• More than 61,000 applications were received for approximately 7,000 freshmen and transfer spaces.

• 31% of the freshmen applicants were admitted.

• 69.6% of admitted freshmen were from outside the service area.

• Admitted freshmen profile: Average Eligibility Index: 4,182 (SAT), 1009 (ACT) GPA: 3.77 SAT Reasoning Score: 1,165 ACT: 25

Fall 2008 Admission

Data as of 08/04/08

Fall 2009 Admission Process

• Application filing period: October 1 - November 30

• All required coursework must be completed by end of the spring 2009 term.

• Freshman admission decisions are provisional and made using self-reported information.

• Admission status will be verified using final official transcripts. The offer of admission may be rescinded for students with incorrect information, or if they fail to maintain their GPA/eligibility index score throughout senior year.

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Fall 2009 Admission Process (continued)

• All freshmen applicants must submit official SAT Reasoning or ACT test scores.

• SAT Reasoning or ACT should be taken no later than November of a student’s senior year.

• Enrollment Deadlines: January 15, 2009: Incomplete application May 1, 2009: Intent to Enroll, $250 deposit,

official transcripts with 7th semester grades, and test scores

July 15, 2009: Official transcripts with graduation date and spring 2009 grades

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Academic Life

Learning Opportunities

• Honors Program

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

• Study Abroad ranks second in the nation

• Most popular majors: Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology

• Degree Programs: 81 Bachelor’s, 74 Master’s, 14 Doctoral

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Approximate 2008-09Cost of Attendance

Fees $ 3,754*

Books and Supplies $ 1,566

Room and Board (on-campus) $11,266

Transportation $ 1,262

Personal Expenses $ 2,540

TOTAL $20,388

*Non-resident fees include an additional $339/unit.

NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

• FAFSA Code 001151

• Submit FAFSA: January 1 – March 2, 2009

• SDSU Scholarships: Everyone should apply

Deadline: early February 2009 Specific major or general Range of GPA requirements Essay and spell-check Notification: late May to early June

• www.sdsu.edu/financialaid

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On-Campus Housing

• 8 residence halls with approximately 4,000 beds

• Virtual tours and room floor plans at www.sdsu.edu/housing

• Housing Procedures:

Applicants should indicate housing interest in the WebPortal as soon as they have a RedID number.

License agreements will be made available online by early spring to all admitted students who have indicated interest in on-campus housing.

On-campus housing is decided on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by the date the license agreement is received in the Office of Housing Administration.San Diego State University

Student Life

• Number of student organization: 200+

• Greek life: 50+ fraternities and sororities

• Athletic Conference: Mountain West - Division 1

• Number of study abroad programs: 190

• ROTC: Army, Navy, and Air Force programs

• Student Services: Student Disability Services Counseling and Psychological Services Career Services SDSU Children’s Center San Diego State University

Minds that Move the World – What’s Unique about SDSU

• SDSU was ranked No. 1 small research university for two years in a row.

• Entrepreneur and Human Resources degree programs launched fall 2008.

• The SDSU International Business Program is the largest undergraduate international business program in the country.

• SDSU ranks No. 6 in the nation for most bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanics.

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Visit San Diego – Attend SDSU

• SDSU Campus Tours and At a Glance Tours

At a Glance Tours: October 11, 25 and November 8www.sdsu.edu/campustours

• Explore SDSU Open House

March 21, 2009www.sdsu.edu/exploresdsu

• Prospective Students

www.sdsu.edu/prospective

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Contact Information

• Prospective Student Center Office of Admissions

Students: (619) 594-6336

Counselors: (619) 594-6966*

admissions@sdsu.edu

www.sdsu.edu/prospective

• Counselor Connection

www.sdsu.edu/counselorconnection

*Please do not give counselor number to students.