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Chances of getting into California State University Sacramento

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for California State University Sacramento
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Sacramento State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Sacramento State is 94%.  It ranks #93 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. California State University Sacramento is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 21,272 out of 22,706 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 71 percent on standardized admission tests. California State University Sacramento typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to California State University Sacramento you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.42 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1030 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by California State University Sacramento.

Sacramento State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1130
Applicants Submitting SAT 
93%
SAT Scores for California State University Sacramento
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for California State University Sacramento
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1130
Average SAT Score 1030

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to California State University Sacramento?

California State University Sacramento is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into California State University Sacramento score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1130.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

California State University Sacramento admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1130 and Above Good >97%
1030 to 1130 Avg + 94%-97%
930 to 1030 Avg - 89%-94%
830 to 930 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 830 Low <81%
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Sacramento State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
30%
ACT Scores for California State University Sacramento
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for California State University Sacramento
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 23
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Sacramento State?

California State University Sacramento is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Sacramento State regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

California State University Sacramento admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >97%
20 to 23 Avg + 94%-97%
17 to 20 Avg - 89%-94%
14 to 17 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 14 Low <81%
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Sacramento State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.42
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into California State University Sacramento?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Sacramento State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at California State University Sacramento was 3.42 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #57 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Sacramento State accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted California State University Sacramento students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.22% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.05% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.32% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.37% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.93% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.05% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.03% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.03% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

California State University Sacramento admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 13,306 9,400 22,706
Accepted 12,601 8,671 21,272
Acceptance Rate 95% 92% 94%
Enrolled 2,076 1,505 3,581
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 17% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to California State University Sacramento is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to California State University Sacramento and what student information is used for admission decisions?

California State University Sacramento Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at California State University Sacramento
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does California State University Sacramento prefer SAT or ACT?

93% of students submit their SAT scores to Sacramento State. 30% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into California State University Sacramento?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Sacramento State. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for California State University Sacramento?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1130. 93% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for California State University Sacramento?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 30% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.