Overview
Student Population
| Location | Sacramento, California |
| Online | csus.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Sacramento, California, California State University Sacramento is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 25,734 prospective students applied, and 21,383 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,761 enrolled in the school. 25,686 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,607 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,676. Sacramento State is ranked 711 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Sacramento State is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California State University Sacramento within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#711 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#278 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Colleges in California
#20 in Best Public Colleges in California
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#60 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1130 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,096 |
| Other Fees | $1,676 |
| Room and Board | $16,134 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,174 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,822 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,096 |
| Other Fees | $1,676 |
| Room and Board | $16,134 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,174 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,702 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110617 IPEDS survey data for California State University Sacramento.
Current students may use the California State University Sacramento GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.