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San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
SAN FRANCISCO, CA . 4 Year 3.5
#952 in Best Colleges in America
1600 HOLLOWAY AVE SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132

Overview

San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1899 and is a member of the California State University system. It offers 116 undergraduate programs, 65 graduate programs and doctoral programs, with outstanding majors such as film and business, and an employment rate of 86.2%.

Rankings

  • 37

    #37 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 69 in Best Colleges in America

  • 114

    #114 in Best Big Colleges in America

  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 37 of 100
  • Best Big Colleges in America 114 of 126
  • Best Colleges for Communications in America 129 of 931

Academics

  • B Academics
  • A Value
  • ADiversity
  • B Campus
  • B Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • BProfessors
  • ALocation
  • C Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    1,533 Graduates
  • Psychology
    429 Graduates
  • Biology
    348 Graduates
  • Communications
    337 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    252 Graduates
  • Film and Video Studies
    238 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    237 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    233 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    216 Graduates
  • Radio and Television
    184 Graduates

Admissions

  • March 30
    Application Deadline
  • 93%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,586
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    77%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    54%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    18,629 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    4,795
  • Undergrads Over 25
    20%
  • Pell Grant
    49%
  • Varsity Athletes
    1%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    California Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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