San Diego State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $28,224 Out-of-state: $40,104 |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees
|
In-state: $7,460 Out-of-state: $19,340 |
|
Room and Board
|
$15,966 |
|
Books and Supplies
|
$1,854 |
|
Other Expenses
|
$2,944 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan, deferred payment |
San Diego State University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
|---|---|
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 Final deadline March 2 |
|---|---|
| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 001151 |
Free |
| State Aid Form |
San Diego State University Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,800 (78.8%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,700 (71.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,600 (96.3%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 200 (7.7%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 63% |
| Average Award | $9,200 |
|
Need-Based Gift
|
Received by 1,600 (61.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,600 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help
|
Received by 2,600 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,400 |
|
Merit-Based Gift
|
Received by 1,400 (53.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 130 (2.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,800 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 18,000 (67.2%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 14,800 (82.2%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 14,300 (96.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 4,400 (30.8%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 69% |
| Average Award | $11,400 |
|
Need-Based Gift
|
Received by 11,800 (82.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,600 |
|
Need-Based Self-Help
|
Received by 14,000 (97.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,500 |
|
Merit-Based Gift
|
Received by 5,800 (40.6%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,000 (3.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,500 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
49% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$19,969 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
|
Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
7.0% |
|
Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
20.0% |
San Diego State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
|---|---|
|
Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
|
| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
|
Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
|
| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships |
|
Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
|
| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Workers in Trades, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, Veterans’ Children |
|
Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$2,200 |