California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, California

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California State University-Sacramento campus — Photo: DevinCook at English Wikipedia · Public domain

About

California State University, Sacramento (CSUS, Sacramento State, or informally Sac State) is a public university in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College, it is part of the California State University system. The university enrolls approximately 30,100 students annually, with 30,833 enrolled in the fall of 2024. It also has an alumni base of more than 290,000 and awards 9,000 degrees annually. The university offers 151 different bachelor's degree programs, 69 master's degree programs, 28 types of teaching credentials, and 5 doctoral degree programs. The campus sits on 305 acres (123 ha), covered with over 3,500 trees and over 1,200 resting in the University Arboretum.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$22,334
Estimated total for international students: US$39,245
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,014
Total cost for in-state students: US$25,925

Net price calculatorwww2.calstate.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 28,350
Graduate students: 3,123
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 24 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 94%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 54%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$69,014

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (125)

Bachelor's degrees57 subjects

AnthropologyApparel and TextilesArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction EngineeringConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInterior ArchitectureJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees48 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees4 subjects

Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesEducational Administration and SupervisionHistoryRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Educational Administration and SupervisionRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduate certificates14 subjects

Computer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.