San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus is 44.4%.  Its admission rate is the 28th lowest in California and the 190th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus and can you get accepted?

San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 56 out of the 126 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 80 percent on standardized admission tests. Of those applicants who were admitted, 88% elected to enroll. This indicates that the school is the top choice for most students who apply.

Can you get into San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus?

44% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus you should:

• Score 960 on the SAT
• Score 18 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus is 960 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 850-1060. Students who get into San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus score in the top 85 percent of all SAT test takers..  San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus ranks #70 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 960 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 850 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 850, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 955, you have around a 44% chance of being admitted. A 1060 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 60% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 21.  The school ranks #63 in California for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

54 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 44% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 63% with a 21 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to San Diego State University Imperial Valley Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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