California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · City · 28,350 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Sacramento, CA, 95819-2694 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SMF · Sacramento
13 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,945
Out-of-state COA
$35,545
Avg net price
$9,338
Room & board
$19,174
In-state tuition
$8,018
Out-of-state tuition
$20,618
Books & supplies
$1,160/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,501
$30–48k
$7,001
$48–75k
$9,212
$75–110k
$11,814
$110k+
$18,861
Admissions
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
3%
Consumer completion
72%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,074
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,876
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$22,460
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
24
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$27,217
Independent students
31%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
23%
Hispanic
38%
Black
7%
Asian
21%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,074
10 years after entry
$64,876
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Institutional
Endowment
$86M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
49%
Avg faculty salary
$11,717/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,604
Federal loan rate
23%
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