San Francisco,
CA
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About SF State
San Francisco State University is a public, state university in the city of San Francisco, California. SF State was founded in 1899. The college currently enrolls around 32,662 students per year, including 21,868 undergraduates.
SF State Acceptance Rate 2021
It is moderately difficult to get into SF State. Around 91% of applicants get into SF State each year. In 2021, 28,151 out of 30,966 total applicants were accepted.
| San Francisco State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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San Francisco State University is located in the city of San Francisco, California,.
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College Info
SF State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SF State is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SF State is Nov 30.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
SF State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
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SF State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$27,589
In State$39,469
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,522
$19,402
Fees
$891
$891
Housing
$19,176
$19,176
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at SF State is like? There are approximately 32,662 students enrolled at SF State, including 21,868 undergraduate students and 10,794 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time21%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
32,662
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
91%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$8,413
Out-of-State
$20,293
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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