San Francisco State University

If you are considering submitting an application to SF State, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is November 30 and the fee for the application is $70.

Students who submit their applications to SF State for fall should anticipate a decision by December 20.

SF State Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of SF State's admissions stats.

SF State 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

San Francisco State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for San Francisco State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	November 30	December 20

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Want to Apply Early to SF State?

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SF State does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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How To Get Into San Francisco State University

Getting into SF State is moderately difficult. SF State evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, SF State accepted 84% of all applicants, around 26,431 from 31,430 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SF State, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to San Francisco State University

For more information on transferring to San Francisco State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to SF State

SF State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into SF State?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at SF State

Wondering what factors are considered by SF State during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
State Residency	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered

Make sure to check with SF State for more information on admission factors.

SF State Application Requirements

To apply to SF State, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with SF State's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into SF State?

Students admitted to SF State have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

SF State does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

SF State 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.

More Information on Transferring to San Francisco State University

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in SF State during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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SF State Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to SF State?

❌ Students who are admitted to SF State must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does SF State accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ SF State accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to SF State?

✅ SF State is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is SF State's acceptance rate?

✅ SF State has an acceptance rate of 84%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at SF State?

❌ SF State does not offer early decision.

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