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California State University-Sacramento

California State University-Sacramento is a large, public institution located in Sacramento, ca. Founded in 1947, California State University-Sacramento offers undergraduate degrees in 118 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
28,268 undergraduates
cost $7,602 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into California State University-Sacramento? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 93.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.41
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

May
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! California State University-Sacramento is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Sociology

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,602
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,278
Books & supplies $1,112
Other expenses $4,426
Cost of attendance* $29,418
Average financial aid package $15,739
Estimated cost $13,679 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,482
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,278
Books & supplies $1,112
Other expenses $4,426
Cost of attendance* $41,298
Average financial aid package $15,739
Estimated cost $25,559 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? California State University-Sacramento has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,268, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

31,172

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
23%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
38%
Asian %
20%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At California State University-Sacramento, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819
phone 9162786011
address https://www.csus.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about California State University-Sacramento to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is California State University-Sacramento?

California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Sacramento? 

The acceptance rate for California State University-Sacramento is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for California State University-Sacramento?

The average high school GPA for California State University-Sacramento students was 3.41.

How much does it cost for 4 years at California State University-Sacramento?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at California State University-Sacramento including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,672.

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