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About SFSU
San Francisco State University (SFSU) — public non-profit university. It is located in San Francisco, United States. SFSU is working closely with California State University System, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which SFSU is on top-1200. In the USA, SFSU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.
SFSU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Establishment year
- 1899
- Students
- 26,736
- International students
- 1,506
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#1201-1400
- Rating in the USA
- 2021#121-130
SFSU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at SFSU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at SFSU for the same price — from 7,482 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- 7,482USD/year
- Master
- 8,916USD/year
Additional costs
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
- on campus15,949USD/year
- off campus17,921USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus3,152USD/year
- off campus4,250USD/year
Study programs at SFSU
Applied Sciences & Professions
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Criminal Justice Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Political Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies-Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Visual Communication Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Bilingual Spanish Journalism
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Writing
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism-Concentration in Photojournalism
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Physics: Concentration in Astronomy
Bachelor of Science in Physics: Concentration in Astrophysics
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Art-Concentration in Art History and Studio Art
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood
B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Policy, Advocacy, and Systems
B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in School Age Child and Family
Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art Education
Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in General Biology
Bachelor of Science for RNs
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Ecology
Economics & Business Management
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Concentration in Accounting
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal Arts
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Arts & Humanities
Apparel Design and Merchandising-Concentration in Design
- Study form
- Full-time
Apparel Design and Merchandising-Concentration in Merchandising
- Study form
- Full-time
Art-Concentration in Art History and Studio Art
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Art in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art History
Humanities
Africana Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Indian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts in Chinese-Concentration in Chinese Literature and Linguistics
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Africana Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Indian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Asian American Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Youth Work and Out of School Time
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Studio Art
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Language
Engineering & Technology
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Work
- Study degree
- MSW
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Counseling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Nursing
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geography
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Geosciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Classics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Counseling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
English Literatures
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Counseling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Human Sexuality Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Quantitative Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Geosciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Statistical Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration Certificate
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Analytics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Art
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Classics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Writing
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Creative Writing
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Art
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Museum Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Theatre Arts - Design and Technical Production
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at SFSU
It is possible to enter an undergraduate program at SFSU with a GPA of at least 0.5. Read about what GPA is and how to calculate it in our article. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 61. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
- GPA
- 0.5
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 61
- TOEFL PBT
- 500
Master's degree at SFSU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 70 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 70
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
SFSU campus
SFSU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. SFSU regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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