Undergraduate PROFILES
Publish Date 04/15/11
San Diego State University
College Of Business Administration
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Program Basics
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- San Diego State University College of Business Administration Undergraduate Program
- College of Business Administration
- 5500 Campanile Drive
- San Diego, 92182-7748, California
- United States
- Program Web site: http://sdsu.edu/undergradbiz
- Program e-mail address: businfo@mail.sdsu.edu
- Program phone number: 619-594-5828
- Status: Public (state-operated)
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- AACSB accredited: Yes
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Accreditation other than AACSB:
- AACSB Accreditation for Accountancy
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- Year in which the undergraduate business program was founded: 1955
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- Institution: Four Year
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- Business Program: Four Year
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SCHOOL BASICS
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Enrollment:
- Institution's total undergraduate enrollment: 29,187
- Undergraduate business program's full-time enrollment: 3,986
- Undergraduate business program's part-time enrollment: 581
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- Freshman retention rate for your college or university?: 82 %
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Percentage of students who graduate from the business program:
- Within four years of admission to the university: 33 %
- Within six years of admission to the university: 67 %
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Undergraduate Business Degrees Offered:
- Degree Offered (e.g. BA, BS)/Program Name: BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting
- Degree Offered (e.g. BA, BS)/Program Name: BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance
- Degree Offered (e.g. BA, BS)/Program Name: BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Financial Services
- Degree Offered (e.g. BA, BS)/Program Name: BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Information Systems
- Degree Offered (e.g. BA, BS)/Program Name: BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Management
- Degree Offered (e.g. BA, BS)/Program Name: BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing
- Degree Offered (e.g. BA, BS)/Program Name: BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Real Estate
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PROGRAM COSTS
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- Annual Tuition (Resident): $5,376.00
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- Annual Tuition (Non-Resident): $16,536.00
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- Annual Room and Board: $11,485.00
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- Annual Cost of Books: $1,638.00
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CLASS PROFILE
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Students in newest entering class (2010-2011) that are:
- Female: 46 %
- International: 9 %
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Mean and Median age of full-time business students in the 2010-11 entering class:
- Mean: 21
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Percentage of 2010-11 entering class:
- GPA of 3.75 or higher: 35 %
- GPA of 3.5 to 3.74: 32 %
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SAT scores for the 2010-11 entering class of full-time undergraduate business students:
- Mean: 1097
- Median: 1100
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Middle 50% range of SAT scores:
- From: 1070
- To: 1180
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Mean and Median ACT scores for the 2010-11 full-time undergraduate business students:
- Mean: 24
- Median: 24
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Middle 50% range of ACT scores for the 2010-11 full-time undergraduate business students:
- From: 23
- To: 25
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Citizenship breakdown of 2010-11 entering class:
- US: 91 %
- Canada: 0 %
- Other Non-US Citizens: 9 %
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US Citizens in 2010-11 entering class:
- African American: 3 %
- Asian American: 15 %
- Hispanic or Latino American: 21 %
- Multiethnic/Multiracial: 2 %
- White (Non-Hispanic): 44 %
- Chose not to report: 7 %
- Other: 8 %
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Regional breakdown of US Citizens in 2010-11 entering class:
- Northeast: 1 %
- Southwest: 3 %
- Midwest: 1 %
- West: 95 %
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ADMISSIONS - Getting Into the Institution
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Which standardized tests are required of all applicants?:
- SAT or ACT for Freshmen Applicants
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- Are interviews required?: Not required
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Application deadlines for the 2011-2012 academic year
- Fall 2011 11-30-2010
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- Additional application requirements: Please see http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/apply/applyftf.html for answers related to minimum requirements for admission to San Diego State University.
