by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for San Diego State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University stood at $8,728 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $21,328. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for amounted to $2,644 in-state and $2,644 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| Total | $8,728 | $21,328 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will San Diego State University charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how San Diego State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, San Diego State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the San Diego State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at San Diego State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SDSU has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $22,613 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.39%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,936. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.17%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $21,790.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,936 | $21,790 |
| In 2 Years | $9,149 | $22,262 |
| In 3 Years | $9,367 | $22,745 |
| In 4 Years | $9,590 | $23,238 |
| In 5 Years | $9,819 | $23,742 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $90,035, compared with about $37,042 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at San Diego State University, visit the San Diego State University Financial Aid page.
