San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1897, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University (CSU) system. SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego; its academic roots were established as a normal school in University Heights, then known as the San Diego Normal School. In the fall of 2025, the university enrolled a record 41,184 students.
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Location
San Diego, CA, 92182-0001
32.775250, -117.071228
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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