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- Total number of full-time undergraduate applications (admitted and denied) to all programs: 62,271
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- Percentage of applicants admitted: 27 %
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- Percentage of admitted applicants who enrolled: 35 %
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- Percentage of applicants (admitted and denied) to the entire college for the 2010-11 academic year who were international: 3 %
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- Percentage of college applicants (admitted and denied) for the 2010-11 academic year who were female: 46
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Relative Importance of Application Elements
- Secondary school record: Considered
- Interview: Not Considered
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ADMISSIONS - Getting Into the Business Program
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- Undergrad business program admissions are managed by: The university admissions office
- Total number of applicants (admitted and denied) to the undergraduate business program for the 2010-11 academic year: 9778
- Percentage of applicants admitted to the program (selectivity)?: 29 %
- Percentage of admitted applicants who enrolled (yield): 37 %
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- Entrance exam other than the SAT/ACT required for admission to the undergraduate business program?: No
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- Admissions interviews for the undergraduate business program are: Not required
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Freshman admission:
- Does the business program admit freshmen?: Yes
- What percentage of 2010-11 admissions to the business program were freshmen? 75 %
- Are business students admitted to the program as freshmen required to complete or obtain minimum GPAs? Yes
- Process for freshmen admission?: Indicate interest on university application
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Internal transfers:
- Method for handling internal transfers: Declare business major
- Minimum college GPA for internal transfers to the business program: 2.9
- Additional application requirements, including course/grade requirements: All Upper Division Declarations of Business Majors require: Overall 2.9 GPA, 60 Units Earned, Minimum C Grade on 9 Major Preparatory Courses
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CAMPUS LIFE
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Five largest on-campus organizations for business students:
- American Marketing Association
- Delta Sigma Pi
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- International Business Society
- Finance & Investment Society
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- Are freshmen required to live on campus?: Yes
- Are business students grouped together in 'learning communities' in housing and other facilities?: Yes
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ACADEMICS
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- Average class size in required business classes, excluding those offered in electronic format: 63
- Average class size in BUSINESS ELECTIVES, excluding those offered in electronic format: 38
- Average class size in NON-BUSINESS ELECTIVES required for admission: 83
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Percentage of business classes:
- With 20 or fewer students: 7 %
- With 21 to 50 students: 10 %
- With more than 50 students: 53 %
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Course enrollment:
- Percentage of required business courses reaching maximum enrollment by the first day of class: 56 %
- Percentage of required business courses with waiting lists: 13 %
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CURRICULUM
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Electives:
- Number of elective courses (not different sessions of same course) available in the business program in the current academic year: 28
- Names of new electives that have been added to the business program in the current academic year: Direct Marketing
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- In what year was the last major change or significant overhaul to the business program's core curriculum?: 2006
- Total number of faculty currently teaching in the undergraduate business program: 103
- Percentage of the total faculty that is tenured or tenure track: 49 %
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Most prominent faculty:
- Lynn Shore
- C. Janie Chang
- James Beatty
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Business program's leading areas of study:
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- Accounting
- International Business
- Other
- Entrepreneurship
- Other leading area of study: Integrated Marketing Communication
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New electives added in current academic year:
- Direct Marketing
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Special Programs:
- Special programs available to business students: CBA Honors Program; Mentor Program; Career Services Liaison; Internship Bureau; Study Abroad; Personal Financial Planning Certificate; BMACC Program
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Work study:
- Does the business program offer work study or co-op opportunities?: No
- Opportunities available for work study or co-op: Peer Advising PositionsStudent Assistant Positions
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Study abroad:
- Does the business program offer opportunities to study abroad?: Yes
- Study abroad programs: After participating in the CBA Study Abroad program, a student should: Display flexibility and adaptability in unfamiliar settings; Demonstrate openness to new ideas; Empathize with the perspectives of others; Exhibit attitudes of tolerance and self-confidence; Work effectively in groups with colleagues of diverse backgrounds; Explain and provide examples of the role of culture; Operate effectively across cultures; Portray a global perspective.
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Volunteer opportunities:
- Are opportunities for volunteer work and community service available to business students?: Yes
- Available opportunities for volunteer work and community service: All clubs and organizations recognized by the Associated Business Student council participate in community service activity and volunteer work.
