San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1899Large citySEVP certified

San Francisco State University campus — Photo: me · Public domain

About

San Francisco State University (San Francisco State, SF State and SFSU) is a public research university in San Francisco, California, United States. It was established in 1899 as the San Francisco State Normal School and is part of the California State University system. The university offers 124 bachelor's degree programs, 95 master's degree programs, 56 blended bachelor's and master's degree programs, and 3 doctoral degree programs, along with 23 teaching credential programs among seven colleges. The 144.1-acre main campus is located in the southwest part of the city, less than two miles from the Pacific coast. The university has 12 varsity athletic teams which compete at the NCAA Division II level.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$21,644
Estimated total for international students: US$38,564
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$8,324
Total cost for in-state students: US$25,244

Net price calculatorfinancialaid.sfsu.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: 18,639
Graduate students: 3,119
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 19 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 96%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 50%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$73,299

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

Programmes (234)

Bachelor's degrees78 subjects

Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsAnthropologyApparel and TextilesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish 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/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural SciencesNutrition SciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs

Master's degrees71 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, 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/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarine SciencesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Education, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Undergraduate certificates11 subjects

AnthropologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Support ServicesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematics and Computer ScienceNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionSocial WorkTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Post-baccalaureate certificates18 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsInternational BusinessLegal Support ServicesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematics and Computer ScienceNutrition SciencesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduate certificates52 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApparel and TextilesApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesScience, Technology and SocietySpecial 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 Areas

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