San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is a large, public institution in San Francisco, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 18,639 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 50% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $68,077.

96%

Acceptance

$12,278

Net price

18,639

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

96%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,278

Average net price

$7,950

In-state tuition

$20,550

Out-of-state tuition

$22,266

Room & board

$1,100

Books & supplies

$26,488

Total cost of attendance

42%

Students receiving Pell grants

23%

Students with federal loans

$15,371

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,341

$30–48K

$9,867

$48–75K

$11,825

$75–110K

$14,556

$110K+

$22,523

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.2%

Visual & Performing Arts10.7%

Psychology8.8%

Biology8.1%

Health & Nursing7.8%

Social Sciences6.8%

Computer Science6.7%

Communications6.5%

Education3.6%

Parks & Recreation3.6%

After Graduation

$68,077

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,650

Median earnings (6 yrs)

50%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,604

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

18,639

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women

46% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

40%

Asian

23%

White

15%

Black

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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