San Diego State University Reviews

"San Diego State University was an amazing place to get my Bachelor's Degree. I was a commuter student, as were many of the students. As a result, I felt that I belonged as many people were only there during the day. I received a degree that perfectly matched the career that I was preparing to enter."

"I attended San Diego State University. I had an amazing experience at the school. There were plenty of reasons I love'd my time there. The campus was beautiful, the classes were engaging, the social life was great. I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of applying."

"San Diego State University has an excellent Business Administration program. Prior to attending, I had heard that it was quite demanding, and my experience confirmed it to be true. This was especially the case with having an Accounting emphasis on my degree. However, I mean that in a positive light. Overcoming the challenges of the program allowed me to grow both as a person and a professional, and kickstarted the career I have today. I am proud to have graduated with a Business Administration degree from SDSU and I am certain the other students who graduated from the program have similar success stories.Read Less"

"I went to San Diego state university and completed my education within four years. I found life long friends and created many memories during my time there. I loved exploring the city of San Diego and nearby cities as well. I feel like my education was worth it."

"I did not have a great experience with the school. From the start, the classes in the area of focus I was interested in were not available, although they were featured in the course catalogue. This info was presented to me when enrolling so it felt like false advertisement after I found out they were not available. The classes outside of my major were pedantic and felt like a waste of time. When we switched to online learning due to COVID, I was able to get the same information I would during lectures and take better notes because the desks were small and uncomfortable at the school. It was like being in high school again inside many of the classroom buildings. It did not feel like higher education at all. I had community college courses that were taught at a higher level and where my time felt better spent with teachers who were more inspiring. The degree really left me with no career opportunities, and knowing what I know now, I would have chosen a different major or school to complete undergrad.Read Less"

"SDSU is a beautiful campus with enjoyable professors. The school provides a variety of options to take courses. There are many options of places to study and utilize school resources. The school also has a great library with many options to find a quiet space to fill in between the time of classes. Walking through campus is an enjoyable experience."

"It was only a few years ago, but I look back fondly at my time at SDSU. They have a beautiful campus; it's very clean, pleasing architecture, a good amount of greenery. Most of the teachers I experienced were passionate about teaching us and wanted us to succeed."

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at SDSU! The campus, the student body, the faculty all helped to shape who I am today and the successes that I have had as a teacher! I am very grateful for having had the opportunity to learn and grow at San Diego State University and fully support any of my current high school students in applying and attending SDSU."

"Good teachers for the business school, I felt like I learned a lot and I built connections that I carry now into my career. The social scene is good and I really like the college sports environment as well. I got a job right after graduation, so my degree was the worth it."

"I attended San Diego State University Aztec from 2005 to 2008 as a transfer student. I studied Kinesiology with emphasis in Fitness Nutrition and Health. San Diego State was an amazing school and I met many people and formed meaningful friendships. I made a habit of meeting with my professors one on one to get to know each other, especially in huge classes of 100 or more. I always sat in the front row and stood out to where the professors knew me by my first name. You can get caught up in the glamour and party life that San Diego has to offer or you can choose to focus academically. I had the pleasure of both and it lead me to the career I have now. My last year I was able to get an internship through my college and I now work for the company I interned with. I would advise new students to talk to as many advisors and professors one on one our in group sessions as you can because you can get lost in the hundreds of other students that the professors teach to. Always ask questions and you will always get your answerRead Less"

"My four years at San Diego State were some of the best years of my life. To start, the campus and the weather there are both beautiful! The campus is only a short drive away from the beach, so when I wasn't busy with school work I was hanging out in the sand or surfing. I learned so much during my studies to earn my BS in Kinesiology. My anatomy and physiology teachers were incredibly bright and engaging; I still think back to some of their lectures while studying in my graduate program because they were so memorable. My professor in my sport psychology class was an ex-Iron Man world champion, which was pretty incredible. In his class, he hosted a few guest speakers, one who was the blind golfing world champion and two more who were athletes that maintained their lifestyles while battling cancer. There were so many extracurricular activities that it made it hard to choose one. There were surfing, skiing, rowing, rock climbing, and adventure clubs, a really popular college radio station, countless cultural clubs, business and social fraternities, and so much more.Read Less"

