San Francisco State University

Overview

San Francisco State University is a University institution located in San Francisco, CA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA  94132-1722
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American Studies
Asian American Studies
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Botany/plant Biology
Cell Biology And Histology
Ecology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
Hospitality Administration
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Radio And Television
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication Related
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Consumer Merchandising/retailing Management
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese
Classics And Classical Languages
Comparative Literature
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Dietetics
Health Professions Related
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies Related
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physical Sciences
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dance
Design And Visual Communications
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/cinema/video Studies
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Music
Music Performance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

35,606

Applied

25,550

Accepted

26,498

Enrolled

Female Admissions

21,792

Females Applied

15,854

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13,814

Males Applied

9,696

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

55

Application Fee

3.26

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	December 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	November 30th	December 1st

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	537	480	590
SAT Math	536	470	570
ACT Composite	21	17	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,742

In-state

17,622

Out-of-state

5,742

In-district

Fees

1,518

Full-time student fees

13,462

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

14,770

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,312

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,336

Avg. Loan Aid

2,656

Avg. Grant Aid

9,300

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

26,498

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	34.3%
Black or African American	5.57%
White or Caucasian	17.36%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	25.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.45%
Two or more races	6.18%
Other	3.75%

Gender

Male (44.27%)

Female (55.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	15%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Cultural/Activities Fair, Associated Students Craft Fair and Campus Health Fairs

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

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	No
Basketball		No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball	No	Division 2
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,764

Total Faculty

Full-time - 765

Part-time - 999

Male - 785

Female - 979

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