San Diego State University

San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university in San Diego, California. 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 2023, the university enrolled over 37,000 students.

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

SDSU's athletic teams are collectively known as the Aztecs. They compete in NCAA Division I (FBS) as members of the Mountain West Conference. The university currently fields varsity teams across 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports. SDSU Mission Valley is a 166-acre (67 ha) noncontiguous expansion parcel west of the main campus; it comprises Snapdragon Stadium, home of the Aztecs football team, with facilities for university research and housing planned. Provided by Wikipedia