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About Sacramento State
World-Class Education in the Heart of California
Sac State is Sacramento’s University – the only public university in the capital of the state that has the world’s fifth-largest economy. Founded in 1947, Sac State has grown into 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, located on 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 greatly 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.
Nearly 1.3 Billion Annual Regional Economic Impact
Driven by Student Success
From engaging classes taught by top experts to an array of resources and support, Sacramento State is where students come first. Scholarships, academic and mental health counseling, a food pantry, peer mentoring and more help students succeed in their journeys to earn a college degree, launch their career and reach their full potential.
9th Most Tranformative College
Money.com, 2020
- 23:1 student to faculty ratio
- 1,758 full - and part -time faculty
- 32 average class size
- 247% increase in 4-year grad rate (since 2016)
- 30,883 total students
Degrees earned:
- 8,795 Total Degrees
- 7,739 Bachelor's
- 995 Master's
- 61 Doctorates
A Place of Belonging
Sacramento State is a welcoming place, committed to ensuring 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 largest population of Black students in California and 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
- Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Federally Designated
- Black-Serving Instituion (BSI), CA Assembly Designated
- First Generation-Serving Instituion (FGSI), First Gen Forward Network
High-Quality, Accessible Education
Sacramento 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. Ideally situated along the American River and minutes from the Capitol and downtown Sacramento, the campus offers unique opportunities for students to work, play and study.
#8 Best Bang for the Buck for Western Colleges
Washington Monthly, 2023
- 8,018 annual in-state tuition & fees
- $19,173 average annual room & board
- 3,200 students live on campus
- 8 residence halls
- 57% of students receive financial aid
- 48% of students are Pell Grant eligible
