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Summary
California State University--Sacramento is a public institution that was founded in 1947. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,830, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. California State University--Sacramento's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 62. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,100 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,260 (2012-13).
Students at California State University—Sacramento can choose from about 60 undergraduate degrees and about 40 master’s programs, including business and health. The university, better known as Sacramento State or Sac State, offers many opportunities for students to have fun outside of the classroom. They can check out the school’s many events, such as concerts, comedy acts, and movie nights, which are usually free. Students can also join the roughly 20 green and gold Sacramento State Hornets varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference. Sac State students can support the university and the athletic teams off the field by joining the Green Army spirit group that cheers on the Hornets.
Sacramento State also offers more than 300 student clubs and organizations to join, including more than 20 fraternities and sororities. For a break from studies and extracurricular activities, students play pool, browse the art gallery, and grab a bite to eat at the Riverfront Center and University Union building. Notable Sacramento State alumni include actor Tom Hanks, who won Academy Awards for his roles in the movies Forrest Gump and Philadelphia.
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At Sacramento State, "Leadership begins here" is more than a slogan. We offer students life-changing opportunities to become leaders in their communities. Opportunities to learn from great teachers. Opportunities for one-of-a-kind internships and research experiences. And, through our location in the heart of California's Capital City, opportunities to make a difference through public service. Sacramento State is a vibrant metropolitan university that is among the largest campuses in the California State University system. We enroll a multicultural student body of 28,000, and graduate about 6,000 students each year. Despite our size, quality teaching in small classes remains a top priority. Students enjoy personalized attention from their professors, as well as extensive research and internship opportunities in Sacramento, the heart of California government. We're particularly proud of our beautiful 300-acre campus, with its lush landscaping and 3,000 trees. Miles of trails stretch along the nearby American River Parkway, linking our campus and student housing with recreational areas such as Folsom Lake and Old Sacramento. Sacramento State remains one of the nation's best higher education values, with student fees among the lowest in the nation. About half of our students receive some form of financial assistance. Sacramento State is looking to the future with a major campus initiative - Destination 2010 - designed to make this a premier metropolitan university and a destination campus for the West. Current students, as well as future students, will benefit from the changes and improvements to our academic program, student services and facilities. Included in the planning is a new Science and Space Center with a state-of-the-art planetarium. Also in the works are a large student recreation center, an arena and stadium upgrades within our Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex. The city of Sacramento is one of the state's most affordable big cities, and the area has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The region's mild climate, rivers and nearby recreation areas make it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Popular attractions include the State Capitol building, the State Railroad Museum and the Crocker Art Museum. Within easy driving distance are San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma valleys, the historic gold country and the Lake Tahoe region's ski slopes. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $27,927,979 |
Applying
When applying to California State University--Sacramento, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1, and the early action deadline is November 30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at California State University--Sacramento is $55. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 67.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 67.1% |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at California State University--Sacramento is 26:1, and the school has 20.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at California State University--Sacramento include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.5 percent.
Student Life
California State University--Sacramento has a total undergraduate enrollment of 24,830, with a gender distribution of 43.1 percent male students and 56.9 percent female students. At this school, 5.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 95.0 percent of students live off campus. California State University--Sacramento is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 28,016 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
California State University--Sacramento offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. California State University--Sacramento also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at California State University--Sacramento.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At California State University--Sacramento, 59.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $8,901.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $7,100 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $18,260 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $10,230 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
