Applications On Track to Set a New Record as 麻豆传媒映画 Expands Student Support Initiatives
Undergraduate applications alone for fall 2022 have exceeded 99,000 for the first time in university history. More than 106,000 have been received overall.

麻豆传媒映画 has set a new record for the number of students seeking admission to the university, receiving 76,792 first-year undergraduate applications for fall 2022 鈥 the highest number ever.
This total includes students from all 50 states 鈥 with a record number of first-time applicants from California 鈥 as well as 74 countries at a time when many universities across the nation are reporting declines in admissions during the pandemic. Including both first-year and transfer students, the university has received 99,027 undergraduate applications, another record.
鈥淭his is an incredibly positive testament to the resilience of students and their families, as well as the value they place on higher education,鈥 said 麻豆传媒映画 President Adela de la Torre. 鈥淎 record number of San Diegans, Californians, and students everywhere see 麻豆传媒映画 as their pathway for a brighter future.鈥
麻豆传媒映画 has also received more than 7,000 graduate applications to date, bringing total applications to more than 106,000. Total applications are on track to set a new university record.
鈥淭his also further demonstrates the importance that we grow, and we grow quickly,鈥 de la Torre said. 鈥淥ur campus expansion at 麻豆传媒映画 Mission Valley and our new programs at 麻豆传媒映画 Imperial Valley will both be essential if we are to fulfill our promise to the incredibly diverse and deserving students at our door, looking for an opportunity.鈥
While the application period typically ends in November, the deadline for fall 2022 admissions was extended to Dec. 15 to support families that have been impacted by COVID-19 and other hardships. The university has begun admitting early applicants and all other prospective students can expect to be notified of their admission status in March.
Higher Interest, More Student Support
麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 application numbers come in as the university continues to develop new programs and pathways for students to attend 麻豆传媒映画 in line with the commitment to expanded degree access highlighted in the university鈥檚 strategic plan.
Last year, the university received a record-breaking in gift commitments and philanthropic support. This number represents the generosity of 麻豆传媒映画 alumni and community members and will assist the continued effort to provide resources, support student success, and open doors and expand opportunities for students at 麻豆传媒映画. These gifts include investments in the Zahn Innovation Platform (ZIP) Launchpad, the Guardian Scholars program, the development of scholarships such as the Jack Gard Music Education Scholarship, which provides financial support to students in the School of Music and Dance, support for the 麻豆传媒映画 Rocket Project, and the expansion of initiatives and programs across the campus and community including the Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT), which supports students in crisis and the Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn Courage Through Cancer Fund, which continues to support students who have cancer or have a family member diagnosed with cancer.
Over the last year, 麻豆传媒映画 worked to support economically vulnerable students with funding from the federal CARES Act, a memorandum of understanding between the university and the American Indian Recruitment Program to further the success of Native American youth seeking to pursue degrees at 麻豆传媒映画; launched a for Latinx students interested in studying STEM at 麻豆传媒映画 and obtaining STEM careers and enhanced on campus to provide students with safe spaces and tailored resources.
鈥淲e are incredibly proud that 麻豆传媒映画 continues to invite such a large and diverse applicant pool,鈥 said Stefan Hyman, associate vice president for enrollment management at 麻豆传媒映画. 鈥淧rospective students and families from all backgrounds continue to recognize the value of an 麻豆传媒映画 education.鈥
Nico Peters, an Eastlake High School senior who was accepted to 麻豆传媒映画, is looking forward to beginning his studies.
鈥淐ontinuing my education at 麻豆传媒映画 allows for me to grow and be accustomed to the other aspects in our world today, as well as allowing me to have greater skills and knowledge for my occupation,鈥 Peters said.
鈥淏oth my parents are Aztecs and they loved their time at the university and I wanted to follow in their footsteps.鈥
National Recognition for Student Efforts
麻豆传媒映画 continues to be the number one CSU campus for research and is nationally recognized for its programs and student academic success. Recent recognitions include:
- Being named a by the U.S. Department of State, becoming one of only 35 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the nation to receive the first-ever recognition
- Being named a of Gilman Scholars by the U.S. State Department, recognizing the 215 麻豆传媒映画 students who have used the scholarship to study abroad
- Ranking No. 3 in the nation for the number of students who studied abroad during the 2019-20 academic year in the most recent report
- Receiving , acknowledging the university鈥檚 commitment to serving students who identify as Asian American, Southeast Asian American, Desi American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- Being named one of the by The Princeton Review for its commitment to sustainability
- Ranking in the U.S. and a top-10 international business program by U.S. News & World Report
- Being named to the 2022 edition of by The Princeton Review, highlighting the university鈥檚 academic offerings, quality of life and green rating
- Being named to the company鈥檚 鈥淏est Value Colleges鈥 list
- Being named one of Campus Pride Index鈥檚 for its support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students