San Diego State University

San Diego, CA
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    Faculty & Research

    743 faculty · 106 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Communication43 faculty avg h-index 18.8
    Wayne Beach, Professor Emeritus h-index 22
    Notable: “Transitional regularities for ‘casual’ “Okay” usages” (1993) · 558 citations
    Billy Fallon, Lecturer
    Brian Spitzberg, Professor Emeritus
    Chandler Alford, Lecturer
    Psychology40 faculty avg h-index 27.9 #19 of 89 in Psychology
    Phillip Holcomb, Professor h-index 75
    Human Cognition, Language Comprehension & Production, Electrophysiological Measures Student Opportunities Message 1 Message 2 Bio Phillip Holcomb works for the Department of Psychology within the College of Sciences at the San Diego ca
    Notable: “Event-related brain potentials elicited by syntactic anomaly” (1992) · 1,862 citations
    Scott Roesch, Professor h-index 63
    Notable: “A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness meditation versus relaxation training: Effects on distress, positive states of mind, rumination, and distraction” (2007) · 1,297 citations
    Nader Amir, Professor h-index 61
    Experimental Psychopathology with an emphasis on Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Disturbances, Attentional Bias Back to Top Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 Colleges College of Arts and Letters College of Education College
    Notable: “The validation of a new obsessive–compulsive disorder scale: The Obsessive–Compulsive Inventory.” (1998) · 704 citations
    Vanessa Malcarne, Professor h-index 53
    Adjustment to chronic illness in children and adults; beliefs about physical and mental illness; measurement of ethnic identity and acculturation; ethnicity and psychopathology Bio Vanessa Malcarne works for the Department of Psychology wit
    Notable: “Coping with stressful events in older children and young adolescents.” (1988) · 762 citations
    Criminal Justice40 faculty avg h-index 6.3
    Shawn Flanigan, Professor h-index 13
    Es on how vulnerable populations go about finding the assistance they need, and how individuals and organizations provide that assistance. Her research centers on the ways in which the needs of low-income populations, minorities, and other
    Nicole Bracy, Lecturer h-index 12
    Megan Welsh Carroll, Professor h-index 11
    Notable: “Unmet Needs of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness near San Diego Waterways: The Roles of Displacement and Overburdened Service Systems” (2020) · 33 citations
    Roddrick Colvin, Director, Professor h-index 10
    Public employment equity, police officers’ shared perceptions and decision-making, and lesbian and gay civil rights. His research has appeared in a number of scholarly journals, including the Review of Public Personnel Administratio
    Business Administration39 faculty avg h-index 13.4 #42 of 59 in Business Administration
    John Hayes, Lecturer, Accountancy h-index 26
    Notable: “Submillisecond imaging of sprite development and structure” (2006) · 183 citations
    John Anderson, Professor Emeritus, Accountancy h-index 25
    Notable: “Evidence for a continuous decline in lower stratospheric ozone offsetting ozone layer recovery” (2018) · 381 citations
    Jeff Wang, Director, Associate Professor, Accountancy h-index 22
    Notable: “Fast Fashion, Sustainability, and the Ethical Appeal of Luxury Brands” (2012) · 901 citations
    Chamu Sundaramurthy, Associate Dean for Research, Professor of Management h-index 20
    Notable: “Control and Collaboration: Paradoxes of Governance” (2003) · 885 citations
    Government29 faculty avg h-index 10.6 #76 of 100 in Political Science
    Ahmet T. Kuru, Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Passive and Assertive Secularism: Historical Conditions, Ideological Struggles, and State Policies toward Religion” (2007) · 329 citations
    Mikhail Alexseev, Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Crimea come what may: Do economic sanctions backfire politically?” (2019) · 53 citations
    Kristen Maher, Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Political Values in Russia, Ukraine and Lithuania: Sources and Implications for Democracy” (1994) · 172 citations
    Brian Adams, Professor h-index 10
    Notable: “Public Meetings and the Democratic Process” (2004) · 259 citations
    Economics27 faculty · 53 courses avg h-index 11.1 #74 of 104 in Economics
    Joseph Sabia, Professor h-index 41
    Notable: “WHEN DO SHELTER‐IN‐PLACE ORDERS FIGHT COVID‐19 BEST? POLICY HETEROGENEITY ACROSS STATES AND ADOPTION TIME” (2020) · 279 citations
    Kangoh Lee, Professor h-index 17
    Es on applied microeconomics, including public/urban economics and risk and uncertainty. Visit his website for more information. Department of Economics 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA Nasatir
    Notable: “Risk Aversion and Self-Insurance-cum-Protection” (1998) · 80 citations
    Jennifer Imazeki, Professor h-index 15
    Es on the economics of K-12 education, including school finance reform, adequacy, and teacher labor markets. She has worked on several projects to encourage active learning in economics, particularly using technology, and writes about teach
    Notable: “Teacher salaries and teacher attrition” (2004) · 273 citations
    Kyutaro Matsuzawa, Assistant Professor h-index 13
    Es on the interactions between public policy and human decision-making regarding criminality and risky health behaviors. His ongoing projects focus on pretextual stop reforms, Oregon’s drug decriminalization law, juvenile violence occurring
    Notable: “WHEN DO SHELTER‐IN‐PLACE ORDERS FIGHT COVID‐19 BEST? POLICY HETEROGENEITY ACROSS STATES AND ADOPTION TIME” (2020) · 279 citations
    Courses: Principles of Economics · Statistical Methods · Experimental Topics · Collection and Use of Data in Economics · History of Economic Thought · Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory +47 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About San Diego State University. San Diego State University in San Diego, CA reports an overall acceptance rate of 36.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 36.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1130–1340, a class size of 6,911, and a yield of 20.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Test-blind CSU campus with no EA/ED. Strong business, engineering, and health sciences. Largest and most selective CSU campus.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    San Diego State University: key admissions facts

    San Diego State University's overall acceptance rate is 36.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). San Diego State University's early-round acceptance rate is 36.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). San Diego State University's SAT middle-50% range is 1130–1340 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at San Diego State University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). San Diego State University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 20.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at San Diego State University for families earning under $75,000 is about $10,875 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · San Diego State University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does San Diego State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,910 per year in net price at San Diego State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $23,821 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,697 per year after grants and scholarships.

    San Diego State University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$9,910
    $30,001–$48,000$10,017
    $48,001–$75,000$12,697
    $75,001–$110,000$15,891
    Over $110,000$23,821
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$6,450
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$19,770
    Room and board$23,736

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at San Diego State University?

    San Diego State University's overall acceptance rate is 36.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 36.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for San Diego State University?

    Admitted students at San Diego State University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1130–1340 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into San Diego State University?

    Getting into San Diego State University is difficult: it admits 36.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does San Diego State University offer early decision or early action?

    San Diego State University does not offer a binding early-decision or early-action round; applicants apply in the regular round.

    How much does San Diego State University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at San Diego State University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $10,875 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does San Diego State University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $9,910 per year in net price at San Diego State University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $23,821 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,697 per year after grants and scholarships.

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