San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is a public, state school in an urban setting in San Francisco, California. San Francisco State University was founded in 1899 and now enrolls around 27,075 students a year, including 24,025 undergrads.

San Francisco State University offers housing for up to 0 students. Most students live off campus,.

2021 San Francisco State University Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	84%
Average GPA	3.3
In-State Tuition	$5,742
Out-of-State	$17,622

2022 San Francisco State University Regular Decision Application Deadline

The deadline to apply regular decision to San Francisco State University for Fall 2022 is November 20. All regular decision applicants will receive an admissions decision by December 20.

San Francisco State University Early Admission

San Francisco State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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San Francisco State University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into San Francisco State University. In 2021, San Francisco State University accepted 84% of applicants. Out of 31,430 applications received in 2021, 26,431 students were offered admission.

San Francisco State University Waitlist

San Francisco State University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into San Francisco State University?

San Francisco State University is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to San Francisco State University, applicants must submit the following items.

San Francisco State University Application Requirements

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GPA and Test Scores for San Francisco State University

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to San Francisco State University is 3.3 /4.0.

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Does San Francisco State University Require the ACT or SAT?

San Francisco State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

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Does San Francisco State University Offer On-Campus Housing?

Yes! San Francisco State University provides on-campus housing for students.

Cultural/Activities Fair, Associated Students Craft Fair, and and Campus Health Fairs are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at San Francisco State University.

Financial Aid at San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University meets 61.7% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $15,025 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is San Francisco State University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention and Graduation Rates at San Francisco State University

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at San Francisco State University, around 81% return for their sophomore year. Out of the 3,630 students who started at San Francisco State University as first-time freshman, 903 graduate within four years.

Around 55% of students who started at San Francisco State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Debt for San Francisco State University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $6,167 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does San Francisco State University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is San Francisco State University a good school for you?

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Where is San Francisco State University?

San Francisco State University is located in the urban setting of San Francisco, California.

If you want to see San Francisco State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 280 to San Francisco, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Francisco International.

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