About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Emiliano Diaz
University Outreach, Director
University Outreach, Director
Address
University Outreach Services
6000 J Street - Lassen Hall 3000
Sacramento, CA 95819-6056
6000 J Street - Lassen Hall 3000
Sacramento, CA 95819-6056
Phone
(916) 278-7362
Email
diaze@csus.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Union
River Front Center
Guy West Bridge
Mariposa Hall
Hornet Stadium
River Front Center
Guy West Bridge
Mariposa Hall
Hornet Stadium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Old Sacramento
State Capital
Roseville Galleria
Cal Expo
Downtown Mall
State Capital
Roseville Galleria
Cal Expo
Downtown Mall
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
(916) 278-7362
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
(916) 278-7362
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Sacramento International Airport is about 20 minutes away from the college. Regional Transit buses run throughout the city and drop off students at the school's transit center. The Sac State Hornet Shuttle is free to students and offers a variety of routes to the surrounding areas. There are also taxis and light rail available.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From East 50, exit at Power Inn Road/Howe Avenue. Take a left at College Town Drive.
From West 50, exit at Howe Avenue. Continue straight ahead to College Town Drive.
From Westbound Business 80, exit at J Street. Make a left turn at stop. CSUS is located at 6000 J Street (about 4 miles).
Local Accommodations
CSU, Sacramento recommends the following hotels: Best Western-Cal Expo, 1413 Howe Ave. (916-922-9833); Candlewood Suites Hotel, 555 Howe Avenue (916-646-1212); Executive Inn, 2030 Arden Way (916-929-5600); Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, 1209 L Street (916-443-1234); Motel 6, 7850 College Town Drive (916-383-8110); Radisson Hotel Sacramento, Hwy 160 at Canterbury Road (916-922-2020); Red Lion's Sacramento Inn, 1401 Arden Way (916-922-8041); Residence Inn-Cal Expo, 1530 Howe Avenue (916-920-9111).
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Overview
Applicants: 19,702
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 3.26
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 520
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 540
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — November 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
28:1
Total Faculty
1,303
with Terminal Degree
729
677
Women
626
Men
311
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Microbiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Auctioneering.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Real Estate.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Education, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Reading Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, Other.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Nursing, Other.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
Public/Applied History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Gerontology.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Counseling Psychology.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Dance, General.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Interior Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Management and Merchandising.
Music Pedagogy.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, Other.
Photography.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tom Hanks
Actor, director, producer, Academy Award winner
Bobby McFerrin
Performer, composer, Grammy Award winner
Janice Rogers Brown
California Supreme Court Justice
Wayne Thiebaud
Artist
Dale Carlsen
Sleep Train Mattress Centers Founder
Giselle Fernandez
Journalists, Skinny Hippo Productions
Lester Holt
Anchor,
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 27
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,504
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,608
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,476
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$2,219
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,472
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$0
Required Fees
$1,130
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,754
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,098
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
25,541
Foreign Countries Represented
122
Demographics
21.00%
Asian
6.14%
Black
19.40%
Hispanic
38.97%
Caucasian
6.81%
Unknown
1.21%
International
57% female
43% male
1% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
3%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
34%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
222
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
20
Number of Religious Organizations
13
7% join a fraternity
5% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Hornets)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Hornets)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of California, Davis
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of California, Davis
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
97/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
15%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
