SDSU SAT Scores and GPA

What are SDSU's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into SDSU. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: San Diego, CA

This school is also known as: San Diego State University

SDSU Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into San Diego State University.


Average SAT: 1215

The average SAT score composite at SDSU is a 1215.

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SDSU SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1130, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1340.

In other words, a 1130 places you below average, while a 1340 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at SDSU, but they really want to see at least a 1130 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

SectionAverage25th Percentile75th Percentile
Math610560670
Reading + Writing605560670
Composite121511301340

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Average GPA: 3.86

The average GPA at SDSU is 3.86. This makes SDSU Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

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(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.86, SDSU requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You'll need mostly A's, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.86, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.



Admissions Rate: 34.2%

The acceptance rate at SDSU is 34.2%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 34 are admitted.

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This means the school is quite selective. If you have strong academic scores, you have a great shot at getting in.



Final Admissions Verdict

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Because this school is quite selective, strong academic scores are critical to improving your chances of admission. If you're able to score a 1340 SAT or above, you'll have a very strong chance at getting in. But if you get a 1130 SAT or below, it'll be a steep uphill battle for you to get admitted.


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Admissions Calculator

What are your chances of admission at San Diego State University?
Chances of admission with these scores:

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Note: Your admission decision relies not only on your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but also on your coursework difficulty, extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, and personal statements. This tool provides only a simplistic estimate of your chances of admission. Instead of treating this tool as a crystal ball, we recommend you consider the big picture of what your chance means:
  • 80-100%: Safety school: Strong chance of getting in
  • 50-80%: More likely than not getting in
  • 20-50%: Lower but still good chance of getting in
  • 5-20%: Reach school: Unlikely to get in, but still have a shot
  • 0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in
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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in SDSU, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to SDSU.


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Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than SDSU. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name Location SAT Avg ACT Avg
University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 1355 29
United States Military Academy West Point, NY 1331 30
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 1315 29
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA 1313 29
Penn State University Park University Park, PA 1310 29
University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX 1291 28
University of California, Davis Davis, CA 1280 28

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Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for SDSU, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name Location SAT Avg ACT Avg
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 1225 26
University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA 1225 27
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 1225 25
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 1223 26
University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 1220 26
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT 1210 25
Howard University Washington, DC 1204 25

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Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for SDSU, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If SDSU is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name Location SAT Avg ACT Avg
Ohio University Athens, OH 1174 25
Pace University New York, NY 1173 26
University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX 1160 23
California State University Long Beach Long Beach, CA 1145 23
Washington State University Pullman, WA 1130 23
Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL 1110 23
University of North Texas Denton, TX 1110 23

Data on this page is sourced from Peterson's Databases © 2024 (Peterson's LLC. All rights reserved.) as well as additional publicly available sources.


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