"California Dominates Forbes' 2023 Top Public Colleges Ranking"

San Diego State University (SDSU) has been ranked No. 16 on Forbes' 2023 list of the Top 25 Public Colleges in the U.S. and No. 43 on the magazine's annual list of top 500 colleges. The rankings were determined based on factors such as graduation rates, graduate salaries, outcomes for low-income students, and return on investment. SDSU's rise in rankings reflects its commitment to providing a quality educational experience and creating opportunities for its students. The university has achieved milestones this year, including record research grant funding, approval for a new Doctor of Public Health program, and the opening of a Basic Needs Center. SDSU is the only university within the California State University (CSU) system to make the top 25 public colleges list.