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 |
Will you get in?
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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 27,108 prospective students applied, and 17,312 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,757 enrolled in the school. 25,467 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,435 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,568. Sacramento State is ranked 768 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Sacramento State is rated within the lower 42% 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 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#768 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#275 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Colleges in California
#20 in Best Public Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1130 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,918 |
| Other Fees | $1,568 |
| Room and Board | $14,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,326 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,454 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,918 |
| Other Fees | $1,568 |
| Room and Board | $14,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,326 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,334 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.