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San Diego State Ratings and Reviews

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4.7 3 reviews
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San Diego State Ratings and Reviews

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Ratings

San Diego State is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    8 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Student Review Summary

4.7

Approved reviews

3 student reviews

3 out of 3 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Overall Rating highest and Academics lowest.

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  • 5 stars
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.7
  • Academics
    3.3
  • Value for Money
    3.7
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.3
  • Campus Atmosphere
    4.0
  • Housing
    4.3
  • Campus Safety
    3.3
  • Student Life
    4.7
  • Party and Bar Scene
    3.7

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to San Diego State University?

Jul 5, 2021
Rating 5 out of 5

I received a bachelor's and master's degree from SDSU. It is an academically challenging university, offers an enjoyable social life, and is located in what I consider the best city in the nation. The weather is as good as it gets and the ocean is within a short driving distance. My studies helped propel me into the executive ranks of two of the largest corporations in the world. My minor in English was instrumental with my success in publishing two books, one on contract law and the second on government contract types, each of which have sold throughout the world. They have also been in over 2,000 libraries, including such prestigious universities as Stanford. The quality of education at SDSU is second to none in my eyes. I can say from personal experience, the courses at SDSU are as challenging as the classes Iattended at Harvard Law School. With the addition of the new stadium, research facilities, classrooms, and dormitories, I only see SDSU rising in the ranks in the coming years. I highly endorse SDSU. Go Aztecs!

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May 14, 2019
Rating 5 out of 5

An amazing Cal State school with a reasonable out of state price. Campus is very pretty with enough amenities to satisfy any incoming first year

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Sep 13, 2016
Rating 4 out of 5

I think that San diego state university is a great school and has a lot of diversity. This school is a 5/5

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Academics *

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Student Housing *

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Campus Safety *

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Last updated: August 2026