What division is San Diego?

San Diego competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Pioneer.

What GPA do you need for San Diego?

The average GPA at San Diego is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is San Diego?

San Diego has an enrollment of approximately 5,671 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at San Diego?

San Diego has an acceptance rate of 52%.

How do I get recruited to play at San Diego?

To get recruited at San Diego, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against San Diego's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

San Diego

San Diego, CAFCSPioneer

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

5,671

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

52%

Acceptance

84%

Graduation

91%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

San Diego is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Pioneer, located in San Diego, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at San Diego, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

84%

Acceptance

52%

Student:Faculty

13:1

Retention

91%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$64,995

Coaching Staff47 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About San Diego Athletics

San Diego is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in San Diego, CA, competing in the Pioneer. With an enrollment of 5,671 students, San Diego offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at San Diego, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at San Diego is 3.7. The school maintains a 84% graduation rate.

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