SDSU College of Engineering

Aerospace Engineering students carry a rocket to the launch site

Since its inception in 1961, the College of Engineering has delivered broad-spectrum, world-class engineering education, combined with practical research experience. Our students can choose among seven bachelor's, and a number of master's and joint doctoral degree programs.

In a lab

We're committed to inventing a better future, both for the San Diego region, a hot spot of innovation and technology, and for the global community we all share. That's why we maintain close relationships with San Diego industry that result in extensive partnerships, internships and placement opportunities for our students.

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Eugene A. Olevsky, Ph.D., FASME, FACerS, FAvH

Message from the Dean

"We are dedicated to innovative education, research, and dissemination of knowledge. Student success is at the heart of our mission."

Eugene A. Olevsky, Ph.D., FASME, FACerS, FAvH

Dean and Distinguished Professor

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Quick Facts

3,472

Engineering Students

9

NSF CAREER Awards in 2 Years

#2

Ranked Engineering Program in the CSU System

Facts at a Glance (pdf)

$Hypersonic aircraft flying through the atmosphere with fiery exhaust trail against a dramatic sky.$

Research looks at the math behind hypersonic flight

SDSU Joint Doctorate graduate Daniel Valencia

Graduate’s ‘unwavering determination’ zeroes in on biotech research

Ping Lu, SDSU professor of aerospace engineering seated at desk with spacecraft models, computer monitor, and bookshelf in an office setting.

SDSU professor’s mission to land humans on Mars is his holy grail of space exploration

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