San Francisco State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

96.2%

Acceptance Rate

20,033

Undergrads

$12,882

Net Price / Year

50.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is a public 4-year institution located in San Francisco, CA. The school enrolls approximately 22,563 students. With an acceptance rate of 96.2%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 22,563

Men 10,086

Women 12,477

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 41.4%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 83%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

96.2%

Acceptance Rate

28,221

Applications

2,340

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	28,221	27,215	2,340	96.4%
2022	29,932	28,195	3,339	94.2%
2020	31,430	26,431	2,779	84.1%
2018	35,606	25,550	4,287	71.8%
2016	36,223	24,704	3,642	68.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,882

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

41.4%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

50.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	1,477	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	408	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	406	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	329	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	265	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	253	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	218	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	212	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	197	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	190	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	163	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	150	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	129	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	126	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	125	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	116	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	114	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	114	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	108	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	97	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	94	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	93	N/A	N/A
History.	78	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	77	N/A	N/A
Economics.	76	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	74	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	62	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	59	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	59	N/A	N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.	58	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	57	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	54	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	52	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	52	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	50	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	47	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	45	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	44	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	44	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	41	N/A	N/A
Apparel and Textiles.	41	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	40	N/A	N/A
Geography and Cartography.	39	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	39	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	36	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	36	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	35	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.	35	N/A	N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	33	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	33	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$7,671,750

Total Athletics Expenses

$7,671,750

Total Athletics Revenue

256

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	31	$972,601	$972,601	N/A
Soccer	Coed	60	$949,024	$949,024	N/A
Baseball	Men	42	$621,538	$621,538	N/A
Softball	Women	24	$537,861	$537,861	N/A
Volleyball	Women	16	$511,928	$511,928	N/A
Wrestling	Men	30	$506,290	$506,290	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	52	$476,159	$476,159	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	25	$472,964	$472,964	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Women	33	$158,483	$158,483	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Motor Vehicle Theft	63
Burglary	58
Fondling	28
Rape	28
Aggravated Assault	14
Robbery	12
Arson	5