About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Sha`nice Robinson
Coordinator, Undergraduate Recruitment
Coordinator, Undergraduate Recruitment
Address
Undergraduate Recruitment
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone
415-338-2355
Email
outreach@sfsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
J. Paul Leonard Library
Cesar Chavez Student Center
Cox Stadium
Residential Theme Communities
SFSU Fine Arts Gallery
Malcolm X Plaza, The Village at Centennial Square, and McKenna Theatre.
Cesar Chavez Student Center
Cox Stadium
Residential Theme Communities
SFSU Fine Arts Gallery
Malcolm X Plaza, The Village at Centennial Square, and McKenna Theatre.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
deYoung Museum
Golden Gate Park
Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39
San Francisco Giants
The Exploratorium and numerous other San Francisco Tourist Attractions.
deYoung Museum
Golden Gate Park
Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 39
San Francisco Giants
The Exploratorium and numerous other San Francisco Tourist Attractions.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
415-338-2355
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
415-338-2355
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Academic Year
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Academic Year
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies; call 415-338-2355
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact specific department, instructor; Contact Athletic Department for visits
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact specific department; instructor
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
San Francisco International Airport, taxis, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit -- urban/suburban subway system), SF Muni (bus, cable car and street car system), CalTrain, Golden Gate Transit, SamTrans, Ferry Service, and SF State Shuttle Bus from Daly City BART Station.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Visit www.sfsu.edu/~parking for driving instructions to the campus.
Local Accommodations
For a list of local accommodations, visit https://outreach.sfsu.edu/content/recommended-hotels or
http://meetings.sfsu.edu/
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 31,389
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 3.31
GPA Breakdown
6%
4.0
13%
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
22%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 560
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
940 - 1130
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 23
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Blind
Deadlines
Regular — November 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
:1
Total Faculty
1,818
with Terminal Degree
869
1,017
Women
801
Men
710
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
22%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Asian-American Studies.
Ethnic Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Biology, General.
Botany/Plant Biology.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations.
Banking and Financial Support Services.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Labor Studies.
Management Science.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Office Management and Supervision.
Small Business Administration/Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics.
Mathematics.
Statistics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Chemistry.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Gail Tsukiyama
Novelist
Annette Bening
Actress
Delroy Lindo
Actor
Yvonne Cagle
Astronaut
Jonas Rivera
Producer
Jose Antonio Vargas
Journalist
Manny Mashouf
Founder and CEO of bebe inc.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
22%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
57%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,771
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,318
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,567
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
27%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$6,167
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,742
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,622
Required Fees
$1,742
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,038
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,734
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
24,025
Foreign Countries Represented
74
Demographics
25.94%
Asian
6.00%
Black
36.12%
Hispanic
15.65%
Caucasian
3.43%
Unknown
6.52%
International
55% female
45% male
1% are out of state
83% are full time
17% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
2%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
6%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
International Student
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Wendy Tobias, Director
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
127
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
21
Number of Religious Organizations
11
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Gators)
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Gators)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of San Francisco
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of California, Berkeley
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of San Francisco
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of California, Berkeley
Sustainability
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
27%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple, Dell, HP, Toshiba
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
