- #121 in Undergraduate Computer Science
Programs
UnderGraduate
- Accounting (BS)
- Aerospace Engineering (BS) - STEM Designated
- American Indian Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Art (BA)
- Art - Emphasis in Applied Design (BA)
- Art - Emphasis in Art History (BA)
- Art - Emphasis in Graphic Design (BA)
- Art - Emphasis in Interior Architecture - (BA) in
- Art - Emphasis in Multimedia (BA)
- Art - Emphasis in Painting and Printmaking (BA)
- Art - Emphasis in Sculpture (BA)
- Art - Emphasis in Studio Arts (BA)
- Asian Studies (BA)
- Asian Studies - Chinese Studies and Language - Track A: Chinese Studies (BA)
- Asian Studies - Chinese Studies and Language - Track B: Chinese Language (BA)
- Astronomy (BA)
- Astronomy (BS)
- Athletic Training (BS)
- Biology (BA) - STEM designated
- Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Biology - Cellular and Molecular Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Biology - Ecology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Biology - Evolutionary Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Biology - Marine Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Biology - Zoology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Brazilian Studies (BA)
- Chemical Physics (BS)
- Chemistry (BA) - STEM designated
- Chemistry - Biochemistry (BS) and Certificate of the American Chemical Society
- Chemistry - Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP-SS) (BA)
- Chicana and Chicano Studies (BA)
- Child Development (BS)
- Civil Engineering (BS) - STEM designated
- Classics (BA)
- Classics - Classical Humanities (BA)
- Classics - Classical Language (BA)
- Classics - Classical Languages with Honors (BA)
- Communication (BA)
- Comparative International Studies (BA)
- Comparative Literature (BA)
- Computer Engineering (BS) - STEM Designated
- Computer Science (BS) - STEM designated
- Construction Engineering (BS) - STEM Designated
- Construction Management (BS) - STEM Designated
- Dance (BFA)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics - International Economics (BA)
- Economics - Public Policy (BA)
- Economics - Quantitative Analysis (BA)
- Electrical Engineering (BS) - STEM designated
- English (BA)
- Environmental Engineering (BS) - STEM Designated
- Environmental Sciences (BS) - STEM Designated
- European Studies (BA)
- Finance (BS)
- Financial Services (BS)
- Foods and Nutrition (BS)
- French (BA)
- General Business (BS)
- Geography - Environment Sustainability and Policy (BA)
- Geography - General Geography (BA)
- Geography - Geographic Information Science and Technology (BA)
- Geography - Geographic Information Science and Technology (BS)
- Geography - Human Geography and Global Studies (BA)
- Geography - Water Climate and Ecosystems (BS)
- Geological Sciences (BA)
- Geological Sciences (BS)
- Geological Sciences - Engineering Geology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Geological Sciences - Environmental Geosciences (BS)
- Geological Sciences - General Geology (BS)
- Geological Sciences - Geophysics (BS)
- Geological Sciences - Hydrogeology (BS)
- Geological Sciences - Paleontology (BS)
- German (BA)
- German - German Studies (BA)
- Gerontology (BA)
- Health Communication (BS)
- History (BA)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management - Hotel Operations and Management (BS)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management - Meetings and Events Operations and Management (BS)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management - Restaurant Operations and Management (BS)
- Hospitality and Tourism Management - Tribal Gaming Operations and Management (BS)
- Humanities (BA)
- Humanities Global Humanities Program (BA)
- Information Systems (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments (BA)
- International Business - Arabic - Middle East and North Africa Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Chinese - Asia Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - English - North America Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - French - North America Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - French - Western Europe Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - German - Western Europe Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Italian - Western Europe Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Japanese - Asia Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Korean - Asia Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Portuguese - Latin America Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Portuguese - Western Europe Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Russian - Central Europe Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Spanish - Latin America Emphasis (BA)
