SDSU GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: San Diego State University uses the standard 4.0 scale. SDSU uses CSU eligibility index with capped weighted GPA.
| Metric | SDSU Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.6 - 4.0 weighted |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. |
How SDSU recalculates GPA for admission
SDSU uses CSU eligibility index with capped weighted GPA. The number you submit on your transcript and the number SDSU uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match SDSU's policy.
Fowler Business impaction GPA
3.8+ weighted with calc completion typical
Source: SDSU impaction data
Maintaining a good SDSU GPA
- Impacted majors raise cutoffs sharply. Business and Engineering majors at SDSU often require 0.3-0.5 higher GPA than general university. Check the campus impaction list — applying to an open major and trying to switch later is harder than direct admit.
- Weber Honors needs 3.8+ + essay. Weber Honors College admits roughly 600 freshmen per year. The Honors application is part of the main CSU app but requires a separate essay due in November.
- President's Scholarship is the prestige award. Top scholars get full tuition + research stipend + priority registration. Apply by November 30 for the President's Scholarship pool.
Admit-range and policy data verified against SDSU's official admissions page.