Budget Information

Sac State is currently in the budget development phase for FY 2026-27. Budget Call submissions from divisions and departments have been collected, and third quarter (Q3) projections for FY 2025-26 have been completed. The campus is now awaiting enactment of the State Budget Act, finalized enrollment targets from the Division of Enrollment Management, and campus allocation information from the Chancellor’s Office before divisional budget allocations and subsequent budget decisions can be finalized.

2026-27 State Budget May Revision Update

On May 14, 2026, Governor Newsom released the May Revision of the 2026-27 California State Budget proposal. The May Revision maintains the funding framework and funding levels for the California State University (CSU) system included in the Governor’s January budget proposal.

The proposal maintains approximately $509.5 million in additional ongoing funding for the CSU, including:

$100.9 million ongoing for partial restoration of Year 4 Compact funding;
$264.8 million ongoing for full Year 5 Compact funding; and
$143.8 million ongoing to restore the CSU’s 2025-26 base budget reduction.

The May Revision reflects the Governor’s continued commitment to public higher education and recognition of the CSU’s role in supporting California’s workforce, economy, and student success goals. The CSU also continues to advocate for additional resources to address long-term facilities, infrastructure, and operational needs as the Legislature and Administration work toward adoption of the final State Budget in June.

It is important to note that the May Revision is an update to the Governor’s January budget and does not represent the final enacted State Budget. Budget negotiations between the Governor and Legislature will continue through June, and the final State Budget Act is expected to be adopted prior to the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. While the May Revision outlines proposed funding levels for the CSU system, Sacramento State will not know its specific campus general fund allocation until after the enacted budget is finalized and the Chancellor’s Office distributes campus-level budget allocations and supporting details.

Sacramento State will continue to monitor the state budget process and provide campus updates as additional information becomes available.

Read President Wood's May 28, 2026 message to the campus community

This page was last updated May 28, 2026.

For more information about the CSU budget process:

Visit the CSU Chancellor's Office Budget Webpage

Budget Allocations by Division

2026-27 Budget Allocation Update

Divisional allocations remain dependent upon finalized enrollment projections, campus allocation information from the Chancellor’s Office, and Presidential approval. At this stage, the budget development process remains preliminary while these variables continue to be evaluated. Projected divisional allocations are anticipated to be distributed early next fiscal year, and the Budget Planning and Administration team will continue coordinating with divisions throughout the process.

Graphic pie charts showing Budget Allocations by Division

Frequently Asked Questions

The CSU is funded by two main sources: the state General Fund and student tuition and fees. State dollars fund 60% of the CSU’s operating costs, and tuition and fees make up the difference.

The state budget process includes three cycles: Proposed budget (January), revised budget (May), final budget (July). The campus level budget process depends on projected budget allocations and cannot be finalized until the final state budget has been passed.

The campus budget goes through a shared governance process, with the final allocations for each division decided by the president. The University’s Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC), which is comprised of students, faculty, staff and administrators, makes recommendations to the president. Each division vice president also offers a proposed budget to UBAC and to the president. Final budget allocations and other budget documents are regularly updated and are shared by Budget Planning and Administration on their website.

Compact funds refer to an agreement announced in May 2022 between the governor and the CSU chancellor. The compact aimed to provide the CSU with a 5% annual increase in state general fund support from 2022-23 through 2026-27 in exchange for a commitment by the CSU to increase enrollment and student success.

However, the compact is not legally binding, and recent state budgets have not provided that increase. While CSU received increases above 5% in the first two years of the compact, the increase dropped to 2.5% in 2024-25.

The Budget Act of 2025 includes a deferral of the compact funding ($252.3 million), with restoration to happen over three fiscal years. It is important to note that while campuses will not receive these funds, we will still be expected to meet enrollment and student success goals.

The university’s FY 2026-27 budget priorities continue to align with institutional strategic planning goals and established action items. Key focus areas include maintaining campus safety, supporting student success and enrollment efforts, sustaining core academic and operational functions, and addressing critical operational and infrastructure needs. The campus also remains focused on strategic resource management, organizational effectiveness, and ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability.

Budget Transparency

In its ongoing commitment to budget transparency, the Office of Budget Planning and Administration publicly posts all budget documents, timelines and annual expenditure reports.

Use the links below to access prior year reports and general operating fund budget information, and to learn more about the campus budget advisory committee.

This Year's Town Halls

Town halls provide an opportunity for open dialogue about the University’s budget and allow campus stakeholders to ask questions, share concerns and receive updates.