School Overview
San Francisco State University, also known as SF State, SFSU and San Francisco State, is a public four-year university in San Francisco, CA that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is one of twenty three California State University (CSU) system campuses and has six academic colleges that together offer over one hundred areas of study. The U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked SFSU among the top 50 master’s granting universities in the western United States.
General Information
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Admission Office 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-1113 Fax: (415) 338-7196 [email protected] Contact: John Pliska Director, Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-1111 www.sfsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 24,378 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,603 Degree-seeking undergrads: 24,378 Graduate enrollment: 5,636 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $3,456 | $3,762 | $4,740 | $5,014 | +5.78% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,656 | $1,734 | $1,704 | -1.73% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 | $11,970 | $12,414 | +3.71% |
| Other | $3,960 | $4,278 | $4,386 | $4,344 | -0.96% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 | $11,970 | $12,414 | +3.71% |
| Other | $3,960 | $4,278 | $4,386 | $4,344 | -0.96% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $20,302 | $21,196 | $22,830 | $23,476 | +2.83% |
| In-state Off Campus | $20,302 | $21,196 | $22,830 | $23,476 | +2.83% |
| In-state with Family | $4,842 | $5,418 | $6,474 | $6,718 | +3.77% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,866 | 53% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,336 | 38% | $10,042,781 | $7,517 |
| • Federal grants | 983 | 28% | $4,597,084 | $4,677 |
| • Pell grants | 978 | 28% | $3,614,027 | $3,695 |
| • Other federal grants | 901 | 26% | $983,057 | $1,091 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 965 | 27% | $2,051,367 | $2,126 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 960 | 27% | $3,394,330 | $3,536 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,156 | 33% | $5,854,576 | $5,065 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,128 | 32% | $5,044,165 | $4,472 |
| • Other student loans | 72 | 2% | $810,411 | $11,256 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 5650 | 1520 | 24 | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 118 | 23 | – | – | – |
| African-american/black Studies | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| American Indian/native American Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| American/united States Studies/civilization | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Asian-american Studies | 42 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 11 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/chicano Studies | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 9 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 258 | 37 | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 49 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 209 | 33 | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 1197 | 325 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 1108 | 325 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management | 81 | – | – | – | – |
| Labor Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 553 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 110 | – | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | 250 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 193 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 40 | 27 | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 40 | 27 | – | – | – |
| Education | 253 | 355 | 4 | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 63 | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 179 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 277 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education | 74 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 98 | 25 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 25 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 244 | 138 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 219 | 126 | – | – | – |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 12 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 117 | 37 | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 27 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | 2 | 10 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 15 | 2 | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Language and Literature | 5 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 19 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 42 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 193 | 138 | 20 | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 3 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 27 | 23 | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/dietitian | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | 4 | 20 | – | – |
| Public Health | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 123 | 77 | – | – | – |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/counselor | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| History | 109 | 44 | – | – | – |
| History | 109 | 44 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 181 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 181 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 31 | 80 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 27 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 31 | 53 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 225 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 38 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 187 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 33 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 24 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Statistics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 10 | 56 | – | – | – |
| Behavioral Sciences | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Gerontology | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Museology/museum Studies | – | 27 | – | – | – |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 205 | 25 | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness | 155 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 50 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 39 | 22 | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 15 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 7 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Physics | 12 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 495 | 46 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 495 | 46 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 545 | 55 | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 61 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Economics | 61 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Geography | 35 | 11 | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 106 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 116 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 132 | – | – | – | – |
| Urban Studies/affairs | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 547 | 54 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 145 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Dance | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Design and Visual Communications | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 67 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 175 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Industrial and Product Design | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 21 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Music | 17 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 104 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Apparel and Textiles | 74 | – | – | – | – |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/human Sciences | 30 | 11 | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Cooperative education C Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Industrial Technology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance C Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Atmospheric Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
San Francisco State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (415) 338-1111 |
| Website: | www.sfsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Address: | 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 29,032 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 54% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 17,679 (61% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,266 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $19,146 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 77% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,433 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
San Francisco State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at San Francisco State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 4 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | 2 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | 8 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 5 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 8 | 7 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | 8 | |||
| Grand total | 14 | 86 | 67 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at San Francisco State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $7,266 |
| Out-of-state | $19,146 |
| Books and supplies | $2,002 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,700 |
| Out-of-state | $18,204 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,129 | 77% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,855 | 70% | $9,433 |
| Student loan aid | 1,498 | 37% | $5,662 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 16,291 | 61% | $9,165 |
| Federal student loans | 8,344 | 31% | $6,500 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for San Francisco State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled San Francisco State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 34,629 | 13,399 | 21,230 | Percent admitted | 100% | 68% | 67% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 11% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
San Francisco State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 29,032 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 25,924 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,108 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
San Francisco State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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