San Diego State University

California

United States

Overview

San Diego State University is a major public research institution that provides transformative experiences for nearly 40,000 students. SDSU offers bachelor's degrees in 97 areas, master's degrees in 87 fields and 25 doctoral programs, with additional certificates and programs at regional microsites. SDSU is designated an R1 institution by Carnegie and ranks as the No. 1 California State University in federal research support, as one of the top public research universities in California. In addition to academic offerings at SDSU, SDSU Imperial Valley and SDSU Georgia in Tbilisi, SDSU Global Campus offers online training, certificates and degrees in areas of study designed to meet the needs of students everywhere. Students participate in transformational research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, internships and mentoring, and a broad range of student life and leadership opportunities. SDSU is committed to inclusive excellence and is nationally recognized for its study abroad initiatives, veterans' programs and support of LGBTQIA+ students, as well as its powerhouse Division I Athletics Program. About 50% of SDSU's undergraduate and graduate students are students of color. The university resides on Kumeyaay land and is recognized as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SDSU is also a long-standing Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The university's campus life and location offer opportunities for students to lead and engage with the creative and performing arts, career and internship opportunities with SDSU's 500,000 living alumni, and the vibrant cultural life of the greater San Diego and U.S.- Mexico region.