San Francisco State University (122597)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$5,742
2023 Average Net Price
$13,353
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
96.1%
29,878 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
23,908
78.3% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
50.1%
2,048 Graduates

About

San Francisco State University (122597) is a higher education institution located in San Francisco County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at San Francisco State University (122597) were General Business Administration & Management (1,023 degrees awarded), General Psychology (479 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (369 degrees).

In 2023, 6,637 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Francisco State University (122597). 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,215 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,756 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Francisco State University (122597) is $5,742, which is $−25,261 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Francisco State University (122597) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,061 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at San Francisco State University (122597) is $5,742, which is $25,262 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,353.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending San Francisco State University (122597) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at San Francisco State University (122597) was $5,742. The cost of tuition at San Francisco State University (122597) is $−25,262 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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Average Net Price

$13,353
2023 Value
0.648%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 San Francisco State University (122597) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,353. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of San Francisco State University (122597) grew by 0.648%.

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Other Student Expenses

$18,477
Room and Board
$1,099
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Francisco State University (122597) was of $18,477 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.99% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,099. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.14% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

63%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at San Francisco State University (122597) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Francisco State University (122597) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5061 total borrowers.

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Admissions

San Francisco State University (122597) received 29,878 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.18% annual growth. Out of those 29,878 applicants, 28,727 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.1% acceptance rate.

There were 23,908 students enrolled at San Francisco State University (122597) in 2023. 89% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

San Francisco State University (122597) has an overall enrollment yield of 10.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.1%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
28,727
Accepted Out of 29,878

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of San Francisco State University (122597) was 96.1% (28,727 admissions from 29,878 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.18%, while admissions grew by 1.89%.

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SAT Scores

89%
Submission Percentage (2020)
2,467
Scores Submitted (2020)

89% of enrolled first-time students at San Francisco State University (122597) in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

San Francisco State University (122597) had a total enrollment of 23,908 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco State University (122597) is 18,716 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,192. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at San Francisco State University (122597) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Francisco State University (122597), both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 16.4% White, 6.13% Black or African American, 5.63% Two or More Races, 0.581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Francisco State University (122597) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.4%) and Asian Male (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.9%), followed by White Female (17.2%) and Asian Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Francisco State University (122597) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,908 students. The full-time enrollment at San Francisco State University (122597) is 18,716 and the part-time enrollment is 5,192. This means that 78.3% of students enrolled at San Francisco State University (122597) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

84%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Francisco State University (122597) was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), San Francisco State University (122597) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    8,821 enrolled students
  2. Asian
    5,462 enrolled students
  3. White
    3,929 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Francisco State University (122597) is 36.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 16.4% White, 6.13% Black or African American, 5.63% Two or More Races, 0.581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,434 students (6%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 1,207 more women than men received degrees from San Francisco State University (122597). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Francisco State University (122597) is hispanic or latino (2,215 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,756 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at San Francisco State University (122597) is General Business Administration & Management (1,023 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (479 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (369 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Francisco State University (122597), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (104 degrees awarded), English (206 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (594 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco State University (122597) are Other managers (279,291 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (240,527 people), Postsecondary teachers (179,195 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (171,959 people), and Secondary school teachers (156,145 people).

The most specialized majors at San Francisco State University (122597) in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (104 degrees awarded), English (206 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (594 degrees), Communications (404 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (62 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco State University (122597) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at San Francisco State University (122597) are Cultural & Gender Studies (104 degrees awarded), English (206 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (594 degrees), Communications (404 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (62 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Francisco State University (122597) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at San Francisco State University (122597) are Cultural & Gender Studies (104 degrees awarded), English (206 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (594 degrees), Communications (404 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (62 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Francisco State University (122597).
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    1,023 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    479 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    369 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at San Francisco State University (122597) was General Business Administration & Management with 1,023 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,715
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
3,922
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 2,715 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco State University (122597), which is 0.692 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,922).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 584 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco State University (122597) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 497 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 497 degrees were awarded to men at San Francisco State University (122597) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.851 times less than the 584 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

24%
100% Completion Time
54%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from San Francisco State University (122597) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (64.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at San Francisco State University (122597) is Female and Asian (64.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.69% of graduates (55 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    2,215 degrees awarded
  2. Asian
    1,756 degrees awarded
  3. White
    1,305 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Francisco State University (122597) is hispanic or latino (2,215 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,756 degrees).

4.63% of degree recipients (307 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    1,371 degrees awarded
  2. Asian Female
    993 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    844 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Francisco State University (122597) is hispanic or latino female (1,371 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (993 degrees).

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Operations

San Francisco State University (122597) has an endowment valued at nearly $162M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.24M (4.47%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, San Francisco State University (122597) had a total salary expenditure of 585M. San Francisco State University (122597) employs 327 Professors, 184 Associate professors and 147 Assistant professors. Most academics at San Francisco State University (122597) are Female Professor (165), Male Professor (162), and Female Associate professor (107).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco State University (122597) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 557 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 247 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 170 employees.

Endowment

$162M
2023 Endowment
3.28%
growth from 2022

San Francisco State University (122597) has an endowment valued at about $162M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of San Francisco State University (122597) grew 3.28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $272M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $24.5M - Federal
  2. $2.22M - State
  3. $299k - Local

As of 2023, San Francisco State University (122597) received $24.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.22M from state grants and contracts, and $299k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$238M
2023 Salaries
4.58%
growth from 2022

In 2023, San Francisco State University (122597) paid a median of $238M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($585M) and a 4.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.52% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.82% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$87M
Instructional Salaries
797
Number of Employees

In 2023, San Francisco State University (122597) paid a total of $87M to 797 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
327 Employees
Business and Financial Operations
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
557 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Francisco State University (122597) were Professor with 327 employees, Associate professor with 184 employees, and Assistant professor with 147 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Francisco State University (122597) were Business and Financial Operations with 557 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 247 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 170 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Professor
  2. Male Professor
  3. Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Francisco State University (122597) was Female Professor with 165 employees, Male Professor with 162 employees, and Female Associate professor with 107 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Francisco State University (122597).

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