San Diego State University has once again been named of the the Best Value Colleges in the U. S.

The 2021 edition of The Princeton Review rates SDSU number 38 among public colleges for best return on investment. The measure takes into account factors such as starting and mid-career salaries , tuition , and other college costs , financial aid , academic ratings including student assessments of their instructor's teaching skills. The Princeton Review said more than 650 colleges were evaluated for this year's guide. The publication said , " Students who attend these schools don't have to mortgage their futures to pay for their degrees and we believe they will graduate with great career prospects."