San Francisco State University

Tuition & Fees

^$7,254

^$19,134

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

19%

500-599

45%

400-499

30%

300-399

700-800

600-699

14%

500-599

49%

400-499

29%

300-399

700-800

600-699

500-599

34%

400-499

42%

300-399

14%

200-299

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30-36

24-29

17%

18-23

42%

12-17

31%

6-11

30-36

24-29

19%

18-23

36%

12-17

43%

30-36

24-29

20%

18-23

47%

12-17

31%

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undergraduateRatios

45^%

male

55^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

67^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	23,308
Declined	+ 11,321
Total Received	34,629

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Public

25,900

undergraduate students

2,962

graduate students

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Codes

SAT	4684
ACT	0404

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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	28,862
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) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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San Francisco, CA

142-acre, urban campus in San Francisco (population: 884,363). 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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
15%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
59%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

19%

500-599

45%

400-499

30%

300-399

700-800

600-699

14%

500-599

49%

400-499

29%

300-399

700-800

600-699

500-599

34%

400-499

42%

300-399

14%

200-299

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30-36

24-29

17%

18-23

42%

12-17

31%

6-11

30-36

24-29

19%

18-23

36%

12-17

43%

30-36

24-29

20%

18-23

47%

12-17

31%

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$70
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	November 30
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

67^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	23,308
Declined	+ 11,321
Total Received	34,629

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

State residency

Considered

Geographical residence

Not Considered

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

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Admissions Contact

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

Financial Aid

64^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$15,435

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$23,640
Tuition	$5,742
Room	$9,656
Board	$4,728
Additional fees	$1,512
Books & supplies	$2,002
Average Financial Aid	- $15,435
Total with Avg. Aid	$8,205

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$138,942,171
Federal	$55,674,420
State	$80,447,902
Institutional	$891,287
Other external	$1,928,562

Non-need-based

Total	$35,165
Federal
State
Institutional	$4,000
Other external	$31,165

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Jimmie Wilder
Associate Director of Financial Aid
jwilder@sfsu.edu

Varsity Sports

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

Club Sports - Men's

capoeira, cheerleading, cycling, dragon boat, Frisbee, kempo karate, rugby, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

capoeira, cheerleading, cycling, dragon boat, Frisbee, kempo karate, rugby, tae kwon do, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer (indoor/outdoor), volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Stephanie Shrieve-Hawkins (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: California Collegiate Athletic Conference, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Mascot: Gator
School colors: purple and gold

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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
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 Science
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Family/Consumer Science
Family/Consumer Sciences
French
Geographic Information Science
Geography
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
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Recreation
Recreation/Park/Tourism Administration
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Special Major
Statistics
Technical/Professional Writing
Theatre Arts
Urban Studies/Planning
Visual Communication Design
Women's/Gender Studies
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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
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

28,862

total students

99^%

in-state

1^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90^%

25,900
students

Female
55^%
14,314

Male
45^%
11,586

10^%

2,962
students

Female
65^%
1,928

Male
35^%
1,034

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83^%

21,663
students

Female
57^%
12,194

Male
43^%
9,469

17^%

4,237
students

Female
51^%
2,120

Male
49^%
2,117

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Student Break-down

7%: Nonresident aliens
6%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
25%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
34%: Hispanic/Latino
16%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

66^%

Transfer applicants accepted

32^%

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

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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

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

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	82
Countries most often represented	China India Japan Saudi Arabia South Korea 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
International Student Contact
415 338-1293
oip@sfsu.edu

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San Francisco State University

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Moderately Selective

Public

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San Francisco, CA

Campus Life

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Moderately Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Cooperative Education Programs

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

25,900students

2,962students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

21,663students

4,237students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: November 30

Spring: August 31

Transfer Credits

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

25,900
students

2,962
students

21,663
students

4,237
students