California State University-Sacramento

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	2,173
Student to faculty ratio	25 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Sacramento, California, Sac State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Sac State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-Sacramento is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Sac State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,392

Cost of attendance at California State University-Sacramento in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,272

Cost of attendance at California State University-Sacramento in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at California State University-Sacramento received on average $9,769 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,769

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,020	55%	$5,240	$10,585,724
Other Federal Grant	2,021	55%	$5,471	$11,057,424
State Grant/Scholarships	2,624	71%	$2,393	$6,279,296
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,977	54%	$5,743	$11,354,624
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,937	80%	$9,769	$28,691,344

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Sacramento students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Sacramento students is 57.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.4%.

57.5%

asian 60.0% 474 students
African American 48.1% 125 students
white 61.2% 463 students
unknown 53.2% 66 students
hawaiian 53.8% 14 students
hispanic 56.8% 778 students
International Students 64.7% 66 students
Mixed Race 51.5% 105 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Sky Conference
Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Big Sky Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Sacramento provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Sacramento offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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