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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $9,803
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $73,299
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
San Francisco State University is a public college in San Francisco, CA with 18,639 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $9,803 per year ($6,699 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,299 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 29,878
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 28,727
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
What San Francisco State University 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
- $25,244
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,324
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,644
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,699
- $30–48k$7,385
- $48–75k$8,572
- $75–110k$12,150
- $110k+$20,813
Get a personal estimate with San Francisco State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $73,299
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $15,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 18,639
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White15%
- Hispanic40%
- Black7%
- Asian23%
San Francisco State University FAQ
What is San Francisco State University's acceptance rate?+
San Francisco State University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is San Francisco State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to San Francisco State University?+
In Fall 2023, 29,878 students applied to San Francisco State University and 28,727 were admitted; 2,985 enrolled.
Does San Francisco State University consider legacy status?+
No. San Francisco State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does San Francisco State University require an essay?+
San Francisco State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does San Francisco State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,244 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,803.
What is San Francisco State University's graduation rate?+
50% 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 122597 · How we use this data
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