San Francisco State University

We Make Things HappenInnovation. Challenging the status quo. Creativity. Making waves. All words that define the culture of San Francisco State University.Just one year after SF State was founded in 1899, as the San Francisco State Normal School, the school's teaching methods were defined as "radical."We've been shaking things up ever since.Through a process of continuous improvement and evolution, SF State has become a university like no other.Firmly connected with its innovative home city.Strongly committed to creating opportunities for each student to discover his or her unique path in life.Deeply engaged with the world's economies, cultures and politics.Uniquely focused on excellence in teaching and research that can be actively applied toward improving the world we live in.Attending SF State is more than an education -- it's an experience, and true preparation for living a life of principle and value.Our alumni are known worldwide as agents of change, creative artists, activists, inventors and company founders. Once a student at SF State, always a leader who is engaged and innovative.At SF State, students learn how to make things happen.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1899 N/A Semester $46.8 million 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-1111
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California San Francisco 1141
Key Value
ID 1582
Tuition $7,254 (2017-18)
Room and Board $13,248 (2017-18)
Total Enrollment 29,045
Application Deadline Nov. 30
Application Fee $55
Acceptance Rate 68%
Description When applying to San Francisco State University, it's important to note the application deadline is Nov. 30. The application fee at San Francisco State University is $55. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Jan. 23. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 68 percent.

Applications

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Application deadline Nov. 30
Early decision deadline N/A
Application fee $55
Common Application accepted N/A
Deadline for housing deposit July 18

Requirements

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Admission interview Neither required/recommended
Required standardized tests Either SAT or ACT
SAT/ACT scores must be received by Jan. 23

Entering Class Stats

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Selectivity Less selective
Fall 2016 acceptance rate 68%
Early decision acceptance rate N/A

Transfer Students

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Accepting applications Fall, Spring
Minimum credits to apply 60
Minimum required college GPA 2
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution N/A
Guaranteed admission agreement URL N/A

International Students

Title Value
Separate application form required No
Conditional admission offered N/A
Early decision or early action options available N/A
TOEFL (paper) Required
TOEFL (internet-based) Required
Michigan Test N/A
IELTS N/A
SAT Considered
SAT Subject Considered
ACT Considered
Advance deposit required No
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT Yes
International student contact Office of International Programs, (415) 338-1293, oip@sfsu.edu