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Tuition

$8,194

$19,354

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 20,070
Declined + 11,369
Total Received 31,439
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Public

26,449

undergraduate students

4,051

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

43%

57%

male

female

1  :  26

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
37%
400-499
37%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
14%
500-599
39%
400-499
37%
300-399
8%
200-299
1%
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30-36
4%
24-29
25%
18-23
48%
12-17
20%
6-11
3%
30-36
2%
24-29
34%
18-23
43%
12-17
21%
30-36
2%
24-29
30%
18-23
54%
12-17
14%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Communication Studies
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School Facts

San Francisco State University, founded in 1899, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 142-acre campus is located in San Francisco.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 30,500
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)
CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4684
ACT 0404

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San Francisco, CA

142-acre urban campus in San Francisco (population: 812,826). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to Daly City. Public transportation serves campus.

San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
12%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
46%
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

 
11 fraternities 3% of male students
 
17 sororities 4% of female students
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
12%
500-599
37%
400-499
37%
300-399
12%
200-299
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
14%
500-599
39%
400-499
37%
300-399
8%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
25%
18-23
48%
12-17
20%
6-11
3%
30-36
2%
24-29
34%
18-23
43%
12-17
21%
30-36
2%
24-29
30%
18-23
54%
12-17
14%

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 no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

State residency

Not Considered

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

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 20,070
Declined + 11,369
Total Received 31,439

Admissions Contact

John Pliska
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 415 338-6486
F: 415 338-3880
ugadmit@sfsu.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,472
Additional fees 968
Books & supplies 1,754
Total $8,194
Average Financial Aid - 11,652
Total with Avg. Aid $-3,458

Financial Aid

60%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$11,652

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $49,543,717
State $59,614,160
Institutional $435,493
Other external $1,847,654
Total $111,441,024

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $157,348
Other external $507,604
Total $664,952

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 415 338-7000
F: 415 338-0949
finaid@sfsu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Barbara Hubler
Director of Financial Aid
bhubler@sfsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
California Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division II), Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Mascot
Gator
School colors
purple and gold

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Club Sports - Men's

Capoeira, Cheerleading, Dragon Boat, Kempo Karate, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Tae Kwon Do, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo

Club Sports - Women's

Capoeira, Cheerleading, Dragon Boat, Kempo Karate, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Tae Kwon Do, Triathlon, Volleyball, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Billiards, Indoor Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Michael Simpson (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Africana Studies
American Indian Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Apparel Design/Merchandising
Applied Mathematics
Art
Asian American Studies
Asian-American Studies
Atmospheric/Oceanic Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Science
Broadcast/Electronic Communication Arts
Business Administration
Chemistry
Child/Adolescent Development
Chinese
Cinema
Cinema Studies
Civil Engineering
Classics
Communication Studies
Communicative Disorders
Comparative Literature
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice Studies
Dance
Dietetics
Drama
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Family/Consumer Science
Family/Consumer Sciences
French
Geographic Information Science
Geography
Geology
Geosciences
German
Gerontology
Health Education
History
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Human Sexuality Studies
Humanities
Industrial Arts
Industrial Design
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Journalism
Kinesiology
Labor/Employment Studies
Latina/Latino Studies
Liberal Studies
Marine Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Modern Jewish Studies
Museum Studies
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Philosophy/Religion
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Science
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Recreation
Recreation/Park/Tourism Administration
Rehabilitation Counseling
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Special Major
Statistics
Technical/Professional Writing
Theatre Arts
Urban Studies/Planning
Visual Communication Design
Women's/Gender Studies
Women/Gender Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Communication Studies

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

30,500

total students

99%

1%

in-state

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Undergraduate

87%

26,449
students

Female
57%
15,037

Male
43%
11,412

Graduate

13%

4,051
students

Female
64%
2,598

Male
36%
1,453

undergraduateFull-time

85%

22,510
students

Female
58%
12,912

Male
42%
9,598

undergraduatePart-time

15%

3,939
students

Female
54%
2,125

Male
46%
1,814

Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
28%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
22%
Hispanic/Latino
26%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

64%

Transfer applicants accepted

35%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Spring: August 31

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • 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

Not Reported

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 transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 96
Countries most often represented China
Hong Kong
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Office of International Programs
415 338-1293
oip@sfsu.edu

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