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About Sacramento State
World-Class Education in the Heart of California
Sacramento State is Sacramento’s University—the only public university in the capital of California, the fourth-largest economy in the world. Founded in 1947, Sac State has grown to the sixth-largest campus in the California State University (CSU) system and one of the region’s leading centers of research, innovation, and community engagement. It is an accessible and inclusive place of learning locatedon a picturesque campus along the American River. The University’s 31,000 students learn directly from dedicated faculty, who help them reach their academic goals and graduate ready to contribute to their communities. From research that results in impactful legislation to entrepreneurial ideas that blossom into robust businesses, Sacramento State provides immersive learning experiences that benefit students, the region, and beyond.
2.1 Billion Annual Regional Economic Impact
Driven by Student Success
Earning a degree from Sacramento State is an investment in the future, and the University’s faculty, staff, and administrators work to ensure that students get the most from their education. In his Fall 2025 address to the campus community, President Luke Wood said that helping students earn a return on their academic investments would be one of his top priorities. To that end, the University is implementing more internships that offer hands-on experience, and more courses focused on technologies and emerging career opportunities to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving global landscape.
9th Most Transformative College
Money.com, 2020
- 1,730 full-and part-time faculty
- 256% Increase in 4-Year Grad Rate, Since 2015
- 33 average Class Size
- 25:1 Student:Faculty Ratio
A Place of Belonging
Sac State is a welcoming community, committed to making sure all students feel supported, respected, and valued. It’s where 29% of students are first in their families to attend college, and where faculty, staff, and students come together to teach, work, and learn. The campus is home to the nation’s first Black Honors College, and the new Wileety Native American College is also the first of its kind in California. Sacramento State boasts programs, services, and centers focusing on Native American, Latine, Black, Asian American, LGBTQ+, and first-generation scholars, among others.
2nd Most Diverse Campus in the Western U.S.
Wall Street Journal, 2024
- Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) FEDERALLY DESIGNATED
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Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) FEDERALLY DESIGNATED
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Black-Serving Institution (BSI) CA ASSEMBLY DESIGNATED
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First Generation-Serving Institution (FGSI) FIRST GEN FORWARD NETWORK
High-Quality, Accessible Education
Sac State receives high marks for affordability as well as its impact on post-graduation salaries, boosted by a focus on real-world learning experiences, and campus improvements such as new, affordable student housing. The University broke ground on two new housing communities for students, Hornet Place and Mt. Whitney Hall. Named 8th Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges by Washington Monthly in 2025, Sac State is idyllically situated along the American River and minutes from the Capitol and downtown Sacramento.
No. 9 Top Performer on Social Mobility in the West
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- $9,014 Annual In-State Tuition & Fees
- 55% of Students Receive Financial Aid
- $19,644 Average Annual Room & Board
- 3,200 Students Live on Campus
- 8 Residence Halls, 2 New Halls*
OPENING IN 2026 & 2027*
