San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego

  • #1001-1200 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 33,672Total Students
  • 1,384Faculty
  • 1,406Int'l Students

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San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Now in its 117th year, San Diego State University can take pride in more than a century of achievement in education, research and service. With an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, SDSU is increasingly becoming a top choice for undergraduates as evidenced by the record number of applications received each year.

About

San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Now in its 117th year, San Diego State University can take pride in more than a century of achievement in education, research and service. With an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, SDSU is increasingly becoming a top choice for undergraduates as evidenced by the record number of applications received each year.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #1001-1200
  • 2023
    #1001-1200
  • 2024
    #1001-1200
  • 2025
    #1001-1200

Student & Staff

Total students
33,672

11%
89%

International students
1,406

30%
70%

Total faculty staff
1,384

62
1322

Total students
33,672

11%
89%

International students
1,406

30%
70%

Total faculty staff
1,384

1322
62
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