Overview
Student Population
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Online | sfsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in San Francisco, California, San Francisco State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 34,629 prospective students applied, and 23,307 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,694 enrolled in the school. 24,186 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,592 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,524. San Francisco State is ranked 698 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
San Francisco State is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for San Francisco State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#698 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#231 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#52 in Best Colleges in California
#18 in Best Public Colleges in California
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#190 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1150 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,002 |
| Other Fees | $1,524 |
| Room and Board | $15,151 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,568 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,987 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,002 |
| Other Fees | $1,524 |
| Room and Board | $15,151 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,568 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,867 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122597 IPEDS survey data for San Francisco State University.
Current students may use the San Francisco State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.