San Diego State University

San Diego, California

Visit the School Website »

San Diego State University is a public college in San Diego, California and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: West, Best Affordable Online Colleges, and Best Colleges for Adults award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 9 online degree options and 932 online students. The part-time student body is 3,560 students, which represents 11% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $13,017. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.sdsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
3,560 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:28,634
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:4,099
  • Pell Grant students:10,105
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:932
  • Part-time students
    11%
  • Students over 25 years old
    13%

Cost

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$13,017
Get the financial advice you need to start college.
Learn More about the financial advice you need to start college

Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Social Sciences(2)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(1)

SHOW MORE

  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
Get the advice you need to start your online or distance degree.
Learn More about the advice you need to start your online or distance degree

Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:58%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:63%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
795 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Get the advice you need as a military member or veteran returning to school.
Learn More about the advice you need as a military member or veteran returning to school