"I enjoyed attending San Diego State University although I attended quite some time ago. When I attended all classes were taken on campus but being on campus was better for me because I was a bit shy when I first went to college. San Diego State at the time was a very large campus so I would recommend that you try to connect with a smaller group to get better connected with the university at large. I pledged a sorority which also helped me get connected. It's not the end result but the process. SDSU definitely prepared me for my future work life.Read Less"

"I received my bachelors degree in Psychology at San Diego State University. This was a great institution for me, the college has many resources available to students however they are not advertised well. I learned about college resources through other students. The class sizes are very large, most of my classes had so many students that if people had questions they needed to make the time to go to the professors office hours. There are many organization that students can get involved with to become active on campus and I found those to be useful. I would recommend this college to future students however I do suggest they take the time to fins resources that can help them succeed and also take the time to build relationship with their professors during office hours in order to receive letters of recommendation.Read Less"

"I received my bachelors degree in Psychology at San Diego State University. This was a great institution for me, the college has many resources available to students however they are not advertised well. I learned about college resources through other students. The class sizes are very large, most of my classes had so many students that if people had questions they needed to make the time to go to the professors office hours. There are many organization that students can get involved with to become active on campus and I found those to be useful. I would recommend this college to future students however I do suggest they take the time to fins resources that can help them succeed and also take the time to build relationship with their professors during office hours in order to receive letters of recommendation.Read Less"

"At San Diego State, students are guaranteed to get some of the most qualified professors in whatever field they have chosen to study. With every class I took, whether directly for my major or general education requirements, every instructor I had was an expert in their field. Specifically within the Communication department, I was able to form relationships with professors and build mentorships with people who had professional experience in the subjects I was most passionate about. Every professor genuinely cared that I was successful and I was learning in their environment. As a result, I found a passion in my degree and I feel like I graduated with an incredibly personalized academic experience.Read Less"

"Leadership program and only two professors thus exhibit leadership qualities. Pedagogical content knowledge as well as content knowledge was not to par with a doctorate program. Hired inexperienced profs and it shows in their teaching. One part time professor was excellent and one full- time professor was excellent. Other than that - the program was a waste of time and money. Can get the same experience with a cheaper program and more online."

"Kinesiology is within San Diego State University's college of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences. I thoroughly enjoyed my program for the obvious reasons such as: the fun people I met, the great weather, and the beautiful campus. More than anything, I am grateful for my experience at SDSU because of the abundance of opportunities that are available by attending such a large institution. The advising office within my major was wonderful, and always provided volunteering opportunities for students to get involved in. The alumni network at SDSU is vast; If you have an interview somewhere, it is likely that the person you interview with has gone to SDSU or knows someone who has, which has always worked in my favor. Specifically in my major because it was so large, I still had classes with about 300 other people by my last semester at the school. If you want to get to know a professor, you really have to try hard because there are just too many students for the professors to remember everyone. Housing was a bit of a challenge in terms of price, but I know the school is working to improve that. If finances are an issue for you, there are several opportunities to work on or around campus to offset the cost of living. Overall, it was a great experience. Like any college, it has its pros and cons, but I experienced far more positive experiences than negatives.Read Less"

"I really enjoyed SDSU. All of the professors are great and they are very easy to get into contact with. The campus is beautiful and has an area for everyone. There are two gyms, great restaurants, relaxing areas, and an amazing pool. The SLHS program is amazing. The professors care about you so much and want to make sure you succeed. You are placed in a cohort so you are surrounded by the same people so you have a familiar group, family almost, on campus."

"San Diego State University is a great and open campus for 4-year students, it's a bit more difficult for transfer students to get involved. As an undergraduate, I majored in sociology and had an honors minor. The honors interdisciplinary minor offers a lot of support for students. There's great advising, special housing, and resources for study abroad. The general advisors at San Diego State are not as good. However, there is a lot of tutoring and job opportunities on campus. There's also a food pantry and cultural center resources on campus. Most professors are great I haven't had many problems.Read Less"

"I am very satisfied with my education at San Diego State. The classes were very informative and interesting. I appreciate the professors for always trying to make lectures interesting and fun. I also appreciate that the assignments that were given, were for a purpose and not just busy work. I feel very informed about psychology, being a psychology major and I was inspired by my professors to pursue a doctorate degree. I definitely recommend SDSU for future psychology students! I"