Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,424
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,304
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,955
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,431
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,379
Net price (after aid)$12,882
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,307
$30k – $48k$10,251
$48k – $75k$12,916
$75k – $110k$16,944
$110k+$22,813
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$68,077
Median debt at graduation$15,371
Est. monthly loan payment$163
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.4×Graduates earn about 4.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants41%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans25%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$12.9k below avg
Out-of-state value
$19.3k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$19.3k
below avg
Net price
$12.9k
below avg
Pell
41%
above avg
Median debt
$15.4k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$68.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Social Sciences
Political ScienceEconomicsInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData Science
Education
Secondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
776 - 1041
ACT range
14 - 22
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- Where is San Francisco State University located?
- San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is San Francisco State University?
- San Francisco State University is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at San Francisco State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at San Francisco State University is approximately 96%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at San Francisco State University?
- San Francisco State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,424 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend San Francisco State University?
- San Francisco State University reports total enrollment of approximately 23,185 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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