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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$12,684

$25,284

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 27,215
Declined 1,006
Total Received 28,221
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Enrollment

19,444

undergraduate students

3,119

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1899, San Francisco State University is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Education, and the Arts. It is located on a 142-acre campus in San Francisco, California.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 22,563
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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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.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

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

Campus Life

no
Housing available
7%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
60%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) November 30
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 27,215
Declined 1,006
Total Received 28,221

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

81%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$12,110

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,950
Housing $11,300
Food $5,250
Additional fees $4,734
Books & supplies $1,100
Total $30,334
Average Financial Aid - $12,110
Total with Avg. Aid $18,224

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

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 Facts

Athletic conference memberships
California Collegiate Athletic Conference, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Apparel and Textiles, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Astronomy yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes
Community College Administration yes
Comparative Literature yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dance, General yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
French Language and Literature yes yes
Geographic Information Science and Cartography yes
Geography yes yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
German Language and Literature yes yes
Gerontology yes
History, General yes yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes
Industrial and Product Design yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Interior Design yes
International Relations and Affairs yes yes
Italian Language and Literature yes yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Labor and Industrial Relations yes
Labor Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes
Marine Sciences yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Museology/Museum Studies yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music, General yes yes
Natural Sciences yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes yes
Philosophy yes yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physical Therapy/Therapist yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Statistics, General yes yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
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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

22,563

total students

96%

in-state

4%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

86%

19,444
students

Female
54%
10,488

Male
46%
8,956

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

15,416
students

Female
55%
8,432

Male
45%
6,984

21%

4,028
students

Female
51%
2,056

Male
49%
1,972

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
22%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
38%
Hispanic/Latino
14%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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