SDSU is reaching new heights! 🚀 We’ve officially achieved Research 1 (R1) status, making us the only CSU with this prestigious designation and placing us among the top 5% of research universities nationwide. R1, the highest classification in the Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, is awarded to universities with very high research activity and significant doctoral degree production. This milestone reflects our innovation, impact, and groundbreaking research that drives

SDSU is one of California’s most valuable public investments. A new CSU economic impact analysis reveals that SDSU supports more than 26,000 jobs statewide, generates nearly $240 million in annual tax revenue and delivers one of the highest returns in the CSU system. When alumni earnings are included, every state dollar invested produces $38.28 in statewide industry activity. SDSU drives economic mobility, fuels innovation and strengthens communities across the region. As we grow our programs an