San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, CA, serving approximately 20,033 students. It has an acceptance rate of 96%.
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Tuition
$7,424
Acceptance
96.15%
Students
23,185
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.4×Graduates earn about 4.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96.15%
SAT range
776 - 1041
ACT range
14 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
23,185
Undergrads
20,033
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
218
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
188
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.35
Property Rate / 1,000
3.34
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
San Francisco
Violent Rate / 100k
579
Property Rate / 100k
3,049
Location
Institution does not report this
San Francisco, CA 94132