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Tuition

$8,356

$19,516

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,728
Declined + 5,974
Total Received 19,702
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Public

25,541

undergraduate students

2,998

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

43%

57%

male

female

1  :  28

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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600-699
7%
500-599
30%
400-499
46%
300-399
16%
200-299
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
34%
400-499
41%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
15%
18-23
47%
12-17
29%
6-11
7%
30-36
2%
24-29
28%
18-23
45%
12-17
25%
30-36
1%
24-29
17%
18-23
56%
12-17
26%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Liberal Studies
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Sacramento, CA

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School Facts

California State University, Sacramento, founded in 1947, is a public, coeducational college located in Sacramento, CA.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 28,539
Established in 1947
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4671
ACT 0382

Right Now

Sacramento, CA

300-acre suburban campus in Sacramento (population: 466,488). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to local student apartment complexes. Public transportation serves campus.

California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-2694

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
7%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
34%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
19 fraternities 7% of male students
 
19 sororities 5% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
0%
Top 1/4
0%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
7%
500-599
30%
400-499
46%
300-399
16%
200-299
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
34%
400-499
41%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
15%
18-23
47%
12-17
29%
6-11
7%
30-36
2%
24-29
28%
18-23
45%
12-17
25%
30-36
1%
24-29
17%
18-23
56%
12-17
26%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline October 1 (priority deadline)
November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Recommendations
State residency

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,728
Declined + 5,974
Total Received 19,702

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Admissions Contact

Emiliano Diaz
Director of Admissions and Records
P: 800 722-4748
F: 916 278-5603
outreach@csus.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,472
Room 6,538
Board 3,832
Additional fees 1,130
Books & supplies 1,754
Total $18,726
Average Financial Aid - 10,925
Total with Avg. Aid $7,801

Financial Aid

58%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,925

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $56,166,579
State $73,612,801
Institutional $128,867
Other external $55,059
Total $129,963,306

Non-need-based

Federal $165,068
State $52,347
Institutional $597,956
Other external $2,952,049
Total $3,767,420

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 916 278-6554
F: 916 278-6082

Financial Aid Officer

Craig Yamamoto
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@csus.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
crew
cross-country
football
golf
gymnastics
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big Sky Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (Division I), Pacific Coast Softball Conference (Division I), Western Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-A)
Mascot
Hornets
School colors
green and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Ice Hockey, Rugby, Rowing, Volleyball, Weightlifting

Club Sports - Women's

Rugby, Volleyball, Weightlifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Terry Wanless (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
African Studies
Anthropology
Art
Art History
Art Studio
Asian Studies
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child Development
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Communications Studies
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Dance
Economics
Education
Education Leadership
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Engineering/Computers
Engineering/Mechanical/General Motors
English
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Family/Consumer Science
French
Geography
Geology
Gerontology
Government
Government/Journalism
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
History
Humanities
Interior Design
International Affairs
Journalism
Kinesiology
Liberal Arts
Liberal Studies
Marine Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Sciences
Physical Therapy
Physics
Psychology
Public History
Public Policy/Administration
Recreation Administration
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
Spanish
Special Major
Specialized Studies
Speech Pathology/Audiology
TESOL
Theatre
Vocational Education

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Liberal Studies

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

28,539

total students

99%

1%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

89%

25,541
students

Female
57%
14,497

Male
43%
11,044

Graduate

11%

2,998
students

Female
69%
2,055

Male
31%
943

undergraduateFull-time

80%

20,625
students

Female
58%
11,896

Male
42%
8,729

undergraduatePart-time

20%

4,916
students

Female
53%
2,601

Male
47%
2,315

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
21%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
19%
Hispanic/Latino
39%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

87%

Transfer applicants accepted

39%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors