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California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA · City · 28,350 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

California State University, Sacramento (Sac State) leverages its prime location in the state capital to provide students with exceptional internship and career access in public policy, government, and business. The university is best known for its top-performing programs in Nursing, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and Engineering, delivering practical, career-focused education to a diverse student body. Campus life offers an energetic atmosphere with NCAA Division I athletics, active student organizations, and popular outdoor recreation along the adjacent American River. Sac State uniquely sets itself apart as an official "Tree Campus USA" featuring over 3,500 trees, creating a park-like oasis just minutes from the epicenter of California politics.

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

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
4-yr on-time completion
28%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
3%
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
Business Administration, Management and Operations1005
Psychology, General636
Criminal Justice and Corrections539
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods424
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General416
Communication and Media Studies400
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness318
Biology, General307
Sociology301
Computer Science267
Social Work186
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing181
Mechanical Engineering180
Political Science and Government172
Public Health171
Economics167
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Institutional
Endowment
$86M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
49%
Avg faculty salary
$11,717/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,604
Federal loan rate
23%

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