San Diego State University
San Diego, California
Located in San Diego, California, San Diego State University has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.sdsu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
Part-time students
3,606 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:30,048
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:4,008
- Pell Grant students:10,114
- Online and distance education undergrad students:1,600
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Part-time students11%
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Students over 25 years old12%
Cost
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$19,500
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Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Area Ethnic Cultural Gender and Group Studies(1)
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Social Sciences(2)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:73%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:60%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
785 students
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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