About SDSU Month
SDSU Month is a month-long celebration of San Diego State University’s extraordinary ties with the San Diego region. It includes special events on campus and in the community, as well as special promotions from benefit partners.
A Top Urban Research University
San Diego State University is truly a university on the move. Within the San Diego region and beyond, SDSU graduates are leaders in business, health care, government, education, sciences and the arts.
Today’s SDSU generates the energy of motivated, highly qualified students, a faculty committed to engaging those students and community donors and partners who share the university’s vision.
SDSU Facts and Figures:
San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelor’s degrees in 81 areas, master’s degrees in 74 areas and doctorates in 16 areas. SDSU’s approximately 36,000 students participate in academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.
SDSU is an economic engine for the San Diego region generating $2.4 billion each year for the San Diego economy. As the 8th largest employer in San Diego County, an estimated 70 jobs are supported for every 100 students enrolled at SDSU. Currently, SDSU generates $308.3 million in annual tax revenue, or the equivalent of $10,8per full-time student.
SDSU Rankings and Distinctions:
For the second year in a row, San Diego State University has been named the number one small research university in the nation.
Several SDSU joint doctoral programs were also recognized including:
- No. 1 ranking for speech and hearing sciences
- No. 2 ranking in math education
- No. 2 ranking in clinical psychology
- No. 5 ranking in the broad category of physical and mathematical sciences
- No. 7 ranking for the SDSU doctoral program in geography
- No. 9 ranking for the doctoral program in computational sciences
- No. 10 in the broad category of health professional sciences.
