Fast Facts

Photos of students dancing, an admissions counselor reviewing printed material with a prospective student, and the San Diego trolley.

Student Life and Activities
  • Number of student organizations: 200+
  • Greek life: 50+ fraternities and sororities
  • Athletic Division: NCAA Division I
  • Number of study abroad programs: 190
  • ROTC: Army, Navy, and Air Force programs
Unique to SDSU
  • SDSU is the largest university in San Diego and the third largest in California.
  • The San Diego Trolley is an affordable way to get from SDSU to all of the hot spots around San Diego, including Qualcomm Stadium, Fashion Valley mall, Old Town San Diego, and Tijuana.
  • Viejas Arena is one of the premiere collegiate arenas in the nation: home to Aztec Basketball and host to entertainers like Gwen Stefani, Van Halen, Maroon 5 and Jennifer Lopez.
  • One in seven adults in San Diego who holds a college degree attended SDSU. This alumni connection provides students with internships and career opportunities after graduation.
  • KPBS, San Diego's public television and radio station, is owned and operated by SDSU. The station is rated among the top 10 public broadcasting stations in the country.
Academics, the Arts and Community Involvement

"San Diego State has something for everyone. You can watch salsa dancers while you're eating lunch, on your way to class you can meet a prospective employer, and then jump on the trolley for a football game!"

- Amanda,
SDSU Graduating Senior

  • SDSU ranks second nationwide, and first in California, for students studying abroad as part of their college experience.
  • SDSU ranks sixth in the nation for the most bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics and second in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to minorities.
  • The Cultural Arts and Special Events program offers a coffeehouse talent series, multi-cultural noon-time concerts, films screenings, and many special events.
  • SDSU students volunteer more than three million hours in the community each year.

















Prospective Student Services, admissions@sdsu.edu, (619) 594-6336