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California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento State

Sacramento, California 95819-2694

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Known for business — major research university

California State University-Sacramento is a public institution in Sacramento with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 27.9K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,876 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,512.

Established
1947
Motto
"Redefine the Possible"
Mascot
Herky the Hornet
Type
Public university
Conference
Hornet Stadium
Division
Division I
94%Acceptance
SAT Avg
27,867Students
21:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$64,876Earnings 10yr
$10,512Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.6%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,602
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,482
Room & Board$16,278
Books & Supplies$1,112
Total Cost of Attendance$22,714
Average Net Price$10,512
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,306
$30–48K$8,214
$48–75K$10,861
$75–110K$14,618
$110K+$20,649

Programs (118)

Student Body

Undergrads
27,867
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Black 7%
Hispanic 39%
Asian 21%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.8%
Freshman Retention81.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,074
8 Years$58,491
10 Years$64,876

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,400
Men
$61,400

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