Skip to main content
What are your chances of acceptance?
Your chance of acceptance
Duke University
Loading…
UCLA
Loading…
+ add school
Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Is SDSU Part of the Cal State System?

I'm a bit confused about San Diego State University and whether it's part of the California State University system. Can anyone clarify this for me and perhaps share what it's like to attend this school?

4 months ago

Indeed, San Diego State University (SDSU) is part of the California State University (CSU) system. This collection of 23 universities throughout California is known for their focus on professional education and more practical degrees. The CSU system is the largest in the nation, with over 400,000 students.

As for what it's like to attend SDSU, it offers a welcoming campus atmosphere and vibrant student life. Often celebrated for its diversity, SDSU offers numerous student organizations and activities that appeal to a wide range of interests.

Academically, SDSU has strong programs in Business Administration, Psychology, and Criminal Justice, among others. The faculty is known for being experienced and dedicated to student success.

Additionally, SDSU boasts a great location in San Diego, providing access to a beautiful city teeming with internship and job opportunities, especially in technology and biotech fields, not to mention the city's cultural and leisure activities.

Hope this helps you in your college search process!

4 months ago

About CollegeVine’s Expert FAQ

CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.