California State University - Sacramento: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1086 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #313 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #282 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In Sacramento |
| #309 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 97 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 28,820
- Graduates
- 3,123
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.csus.edu
California State University - Sacramento Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California State University - Sacramento has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93% | 95% |
| Applicants | 27,702 | 12,052 | 15,650 |
| Admissions | 26,036 | 11,238 | 14,798 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,893 | 1,715 | 2,178 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 96 | 55 | 41 |
15,902 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,090 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 11912 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 7555 (24%) |
| Asian | 6501 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 2134 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 1969 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 748 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 724 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 296 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,767
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,684 | $17,688 |
| Fee in-district | $1,934 | $1,934 |
| Fee in-state | $1,934 | $1,934 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,934 | $1,934 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,277 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,684 |
| Room charge | $8,658 |
| Meal charge | $6,026 |
California State University - Sacramento majors
California State University - Sacramento has granted 7,558 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs, 1,175 master's across 40 programs, and 49 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Sacramento.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 996 | 216 | |
| Psychology, General | 640 | 7 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 631 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 551 | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 350 | 37 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 357 | 15 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 339 | 10 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 295 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 283 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 261 | 24 | |
| Social Work | 149 | 103 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 212 | 33 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 172 | 13 | |
| Public Health, General | 144 | 27 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 156 | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 132 | 32 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 134 | 19 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 108 | 39 | |
| Education, General | 146 | ||
| Economics, General | 137 | 6 | |
| History, General | 129 | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 136 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 90 | 37 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 111 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 76 | ||
| Environmental Science | 73 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 54 | 13 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 66 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 57 | 8 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 59 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 50 | 6 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 53 | 2 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 49 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 45 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 43 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 43 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 42 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 34 | 7 | |
| Journalism | 38 | ||
| Graphic Design | 37 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 24 | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 24 | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 24 | 9 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 30 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 29 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 17 | 12 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 27 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 26 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 26 | ||
| Geography | 25 | ||
| Photography | 25 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 23 | ||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 23 | ||
| Biochemistry | 21 | ||
| School Psychology | 20 | ||
| Women's Studies | 20 | ||
| Deaf Studies | 13 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 9 | 4 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 12 | ||
| Public & Applied History | 12 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Gerontology | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 10 | ||
| Community College Administration | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 2 | ||
| Interior Design | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 7,558 | 1,175 | 49 |
California State University - Sacramento has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 50% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Sacramento has published 9,949 scientific papers with 181,676 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 72 | 530 |
| 1994 | 65 | 571 |
| 1995 | 106 | 591 |
| 1996 | 100 | 663 |
| 1997 | 90 | 754 |
| 1998 | 131 | 775 |
| 1999 | 131 | 886 |
| 2000 | 136 | 1112 |
| 2001 | 115 | 1169 |
| 2002 | 166 | 1464 |
| 2003 | 224 | 1684 |
| 2004 | 219 | 1926 |
| 2005 | 219 | 2275 |
| 2006 | 237 | 2676 |
| 2007 | 189 | 3137 |
| 2008 | 241 | 3711 |
| 2009 | 304 | 4293 |
| 2010 | 266 | 5134 |
| 2011 | 252 | 5684 |
| 2012 | 246 | 6384 |
| 2013 | 388 | 6723 |
| 2014 | 242 | 7242 |
| 2015 | 273 | 7408 |
| 2016 | 287 | 7121 |
| 2017 | 326 | 7419 |
| 2018 | 415 | 8477 |
| 2019 | 511 | 9694 |
| 2020 | 553 | 11761 |
| 2021 | 489 | 12851 |
| 2022 | 463 | 13002 |
| 2023 | 370 | 13898 |
| 2024 | 340 | 13313 |
| 2025 | 209 | 11953 |
California State University - Sacramento alumni
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Tom Hanks
- Occupations
- narratorcharacter actorfilm screenwritertelevision directorfilm producer
- Biography
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Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks is ranked as the fourth-highest-grossing American film actor. His numerous awards include two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards; he has also been nominated for five BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award. He received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020.
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Edward James Olmos
- Occupations
- actortelevision actordirectorfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
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Edward James Olmos is a Mexican-American actor and director. He is best known for his roles as Detective Gaff in Blade Runner (1982) and its sequel Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in Miami Vice (1984–1989), high school math teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver (1988), Montoya Santana in American Me (1992) (which he also directed), William Adama in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), and the voice of Mito in the 2005 English dub of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
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Ryan Coogler
- Occupations
- screenwriterdirectorfilm directorwriterfilm producer
- Biography
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Ryan Kyle Coogler is an American filmmaker. He has received ten NAACP Image Awards, four Black Reel Awards, a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe Award, along with nominations for five Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards.
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Creed Bratton
- Occupations
- singer-songwritertelevision actorguitaristactor
- Biography
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Creed Bratton is an American actor and musician. He is a former member of the rock band the Grass Roots, but he is best known for playing a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC comedy The Office (2005–2013), which earned him five nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
General info
| Alternative names | CSUS Sacramento State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Motto | Leadership Begins Here |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,621 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6000 J St Sacramento, California, 95819-2694 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 525,000 |
| Phone | 9162786011 |