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San Diego State University American Language Institute

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University American Language Institute is one of 9 English-language programs we list in San Diego, independent or university-run, school-reported weekly class load 21.

Location
San Diego, CA
School-reported weekly class load
21Unit length varies; confirm with the school
Accreditation
Not confirmed in our CEA data
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: San Diego State University, SEVP SND214F00142000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
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  • Start dates: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source

San Diego State University American Language Institute tuition and fees

The school lists distinct full-term and weekly enrollment prices. Compare the option and class load you would actually choose; a full-term total is not a universal weekly tuition quote.

Full-time term tuition, 2027

  • Spring 2027$6,350 for 16 weeks
  • Summer 2027$4,770 for 12 weeks
  • Fall 2027$6,350 for 16 weeks

21 school-reported class hours per week. These are term-specific tuition totals.

Flexible full-time tuition

  • Flexible IEC full-time$430 per week

21 school-reported hours per week; minimum 4 weeks.

Part-time tuition

  • 15 school-reported hours per week$340 per week
  • 12 school-reported hours per week$310 per week

Minimum 4 weeks. These are separate from the full-time tuition options.

Tuition does not necessarily include application charges, books, insurance or living costs. Confirm the selected start date and full cost with the school. SDSU requires F-1 students to have health insurance during enrollment. Read SDSU's insurance requirements. Check the school's current IEC calendar and fees.

School source dated September 13, 2026. Rates shown are for 2027. Totals cover the listed items only; additional required fees and living expenses may apply. Weekly class-load figures use each school's unit and are not converted to 60-minute hours. Source.
OptionLengthClass load/weekTuitionListed total
IEC full-time, Spring 2027 full term16 weeks21$6,350
IEC full-time, Summer 2027 full term12 weeks21$4,770
IEC full-time, Fall 2027 full term16 weeks21$6,350

Application or registration charge: $175. Confirm the refund terms with the school.

Do you need a visa for this program?

The school reports a weekly class load of 21; its unit may not equal 60 minutes. For this course at American Language Institute, San Diego State University, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.

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How this compares

Using a calculated $397 per-week equivalent from the 16-week term, not the school's flexible weekly quote, this is number 67 of the 96 programs whose tuition we have confirmed, cheaper than 29 of the others, against a median of $319. The nearest few:

  1. American Language Institute, California State University Long Beach$374
  2. International Language Institute of Massachusetts$375
  3. American Language Institute, San Diego State University$397
  4. American Language Institute, University of Toledo$400
  5. Intensive English Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$404

Lower-tuition programs in California

These programs have a lower calculated weekly tuition figure in the same state, based on information published by the schools. Course length, fees, class load, housing and admission terms may differ, so this is a tuition comparison, not a total-cost ranking.

Recorded start dates and timing

  • IEC full-time Spring 2027: to 2027-04-30
  • IEC full-time Summer 2027: to 2027-08-06
  • IEC full-time Fall 2027: to 2027-12-10

Dates can change and may depend on placement or application deadlines. Check the school's dates page

Before you apply to American Language Institute, San Diego State University

SDSU Global Campus says most programs are open to applicants age 18 or older who have completed high school. It advises applying 6 to 8 weeks in advance; placement testing usually happens during the first week. Confirm the requirements for your IEC option with admissions. School admissions source

Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.

  • Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom. School housing information
  • Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment. School refund policy
  • If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.

Use a school inquiry email template or review the school's admissions instructions.

Choosing within San Diego

We list 9 English-language programs in San Diego. Compare their courses, accreditation and transfer conditions directly. California has 44 in total, view our state listings.

Of the others in San Diego, 3 publish a rate we have confirmed, running $90 to $586 a week.

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How much does American Language Institute, San Diego State University cost?

$397 a week, calculated from the $6,350 published for its 16-week "IEC full-time, Spring 2027 full term". School source dated September 13, 2026; confirm current prices and conditions with the school.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at American Language Institute, San Diego State University?

For a course at American Language Institute, San Diego State University, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.

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