San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr San Diego, CA

• Rating: A-
• 28,634 Students
• Public

Description

San Diego State University (SDSU), located in San Diego, California, is a major public research university known for its strong programs in business, engineering, public health, and hospitality and tourism management. As one of the oldest and largest universities in California, SDSU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university’s commitment to diversity, research, and global engagement, combined with its location in a vibrant city known for its cultural richness and natural beauty, makes SDSU a popular choice for students seeking a dynamic and comprehensive educational experience.

National Merit

SDSU does not offer specific scholarships for National Merit Finalists. However, you may be eligible for additional scholarships based on your academic record and SAT scores. Please see additional scholarship opportunities below for additional information.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

SDSU offers a limited number of scholarships each year to qualified first-year students. Programs include:

• First-Year High Achieving Scholarship
  • A limited number of scholarships are offered to high achieving first-year admitted California students. The scholarship application is available by invitation-only and qualified first-year applicants are notified to apply in March for award consideration. Award values usually range between $1,000-$5,000 or more per year. 
• SDSU Merit Scholarships
  • The SDSU Merit Scholarship, SDSU’s most prestigious scholarship, is awarded to a select number of the most academically-qualified students who graduate from a local SDSU admissions-area high school and achieve a minimum 4.32 high school GPA. The scholarship application is available by invitation-only and qualified first-year applicants are notified in December and January if they are eligible for consideration. Awards amounts are typically $7,500 – $10,000 per year. 
• Presidential Scholars Program
  • Students accepted to our Presidential Scholars program may be eligible for a scholarship worth up to $40,000 over four years. The scholarship application is for California residents and is available by invitation-only.  Qualified first-year applicants are notified in December through March if they are eligible for consideration.
• SDSU Advantage Scholarship Program
  • A limited number of scholarships are offered to non-California resident students with strong academic records and engagement in co-curricular activities. The Office of Admissions will notify the recipients. Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to the Out of State Admissions Office: prospective@sdsu.edu
• Weber Honors College Scholarship
  • The Weber Honors College awards a limited number of scholarships each year to students who apply by the deadline and are accepted into the fall cohort of the Weber Honors College. Awards amounts are typically $1,000 – $7,500 per year.

Last Updated: February 2025