San Francisco State University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is known for having a wide range of students, as well as ranking fourth in the nation among master’s institutions that host international students and first among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year.

The university offers undergraduate degrees in 77 academic areas and postgraduate degrees in 63 academic areas, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership.

San Francisco State University is dedicated to offering financial aid to its full-time students and 68% of students will receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. The average need-based grant award is $9,004.

About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is known for having a wide range of students, as well as ranking fourth in the nation among master’s institutions that host international students and first among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year.

The university offers undergraduate degrees in 77 academic areas and postgraduate degrees in 63 academic areas, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership.

San Francisco State University is dedicated to offering financial aid to its full-time students and 68% of students will receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. The average need-based grant award is $9,004.

Available programs

Bachelor UG

San Francisco State University offers three types of undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science

Arts and Humanities (6)

Bachelor of Art in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art History and Studio Art

Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Studio Art

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Language

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Literature and Linguistics

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Business and Management (6)

Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Decision Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Finance

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in General Business

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Information Systems

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts in General Biology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Science for RNs

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Botany

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Natural Sciences (6)

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Concentration in Mathematics for Advanced Study

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Physics

Bachelor of Arts in Physics: Concentration in Astronomy

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Policy, Advocacy, and Systems

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in School Age Child and Family

B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Youth Work and Out of School Time

Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies

Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies

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General

GMAT

590+

GPA

3+

Bachelor

SAT

550+

GPA

2+

Total students

22,478

UG students

88%

PG students

12%

International students

1,506

UG students

82%

PG students

18%

Total faculty staff

1,180

Domestic staff

96%

Int'l staff

4%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

San Francisco State University is one of the top public universities in San Francisco, United States. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2024.