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San Diego State University

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 2024, the university enrolled over 38,000 students.

SDSU comprises eight colleges and offers over 200 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It is a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

SDSU's athletic teams compete as the San Diego State Aztecs; the Aztecs nickname was chosen by students in 1925. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (Pac-12 Conference in 2026). SDSU currently fields varsity teams across 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports. As of 2021, athletes from the university have won 14 medals at the Olympic Games. Provided by Wikipedia