San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University (San Francisco State) is a four-years, public school located in San Francisco, CA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The San Francisco State's 2022 tuition & fees is $7,304 for California residents and $19,184 for out-of-state students. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,251.
The school has a total enrollment of 27,349 and the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from San Francisco State is $54,700 and it varies by field of study.
San Francisco State University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 415-338-1111 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Sevices |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of San Francisco State University are $7,304 for in-state students and $19,184 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $8,738 for in-state students and $18,242 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $7,522 for California residents and $19,402 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $9,047 for California residents and $18,545 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,304 | $19,184 |
| Graduate | $8,738 | $18,242 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,522 | $19,402 |
| Graduate | $9,047 | $18,545 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the San Francisco State directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the San Francisco State bursar/financial aid page for more information.
2022 Key Stats
The Acceptance rate at San Francisco State University is 93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,030.
The average graduation rate is 55%. Total 27,349 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $54,700. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $94,700 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 93% Acceptance Rate / 12% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,030 SAT / 20 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Retention Rate | 82%(full-time), 49% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4.55% (22 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 27,349 (24,024 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,251 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $54,700 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $21,900 - $94,700 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
San Francisco State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
San Francisco State provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of San Francisco State. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 3,914. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,656.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 3,914 |