- International Business - Spanish - Western Europe Emphasis (BA)
- International Security and Conflict Resolution - Cooperation Conflict and Conflict Resolution (BA)
- International Security and Conflict Resolution - Environment in the Global System (BA)
- International Security and Conflict Resolution - Justice in the Global System (BA)
- Islamic and Arabic Studies (BA)
- Japanese (BA)
- Journalism (BA)
- Journalism - Advertising (BA)
- Journalism - Media Studies (BA)
- Journalism - Public Relations (BA)
- Kinesiology - Exercise Science Generalist (BS)
- Kinesiology - Fitness Specialist (BS)
- Kinesiology - Prephysical Therapy (BS)
- Language Culture and Society (BA)
- Latin American Studies (BA)
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Plus (LGBTQ+) Studies (BA)
- Liberal Studies (BA)
- Liberal Studies - Education-Generalist (BA)
- Liberal Studies - Elementary Education (BA)
- Liberal Studies - Mathematics (BA)
- Liberal Studies - Science (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Management (BS)
- Management - Entrepreneurship (BS)
- Management - Human Resource Management (BS)
- Marketing - Integrated Marketing Communications (BS)
- Marketing - Professional Selling and Sales Management (BS)
- Marketing General Marketing (BS)
- Mathematics (BS)- STEM Designated
- Mathematics - Applied Mathematics (BS)- STEM Designated
- Mathematics - Computational Science (BS) - STEM Designated
- Mathematics - Mathematics Education (BS)- STEM Designated
- Mechanical Engineering (BS) - STEM designated
- Mechanical Engineering - Bioengineering (BS) - STEM Designated
- Microbiology (BA)
- Microbiology (BS)
- Microbiology - Clinical Laboratory Science (BS)
- Modern Jewish Studies (BA)
- Music (BA)
- Music - General Track (BM)
- Music - Global Composition Specialization (BM)
- Music - Jazz Studies Specialization (BM)
- Music - Music Education Specialization (BM)
- Music - Music Entrepreneurship and Business Track (BM)
- Music - Music Recording Technology and Audio Design Track (BM)
- Music - Performance Specialization (BM)
- Nursing (BS)
- Nursing Registered Nurse (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physical Science (BA) - STEM Designated
- Physics (BA) - STEM Designated
- Physics - General Physics (BS) - STEM Designated
- Physics - Modern Optics (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (BA)
- Psychology - Neuroscience (BA)
- Public Administration (BA)
- Public Administration - City Planning (BA)
- Public Health (BS)
- Public Health - Environmental Health (BS) Degree
- Real Estate (BS)
- Recreation Administration - Outdoor Resource Management (BS)
- Recreation Administration - Recreation Systems Management (BS)
- Recreation Administration - Sustainable Tourism Management (BS)
- Recreation Administration Major with the (BS) Degree
- Religious Studies (BA)
- Rhetoric and Writing Studies (BA)
- Russian (BA)
- Russian and Central European Studies (BA)
- Social Work - Community Corrections Case Management (BA)
- Social Work - Environmental Social Work and Community Engagement (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (BA)
- Statistics (BS)
- Statistics - Actuarial Science (BS) - STEM Designated
- Statistics - Data Science (BS) - STEM Designated
- Sustainability (BA)
- Television Film and New Media - Critical Studies (BS)
- Television Film and New Media - Production (BS)
- Theatre Arts (BA)
- Theatre Arts - Design and Technology (BA)
- Theatre Arts - Performance (BA)
- Theatre Arts - Youth Theatre (BA)
- Theatre Arts General Theatre Arts (BA)
- Urban Studies (BA)
- Urban Studies - Urban Cultures and Societies Specialization (BA)
- Urban Studies - Urban Planning Design and Management Specialization (BA)
- Urban Studies - Urban Political Economy and Public Policy Specialization (BA)
- Urban Studies - Urban Sustainability Specialization (BA)
- Women's Studies (BA)
- Africana Studies (BA)
- Mathematics - Science (BS)- STEM Designated
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.sdsu.edu/programs?_ga=2.148334391.160250359.1686892326-737992282.1686372736 Undergraduate
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL: 80
- PTE: 58
- Duolingo- 105
- SAT/ACT: Optional
- Application Fee: $70
Intakes
Fall (September)Accreditation
The Civil, Construction, Computer, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Fowler College of Business and the accounting program is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
