California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
28,064
Students
10,572
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
67%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
California State University, Sacramento is a Comprehensive institution located in Sacramento, CA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
6000 J Street, Lassen Hall
Sacramento, CA 95819-6048
United States
Sacramento, CA 95819-6048
United States
Contact
Brian Henley
Director of Admissions and Outreach
Email: admissions@csus.edu
Phone: 916-278-7766
Fax: 916-278-5603
Director of Admissions and Outreach
Email: admissions@csus.edu
Phone: 916-278-7766
Fax: 916-278-5603
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child Development |
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| Family And Consumer Economics Related |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Sign Language (ASL) |
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| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Audiology And Speech-language Pathology |
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| Health Professions Related |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Gerontology |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music |
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| Photography |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
24,137
Applied
16,351
Accepted
28,064
Enrolled
Female Admissions
14,067
Females Applied
9,731
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
10,070
Males Applied
6,620
Males Accepted
66%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.42
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | November 30th | March 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | December 1st | |
| Transfer | November 30th | March 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 570 | |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,742
In-state
17,622
Out-of-state
Fees
1,192
Full-time student fees
14,396
Room & board
9,774
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
10,572
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,662
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,136
Avg. Loan Aid
1,675
Avg. Grant Aid
8,712
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
60%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
28,064
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
1%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 30.96% |
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| Black or African American | 5.89% |
| White or Caucasian | 25.92% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 20.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.68% |
| Two or more races | 6.31% |
| Other | 6.16% |
Gender
Male (44.32%)
Female (55.68%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 7% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
More services
Multicultural Center
Multicultural Center
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Crew | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1B | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
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No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Crew | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | No |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
1,648
Total Faculty
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 690
Part-time - 958
Male - 826
Female - 822