Prospective Students

Why go to college? Why now?

Recessions are temporary. Education is permanent. Earning a college degree makes you more marketable to prospective employers.
The skills you learn outside of your major will make you an asset to any work environment (i.e. communication, public speaking, writing, time management, organization and prioritization).
Your network of connections will grow exponentially. The people you meet in college, including fellow students, faculty and other staff, can open doors for you.
Colleges have free resources to prepare you to find the right career for you after graduation, such as on-campus job fairs, career centers and workshops.
College isn’t just about growing professionally. You’ll gain social experience, meet lifelong friends and learn a lot about yourself in the process.

Even in a recession, we are able to keep our overall costs low and competitive. Check out our yearly cost estimate.
We’ve got excellent scholarship and financial aid programs.
Despite the recession, some career fields are growing. We offer majors in many “in-demand” careers, including nursing, pharmacy and other health-care related disciplines, education and economics.
SDSU’s job placement rate for all majors has averaged 95 percent over the last several years.
We accept Advanced Placement credits for eligible students; so they have the potential to earn college credit before starting—and that saves money in the long run.
You can finish in four years or less. We offer opportunities for students to take up to 18 credits per semester as well as courses during the summer and online.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now!