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California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate94%
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About CSU Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento is a public, state university in the city of Sacramento, California. CSU Sacramento was founded in 1947. The university enrolls around 31,549 students per year, including 28,881 undergraduates.
CSU Sacramento Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into CSU Sacramento. The acceptance rate at CSU Sacramento is 94%. Out of 22,624 applications received in 2022, 21,213 students were offered admission.
| California State University, Sacramento Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 94% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 11.1% |
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California State University, Sacramento is located in the city of Sacramento, California,.
If you want to see CSU Sacramento for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 50 to Sacramento, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sacramento Metropolitan.
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College Info
CSU Sacramento Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Sacramento is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Sacramento is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU Sacramento SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
880 - 1100
Math SAT Range
440 - 550
Reading SAT Range
450 - 540
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1100 and Above
Good
880 to 1100
Avg
880 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for CSU Sacramento students is 1035. Applicants with SAT scores of 1100 and above have a good chance of being admitted to CSU Sacramento, while applicants with SAT scores between 880 to 1100 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 880 have a low chance of being offered a spot at CSU Sacramento.
CSU Sacramento Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,642
In State$34,522
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$1,860
$1,860
Housing
$13,904
$13,904
Books
$1,136
$1,136
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU Sacramento is like? There are approximately 31,549 students enrolled at CSU Sacramento, including 28,881 undergraduate students and 2,668 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time20%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
31,549
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
94%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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