| Charles E. Peterson | |
| Birth Date: | 2 October 1889 |
| Birth Place: | Kearney, Missouri, U.S. |
| Death Date: | December 1959 |
| Alma Mater: | Oregon Agricultural |
| Coach Sport1: | Football |
| Coach Years2: | 1921–1929 |
| Coach Team2: | San Diego State |
| Coach Sport3: | Basketball |
| Coach Years4: | 1921–1926 |
| Coach Team4: | San Diego State |
| Overall Record: | 43–31–4 (football) 70–30 (basketball) |
| Championships: | Football 3 SCJCC (1922–1924) |
Charles Everette Peterson (October 2, 1889 – December 1959) was an American football and basketball coach and college dean.[1] He served as the head football coach at San Diego State University (SDSU) from 1921 to 1929, compiling a record of 43–31–4.[2] He was also the head basketball coach at San Diego State from 1921 to 1926, tallying a mark of 70–30.