• More than 61,000 applications were received for approximately 7,000 freshmen and transfer spaces.
• 31% of the freshmen applicants were admitted.
• 69.6% of admitted freshmen were from outside the service area.
• Admitted freshmen profile: Average Eligibility Index: 4,182 (SAT), 1009 (ACT) GPA: 3.77 SAT Reasoning Score: 1,165 ACT: 25
Fall 2008 Admission
Data as of 08/04/08
Fall 2009 Admission Process
• Application filing period: October 1 - November 30
• All required coursework must be completed by end of the spring 2009 term.
• Freshman admission decisions are provisional and made using self-reported information.
• Admission status will be verified using final official transcripts. The offer of admission may be rescinded for students with incorrect information, or if they fail to maintain their GPA/eligibility index score throughout senior year.
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Fall 2009 Admission Process (continued)
• All freshmen applicants must submit official SAT Reasoning or ACT test scores.
• SAT Reasoning or ACT should be taken no later than November of a student’s senior year.
• Enrollment Deadlines: January 15, 2009: Incomplete application May 1, 2009: Intent to Enroll, $250 deposit,
official transcripts with 7th semester grades, and test scores
July 15, 2009: Official transcripts with graduation date and spring 2009 grades
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Academic Life
Learning Opportunities
• Honors Program
• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Study Abroad ranks second in the nation
• Most popular majors: Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology
• Degree Programs: 81 Bachelor’s, 74 Master’s, 14 Doctoral
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Approximate 2008-09Cost of Attendance
Fees $ 3,754*
Books and Supplies $ 1,566
Room and Board (on-campus) $11,266
Transportation $ 1,262
Personal Expenses $ 2,540
TOTAL $20,388
*Non-resident fees include an additional $339/unit.
NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
• FAFSA Code 001151
• Submit FAFSA: January 1 – March 2, 2009
• SDSU Scholarships: Everyone should apply
Deadline: early February 2009 Specific major or general Range of GPA requirements Essay and spell-check Notification: late May to early June
• www.sdsu.edu/financialaid
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On-Campus Housing
• 8 residence halls with approximately 4,000 beds
• Virtual tours and room floor plans at www.sdsu.edu/housing
• Housing Procedures:
Applicants should indicate housing interest in the WebPortal as soon as they have a RedID number.
License agreements will be made available online by early spring to all admitted students who have indicated interest in on-campus housing.
On-campus housing is decided on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the license agreement is received in the Office of Housing Administration.San Diego State University
Student Life
• Number of student organization: 200+
• Greek life: 50+ fraternities and sororities
• Athletic Conference: Mountain West - Division 1
• Number of study abroad programs: 190
• ROTC: Army, Navy, and Air Force programs
• Student Services: Student Disability Services Counseling and Psychological Services Career Services SDSU Children’s Center San Diego State University
Minds that Move the World – What’s Unique about SDSU
• SDSU was ranked No. 1 small research university for two years in a row.
• Entrepreneur and Human Resources degree programs launched fall 2008.
• The SDSU International Business Program is the largest undergraduate international business program in the country.
• SDSU ranks No. 6 in the nation for most bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanics.
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Visit San Diego – Attend SDSU
• SDSU Campus Tours and At a Glance Tours
At a Glance Tours: October 11, 25 and November 8www.sdsu.edu/campustours
• Explore SDSU Open House
March 21, 2009www.sdsu.edu/exploresdsu
• Prospective Students
www.sdsu.edu/prospective
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Contact Information
• Prospective Student Center Office of Admissions
Students: (619) 594-6336
Counselors: (619) 594-6966*
www.sdsu.edu/prospective
• Counselor Connection
www.sdsu.edu/counselorconnection
*Please do not give counselor number to students.