San Diego State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

62%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
2%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

San Diego State University has a diverse student body with 62% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
35.6%(11,086)
Hispanic
36.0%(11,228)
African American
4.1%(1,264)
Asian
13.7%(4,272)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(68)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(79)
Two or More Races
7.1%(2,227)
Unknown
3.0%(940)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color62%
Total Enrollment37,402
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

San Diego State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

San Diego State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.9%(13,815)
Women
57.1%(18,379)

Gender Statistics

Men13,815

37% of total enrollment

Women18,379

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

San Diego State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(480)
18-19
33.7%(10,837)
20-21
34.8%(11,199)
22-24
18.4%(5,914)
25+
11.7%(3,764)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.8%(92)
22-24
30.0%(1,565)
25+
68.2%(3,551)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

San Diego State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 21% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.4%(5,056)
Out-of-State
20.8%(1,358)
International
1.8%(115)

Regional Representation

In-State5,056

77% of student body

Out-of-State1,358

21% of student body

International115

2% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

62%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age