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California State University-Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento is a 4-year public institution and a member of the Cal State system in California’s state capital. A Native American Pacific Islander, Asian American, and Hispanic-Serving institution, Sac State is home to seven colleges offering undergraduate degrees in 58 academic majors. To provide a recreational break from college life, Sac State’s Peak Adventures program sponsors outdoor excursions for snowboarding and backpacking and the university campus adjoins the 32 mile American River Bike Trail. For history-minded students, the Sac State campus features the Julia Morgan House and the terminus of the Pony Express, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | August 31 | |
| Other | June 30 |
Admitted Student Stats
19%
Submitting ACT
95%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1035
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
31,818
Total Number of Undergrads
28,921
Classroom Sizes
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,602 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,482 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,278 |
| Books and Supplies | $1112 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
50%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,590
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,307
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,626
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
23%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,958
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$146
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
337
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
7%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hornets
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Sky Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Sacramento
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Stockton
San Diego
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,200
What Students Are Saying
The campus is very neat and clean. Their new wellness center is pretty exciting. I had received help all the way to the end of my trip there.
Ravinder from Rodeo, CA
DIVERSITY! The professors are amazing. The campus is beautiful.
Mira from Stockton, CA
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