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Extracurricular activities:
- Business-related clubs and extra-curricular activities are available to undergraduate students: Alpha Kappa Psi
- Delta Sigma Pi
- Associate of Information Technology Professionals
- American Marketing Association
- Finance & Investment Society
- International Business Society
- Hispanic Business Student Association
- Enviro Business Society
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FINANCIAL AID
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- Who manages financial aid for the business program?: Central financial aid office at the university
- Financial aid web site: http://www.sdsu.edu/financialaid
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Scholarships
- Total scholarship money distributed to undergrad business students through the financial aid office: $335,563.00
- Total scholarship money expected to be distributed to undergrad business students through the financial aid office: $232,852.00
- On what basis are scholarships awarded to students in your business program?: a combination of need and merit
- Percentage of undergraduate business students receiving institutional scholarships or grants for the 2010-11 academic year: 3 %
- Percentage of undergraduate business students receiving FULL-TUITION scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year: 1 %
- Percentage of institutional scholarship money distributed to undergraduate business students based on need: 52 %
- Percentage of institutional scholarship money distributed to undergraduate business students based on merit: 99 %
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Loans
- Does the school offer a guaranteed loan to all business students, regardless of nationality?: No
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- Mean outstanding debt among 2010 undergraduate business program graduates: $6,019.00
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CAREER SERVICES
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Employment Information
- Percentage of 2010 graduates from the business program for whom you have information regarding employment: 28 %
- Percentage seeking full-time professional employment in business: 89 %
- Percentage not seeking full-time professional employment in business: 11 %
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- Number of companies that recruited undergraduate business students on campus: 177
- Number of companies that posted full-time job offers for undergraduate business students on school job boards: 1,042
- Other activities and services: Career counseling & drop-in, On-Campus Interviews, 1400+ books and 12 computers w/ assistive technology, WorkAbility IV Career Counselors, 22 Workshops, 25 class presentations, web and person mock interviews, 3 Speed Networking sessions w/16 professionals and 75 students), Accountancy Orientations (by Career Services and Employers), Study Abroad support, 8 career fairs, web resources: Going Global, TypeFocus and Perfect Interview, Social Media: Facebook & Twitter, ProNet - alumni mentor network
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Job Offers
- Received first job offer by graduation: 50 %
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Compensation
- Mean base salary: $42,990.00
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Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in the following functional areas:
- Consulting: 0 %
- Finance/Accounting: 40 %
- General Management: 27 %
- Human Resources: 0 %
- Management Information Systems: 3 %
- Marketing/Sales: 17 %
- Operations/Production: 0 %
- Logistics/Transportation: 0 %
- Other: 13 %
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Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in the following industries:
- Accounting: 12 %
- Consumer Products/Retail : 14 %
- Consulting: 7 %
- Government/Education: 13 %
- Pharma/Biotech/Health: 2 %
- Manufacturing: 2 %
- Media/Entertainment: 4 %
- Petroleum/Energy: 0 %
- Real Estate: 0 %
- Sports/Leisure: 7 %
- Technology/Science: 6 %
- Non-Profit: 2 %
- Transportation: 0 %
- Utilities: 5 %
- Other: 10 %
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Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in North America:
- US: 97 %
- Canada: 3 %
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Percentage of 2009-10 academic year graduates who accepted jobs in regions of US:
- Northeast: 2 %
- Mid-Atlantic: 2 %
- West: 96 %
- Possessions and territories: 0 %
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INTERNSHIPS
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- Number of companies that recruited internship-seeking undergraduate business students on campus in 2009-10 academic year: 240
- Number of companies that posted internships for undergraduate business students on school job boards in 2009-10 academic year: 743
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B-SCHOOL ALUMNI
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- Total number of undergraduate business program graduates since inception: 41,241
- Total living alumni of the undergraduate business program: 39170
- Percent of living undergraduate business alumni who contributed to the program or university July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010: 3 %
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Alumni gifts
- Mean Gift: $1,245.00
- Median Gift: $100.00
- Did undergraduate business program receive any individual gift in excess of $10 million from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010?: No
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Prominent alums of the undergrad business program
- Dennis Gilmore CEO/First American
- Rick Hamada President/Avnet
- Jim Sinegal CEO & Founder/Costco
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