San Francisco State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

San Francisco State University is a four-year, public school located in San Francisco, CA. It is a R2 university with high research activities. San Francisco State University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission .

96% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 28,221 applied, 27,215 accepted, and 2,340 enrolled in San Francisco State. 1,048 men and 1,292 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $7,846 for California residents and $20,446 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $9,370 for California residents and $19,450 for others. Tuition has increased by 5.92% compared to last year at San Francisco State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

13,774 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,931. For freshmen, 2,507 students (79%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,498. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 22,563 students enrolled San Francisco State in 2025. By gender, 10,086 men and 12,477 women students are enrolled. There are 19,444 undergraduate and 3,119 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

237 Major Programs

1 programs through online 83 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of San Francisco State is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 6%. The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 50% Transfer-out Rate 6% Retention Rate 83% Students to Faculty Ratio 19 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,605 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for San Francisco State and the average faculty salary is $118,969. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. There are 3,172 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $88,933. Number of Faculties 1,605 Average Faculty Salary $118,969 Number of Staffs 3,172 Average Staff Salary $88,933

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

San Francisco, CA