San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$11,402

$23,282

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

44%

male

56%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 28,195
Declined 1,737
Total Received 29,932
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Public

21,961

undergraduate students

3,321

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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Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 25,282
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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

yes
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

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 28,195
Declined 1,737
Total Received 29,932

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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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Financial Aid

78%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,914

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,424
Housing $11,277
Food $5,148
Additional fees $3,978
Books & supplies $1,099
Total $28,926
Average Financial Aid - $8,914
Total with Avg. Aid $20,012

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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
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
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
Computer Science yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing 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
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
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 Technology/Technician yes
Industrial and Product Design 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 Studies yes
Labor and Industrial Relations yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes
Marine Sciences yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering 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
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 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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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communication Studies
  2. Psychology
  3. Marketing

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

25,282

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

21,961
students

Female
56%
12,212

Male
44%
9,749

13%

3,321
students

Female
64%
2,136

Male
36%
1,185

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

17,379
students

Female
56%
9,805

Male
44%
7,574

21%

4,582
students

Female
53%
2,407

Male
47%
2,175

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
38%
Hispanic/Latino
15%
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 Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: November 30

Spring: August 31

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 76
Countries most often represented China
India
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

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