San Francisco State University
tuition & fees
$19,304
graduate tuition & fees
$18,362
acceptance rate
94%
Student Population
25,282
online students
3,034
Number of Programs
229
Financial Aid Amount
$8,914
Graduation Rate
54%
San Francisco State University is a Public, 4 years college located in San Francisco, California. San Francisco State ranked 228th in National Universities and 59th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 25,282 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. San Francisco State's acceptance rate is 94.20% last year (undergraduate school).
San Francisco State University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of San Francisco State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| Phone | 415-338-1111 |
| WEB | www.sfsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | future.sfsu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.sfsu.edu/~finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.sfsu.edu/cost-attendance |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.sfsu.edu/ |
| Athletic | ir.sfsu.edu/retention-and-graduation |
| Disability Service | access.sfsu.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of San Francisco State University is 94.20% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.84%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $70 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.20 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.84 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $70 |
Tuition & Fees
San Francisco State's 2024 tuition & fees is $7,424 for California residents and $19,304 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -0.52% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,404).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,858 for California residents and $18,362 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -0.54% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,424 | $19,304 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,858 | $18,362 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 25,282 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 3,034 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. San Francisco State has 21,961 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,321 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 25,282 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 21,961 |
| Graduate Students | 3,321 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,034 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
San Francisco State offers 229 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by San Francisco State
| Number of programs | 229 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |