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California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $11,186
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $69,014
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-Sacramento is a public college in Sacramento, CA with 28,350 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $11,186 per year ($8,392 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,014 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 25,994
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 24,336
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-Sacramento looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,925
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,014
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,334
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,392
- $30–48k$8,782
- $48–75k$10,198
- $75–110k$13,905
- $110k+$21,169
Get a personal estimate with California State University-Sacramento's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $69,014
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $15,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 28,350
- Student–faculty ratio
- 24:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 53%
- White23%
- Hispanic38%
- Black7%
- Asian21%
California State University-Sacramento FAQ
What is California State University-Sacramento's acceptance rate?+
California State University-Sacramento admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-Sacramento test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-Sacramento?+
In Fall 2023, 25,994 students applied to California State University-Sacramento and 24,336 were admitted; 3,884 enrolled.
Does California State University-Sacramento consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-Sacramento reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-Sacramento require an essay?+
California State University-Sacramento reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-Sacramento cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,925 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,186.
What is California State University-Sacramento's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110617 · How we use this data
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