San Francisco State University
Work 1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
Work(415) 338-6486
Admissions E-mail: ugadmit@sfsu.edu
Web site: http://www.sfsu.edu
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Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (West)
Universities-Master's (West)
Overview : San Francisco State University
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1899 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 24,378 |
| Setting: | urban |
| Endowment: | $29,099,524 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 1/15 |
| Application fee: | $55 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 66.1% |
| Selectivity: | selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $4,740; Out-of-state: $15,900 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | San Francisco State University, located in one of the world's most vibrant and beautiful cities, is a recognized leader in addressing issues both global and close to home. In the global arena, SF State typically enrolls the largest number of international students at any comprehensive university in the U.S., and ranks second among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year. With a diverse range of students from almost every state and nearly 100 countries, the University community is a perfect setting for learning to succeed in a pluralistic society and global economy. Our highly diverse campus consistently ranks in the top 20 nationwide in awarding undergraduate degrees to minorities. SF State's pioneering commitment to community and civic engagement is prevalent throughout the curriculum. Nearly 300 courses combine academic study with community involvement, and our location in a center of business, technology and culture provides a laboratory for community-service projects, work-study opportunities and internships. The University has been named by Princeton Review one of 81 "Colleges with a Conscience," and is classified as one of the Carnegie Foundation's "Community Engagement" institutions. Ever since it was established in 1899 as a teacher-training school, SF State has been known for its commitment to excellent teaching. Students work closely with senior professors and other instructors from freshman year through graduation. Trained in some of the finest institutions in the world, faculty members include winners of prestigious teaching awards, cutting-edge researchers, and professionals devoted to solving community problems. SF State awards bachelor's degrees in 115 areas, master's in 95, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Programs offered jointly with University of California campuses include a Ph.D. and Ed.D. in education with a concentration in special education with UC Berkeley, and physical therapy master's and doctorate degrees with UC San Francisco. In addition, SF State offers 27 credential programs and three certificate programs. SF State's motto is Experientia Docet--Experience Teaches. Graduates consistently say that hands-on learning was what helped them most when beginning their careers. Students apply their talents and classroom learning to real-world challenges through community-service learning, credit-earning internships, and participation with community-focused centers and institutes that address issues relating to health, education, the environment, business, child care and undeserved communities. More than 200 clubs and organizations help students explore their interests and connect with others. The Associated Students, SF State's student government, supports a first-class child care program, low-cost health insurance and a legal resource center. In addition, many fraternities and sororities are active on campus. Intercollegiate sports for women are basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, soccer, softball and volleyball. For men, SF State offers baseball, basketball, cross-country, soccer and wrestling. The University is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association, an NCAA Division II conference, for all sports except wrestling which is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Intramural leagues, tournaments and recreational activities--men's, women's and coed--are offered in the fall and spring semesters. Sports include basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, swimming, bowling, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, softball, badminton, tennis and flag football. SF State is an arts and culture center, with hundreds of workshops, guest lectures and exhibits held throughout the year. Events and exhibits feature the work of students and faculty members as well as professionals from outside the University community. |
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