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allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><button type="button" id="ytBtn"><span>pause</span></button><div class="container darken"><div class="text-block wow fadeIn" data-wow-delay="1s"><h1>SDSU IS NOW R1</h1></div></div></section><section class="wysiwyg"><div class="container"> <h2>What is R1?</h2> <p>San Diego State University has achieved R1 status, signifying its place among the top research universities in the United States. R1 status represents the highest level of research activity and doctorate production, reflecting SDSU's dedication to excellence in both innovation and education.</p> </div></section> <section class="section live-good-life"><div class="live-good-life__content"><div class="img-cap"><div class="img-cap__caption"><div><h2> Why R1 Matters </h2><p>Being an R1 university means more opportunities for students, faculty, and the community. This designation elevates the prestige of SDSU degrees, attracts more leading researchers and industry partners, and strengthens our capacity to solve global challenges through cutting-edge research.</p></div></div><div class="img-cap__img"><img src="/_images/r1-lab-image.jpg" alt="Student views lab instruments"></div></div><div class="ctas"><div class="ctas__intro"> How SDSU Achieved R1 </div><div class="ctas__content"><a href="https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/carnegie-classification/research-designations/" class="cta cta--button">ACE Criteria</a><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2025/02/sdsu-earns-r1-classification-joins-top-5-of-research-universities-in-the-us" class="cta cta--button">SDSU’s Journey</a></div></div></div></section> <p> <section class="statistics"><div class="container"><div class="statistics__heading"><h2>In A Class All Our Own</h2></div><div class="column column--three slick slick--arrow"><div class="column__col stat3up__item wow fadeIn" style="visibility:hidden; animation-name:none;"><div class="stat3up__holder"><div class="stat3up__content"><div class="stat3up__number">5%</div><div class="stat3up__caption">Top 5% of U.S. institutions</div></div></div></div><div class="column__col stat3up__item wow fadeIn" style="visibility:hidden; animation-name:none;"><div class="stat3up__holder"><div class="stat3up__content"><div class="stat3up__number">19</div><div class="stat3up__caption">Colleges are R1 & HSI</div></div></div></div><div class="column__col stat3up__item wow fadeIn" style="visibility:hidden; animation-name:none;"><div class="stat3up__holder"><div class="stat3up__content"><div class="stat3up__number">1st</div><div class="stat3up__caption">and only R1 CSU</div></div></div></div></div></div></section> </p><section class="optional-panel"><div class="optional-panel__img" style="background-image:url(/_images/adelaheadshot-4x3-3.jpg);"></div><div class="container"><div class="optional-panel__content"><p>"R1 universities are economic engines in their states and regions, with teaching, research and innovation that drive growth, foster entrepreneurship, and lead our graduates to prosperous jobs through partnerships with industries and government entities. This prestigious designation is not something for which we can apply, or that we can independently self-identify. It is one of the most preeminent acknowledgements recognizing the tireless work of our faculty and researchers and our students." - SDSU President Adela de la Torre</p></div></div></section> <section class="research-spotlight"><div class="research-spotlight__heading"><h2>What Makes SDSU Research Different</h2></div><div class="research-spotlight__media" style="background-image:url(/_images/make-farm-08.jpg);"></div><div class="container"><div class="research-spotlight__description"><div class="title-block"><span class="tag"> Purpose-Driven Projects</span><h3><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2025/01/sdsu-mission-valley-partners-with-make-projects-to-launch-make-farm">Centering Community Impact</a></h3></div><div class="info"><p>MAKE Project starts urban farm at SDSU Mission Valley to provide job training and educational opportunities</p></div></div><div class="research-spotlight__more"><div class="links-holder"><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2024/01/quest-for-quantum-materials" class="more-link">Driving Transformative Discoveries: Quantum Physicists Create New Materials</a><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2024/11/new-projects-by-sdsu-researchers-aim-to-improve-patient-care-outcomes" class="more-link">Possible Through Partnerships: Improving Patient Outcomes with Imperial Valley Clinicians</a></div><div class="box"><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/list?tag=Research" class="cta cta--button">R1 Stories</a></div></div></div></section> <section class="aztec-section"><h2>Students at Our Core</h2><div class="go-aztec"><div class="go-aztec__img" style="background-image:url(https://www.sdsu.edu/_images/whatr1-component.jpg);"></div><div class="go-aztec__content"><div class="container"><div class="go-aztec__heading"><h3>Hands-On Experiences</h3><p>Students meaningfully contribute to research, while preparing for lucrative careers.</p></div><ul class="go-aztec__list"><li><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2024/04/sdsu-international-women-grad-students-bring-diversity-to-research">Doctoral students provide global perspective to health data</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2025/01/faculty-and-undergraduates-team-up-to-research-drones-comics-ai-and-more">Student-mentor pairs investigate tech in humanities</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2024/05/sdsu-college-of-engineering-students-showcased-inventive-projects-at-senior-design-day">Developing applied engineering solutions through teamwork</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="aztec-nights"><div class="aztec-nights__holder"><div class="aztec-nights__content"><div class="container"><h3><a href="https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2023/10/gov-signs-bill-oks-csu-sdsu-offer-independent-doctoral-degrees">Joint and Independent Doctorates</a></h3><div class="aztec-nights__quote">SDSU has a really rich research community, a very diverse research community, and there’s a really big impact that that research has.</div><div class="aztec-nights__name"> Noelle Abbott, Ph.D., '24</div></div></div><div class="aztec-nights__img" style="background-image:url(/_images/noelle-abbott.png);"></div></div><div class="ctas"><div class="ctas__intro"> Learn more about </div><div class="ctas__content"><a href="https://research.sdsu.edu/undergrad" class="cta cta--button">Undergraduate Research</a><a href="https://grad.sdsu.edu/" class="cta cta--button"> Graduate Degrees</a></div></div></div></section> <section class="wysiwyg"><blockquote class="quote quote--full"><div class="container"><footer class="quote__footer"><div class="quote__attr"><a href="https://research.sdsu.edu">Hala Madanat, Ph.D.</a></div><div class="quote__info">Vice President for Research and Innovation</div></footer><div class="quote__copy">“Very few institutions can say they are as exceptional in their research, training, commitments to inclusion, and athletic success as SDSU is. 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