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Paying for SDSU

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what SDSU actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run SDSU's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$9,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$13,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$19,500/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$25,500/yr after aid
$110k+$30,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$36,090
In-state tuition$8,728
Out-of-state tuition$21,328
Room & board$17,500
Average net price$19,500
Students on aid88%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsNo need-based aid for international students

SDSU cost & aid FAQ

How much does SDSU cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $19,500 per year at SDSU after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $36,090. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does SDSU cost by family income?

At SDSU, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $9,500 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $30,000 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does SDSU give financial aid to international students?

No need-based aid for international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with SDSU's financial aid office.

Does SDSU meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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