Our Rankings
Global Campus Online Program Rankings
SDSU Global Campus online programs have been ranked among the top in the nation in several areas of study. See where your program ranks.
San Diego State University has achieved R1 status, signifying its place among the top research universities in the United States. R1 status represents the highest level of research activity and doctorate production, reflecting SDSU’s dedication to excellence in both innovation and education.
SDSU and its renowned faculty have earned high rankings in 2026, including #9 on Niche’s Top Public Universities in California, #57 on Top Public Schools in America from US News & World Report, and #87 on Forbes list of the Top Colleges in the country.
Global Campus Rankings
SDSU Global Campus itself has also been specifically recognized for excellence in several undergraduate and graduate programs:
SDSU Rankings
SDSU Global Campus partners with on-campus faculty to deliver online programs that have been ranked among the top in the nation in many areas of study. See where your program ranks:
#3
Best Colleges for Education in California
Niche, 2026
#5
Best Colleges for Communication in California
Niche, 2026
#8
Best Colleges for Business in California
Niche, 2026
#13
Best Colleges for Economics in California
Niche, 2026
#31
Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America
Niche, 2026
#53
Best Colleges for Public Health Studies in America
Niche, 2026
Graduate School Rankings
#7
US News & World
Report, 2025
SDSU Worldwide Rankings
SDSU ranks in the top 3% of universities worldwide, according to the 2025 Global 2000 list from the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The Global 2000 is the largest academic ranking in the world and considers student success, employability, faculty distinctions, research and other factors in evaluating 21,462 institutions across the globe.
In 2025, SDSU ranked:
World Rank: 625
U.S. Rank: 150
Employability Rank: Top 2.3%
Research Rank: Top 2.9%