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The Region’s University, Today and Always
Founded as Sacramento State College in 1947 with 235 students and five full-time faculty members, Sacramento State has been serving the region for 75 years. Now nearly 31,000 students strong, it is the sixth largest of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system. It is an accessible and inclusive place of learning and achievement, a hub of diverse thought and intellectual challenge, and is intertwined with the community it serves. From research that results in impactful legislation to entrepreneurial ideas that blossom into robust businesses, Sacramento State continues to provide immersive learning experiences that benefit students, the region, and beyond. It is Sacramento’s University.
2023 Fall Rankings and Distinctions
- #4 Most Diverse in the West (U.S. News & World Report)
- #9 Most Transformative College (Money.com)
- #8 Best Bang for the Buck in the West in the West (Washington Monthly)
- #12 Top Performers on Social Mobility in the West (U.S. News & World Report)
- #8 Top Public Universities in the West (U.S. News & World Report)
- #10 Best Colleges for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report)
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