← Back to collegesSan Francisco State University, in San Francisco, CA, is a public very large school, enrolling around 18,639 students. San Francisco State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 96%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $150,102/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Admit rate96%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads18,639
Yield (admits who enroll)12%
Next deadlineSingle filing period
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$26,488
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$68,077
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans23%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$59,990/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesMicrobiological Sciences and Immunology$85,037/yr
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$76,134/yr
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$74,482/yr
Biology, General$74,204/yr
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$68,440/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$45,722/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAccounting and Related Services$81,587/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$78,310/yr
International Business$75,824/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$75,207/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$73,775/yr
Marketing$71,691/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$65,510/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsCommunication and Media Studies$63,731/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$58,550/yr
Journalism$57,260/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Science$105,166/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$86,425/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$59,993/yr
EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$112,454/yr
Mechanical Engineering$102,104/yr
Computer Engineering$94,129/yr
Civil Engineering$90,894/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$59,032/yr
English Language and Literature, General$56,297/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General$58,530/yr
Apparel and Textiles$53,575/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsRomance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$62,623/yr
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$61,603/yr
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$48,959/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$150,102/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$70,532/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$65,252/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesCriminal Justice and Corrections$63,764/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$58,617/yr
Mathematics and Statistics Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesNutrition Sciences$61,895/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationNatural Resources Conservation and Research$62,116/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$59,056/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$55,212/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies PsychologyPsychology, General$55,902/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesEconomics$82,697/yr
Urban Studies/Affairs$70,207/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$65,775/yr
Geography and Cartography$63,590/yr
Sociology$62,385/yr
Political Science and Government$61,915/yr
Anthropology$61,300/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsDesign and Applied Arts$59,678/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$47,149/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$44,848/yr
Dance$44,627/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$42,868/yr
Music$38,639/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,627
Typical room charge$10,440
Typical board charge$4,770
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is San Francisco State University's acceptance rate?
San Francisco State University in San Francisco, CA admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does San Francisco State University cost?
San Francisco State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,488 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does San Francisco State University require students to live on campus?
No -- San Francisco State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.