How good of a college is San Diego State University?

Question

It's my junior year in high school and I've been thinking about going to college out of state. My uncle asked me last year if I would be interested in going to college in San Diego and all I would have to do is give him the word and he would pay my way through. I would just have to work for him in Car Detailing business for the four years I'm in college. After that, I want to- feh, you don't want to hear what I want to do with my life...

Answer 1

Having lived in SD let me say it's a top notch party school!
UCSD is the premier public university there, followed by the Jesuit USD. SDSU is a very, very big school and has plenty of local, SoCal, and out of state students. I'd say it's average reputation wise. A degree from there won't knock anybody's socks off, but neither does a bachelor's degree nowadays anyway. Have fun!

Answer 2

I almost went there but its been known to have a reputation as a party school (but I like parties!) It just depends if you are into that and what your major is. it sounds like you got a cool uncle though.

Answer 3

Take a look at the web sites of US News and Princeston Review for information on schools in San Diego.

I hate California -- but think I would love living in San Diego. It is an incredibly beautiful place.

The state of California has a tiered university system -- with University of California schools at the top. UC-San Diego is a fist class university that is highly ranked.

Cal State schools -- including CSU-SD (also known as SF State University) are not as good. In fact, SD State is actually one of the worst -- being a fourth tier school in US News' rankings (there are only four tiers).

U of San Diego is a Catholic school and is a solid second tier school.

If you can get into UC-SD -- go.

Answer 4

It has to be somewhat decent. It's the oldest school in that area.