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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

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San Francisco State University, part of the California State University system is a public institution in northern California. Over 23,000 undergraduates explore opportunities inside and outside of the classroom.

Get to know San Francisco State University

23,412
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
55%
 
Enrolled male students
45%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
85%
 
Part-time students
15%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
42%
 
Adjuncts
58%
 
Faculty Ratio
22:1
Student/teacher ratio
$5,742
In-state tuition cost
$17,622
Out-of-state tuition cost
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Acceptance rate

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Nonresident aliens: 1,527
Hispanic/Latino: 8,457
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,404
White, non-Hispanic: 3,665
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 38
Asian, non-Hispanic: 6,072
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 143
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,304
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 802

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cooperative education program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Other: Community Service Learning

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 6%
Undergraduates: 2%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for married students
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Special housing for international students
Theme housing
Wellness housing

Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores

Important
State residency

Considered
Geographical residence

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 940 | 75th Percentile: 1130
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 470 | 75th Percentile: 570
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 460 | 75th Percentile: 560
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 16 | 75th Percentile: 23
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 16 | 75th Percentile: 22
ACT English
25th Percentile: 14 | 75th Percentile: 23

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $5,742
Tuition (out-of-state): $17,622
Fees: $1,742
Room: $16,356
Board: $4,113

Contact San Francisco State University

Contact Admissions

future.sfsu.edu/admissions

Campus Location

1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

(415) 338-1111

Find SFSU Online

sfsu.edu

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