San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public 4-year institution in San Francisco, CA. It enrolls about 23,908 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| County | San Francisco County |
| Enrollment | 23,908 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 29,878 / 28,727 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,424 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,304 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 50% |
| Transfer-out rate | 6% |
| Full-time retention rate | 84% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,353 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.sfsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 4153381111 |
Admissions
About 29,878 students applied and 28,727 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,985 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,424 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,304. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,353 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,307 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,251 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,916 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,944 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,813 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,084 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 50% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
San Francisco State University is in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco County. Its coordinates are 37.7212, -122.4768.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at San Francisco State University?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 29,878 applicants.
How much does San Francisco State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,424 for in-state students and $19,304 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend San Francisco State University?
About 23,908 students are enrolled.