San Francisco State University
Public university · San Francisco, CA · 18,639 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
96%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$9,803
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$25,244
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
50%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into San Francisco State University?
San Francisco State University accepts about 96 of every 100 applicants (96%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says San Francisco State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on San Francisco State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does San Francisco State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $25,244 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $9,803 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,324 for CA residents and $21,644 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,324
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$21,644
- Room & board$23,890
- Total cost of attendance$25,244
- Average net price after grants$9,803
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing.
San Francisco State University FAQ
- What is San Francisco State University's acceptance rate?
- 96% — accessible.
- Is San Francisco State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says San Francisco State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on San Francisco State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does San Francisco State University cost?
- About $25,244 a year before aid; $9,803 on average after grants.
- What is San Francisco State University's FAFSA school code?
- 001154. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so San Francisco State University receives your information.
- What is San Francisco State University's graduation rate?
- 50% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA | 96% | — | $26,892 | 49% |
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