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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - California

San Diego State University

San Diego, California

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San Diego State University is a public college located in San Diego, California, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at San Diego State University is $7,176. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $16,680. The college offers Master’s degrees in 85 different degree areas, with 7 Master’s degrees offered online. San Diego State University enrolls 5,163 graduate students, with 38% part-time students, 11% online students, and 22% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.sdsu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
3,222 full-time
1,941 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:573
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,155
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:18
  • Online students
    11%
  • Male/Female
    36% / 64%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,176
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$16,680
  • Application fee:$70
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,394
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,394
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$396
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,556 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
91 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1
  • 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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