San Francisco State University
CA · Common Data Set 2023-2024
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 84.1% | 2,779 | 55.0% | 1,037 |
| 2019-2020 | 67.3% | 3,688 | 57.0% | — |
| 2018-2019 | 71.8% | 4,287 | 55.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- California State University-Sacramento
- San Jose State University
- California State University-Fresno
- California State University-Northridge
- University of California-Santa Cruz
- California State University-Long Beach
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to San Francisco State University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Mississippi
- Appalachian State University
- University of Kansas
- California State University-Los Angeles
- East Carolina University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at San Francisco State University?
San Francisco State University admits 96.4% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for San Francisco State University?
The middle 50% SAT range at San Francisco State University is 940–1130. Students at the 25th percentile scored 940; students at the 75th percentile scored 1130.
How much does San Francisco State University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at San Francisco State University is $20,550. Room and board is approximately $22,266. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at San Francisco State University?
San Francisco State University's 6-year graduation rate is 50.4%. The first-year retention rate is 82.7%.
How many students attend San Francisco State University?
San Francisco State University enrolls 18,639 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from San Francisco State University's officially published Common Data Set for 2023-2024.