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Campus Culture
A Mindset and a Lifestyle
At Sacramento State, a deeply rooted ethos of passion, grit and curiosity defines the University’s culture. The Way of the Hornet is a new awareness campaign that captures this spirit. Developed with Gen Z audiences and future students in mind, the campaign highlights the unique traits of the Sac State community. It aims to inspire [Text Wrapping Break]others to embrace these qualities throughout their Hornet journey – extending beyond campus to drive change in communities, the state and the world. The campaign is featured at the airport, and on social media, television, billboards, posters, bus tails, streetlight banners and even the campus bookstore..
“The Way of the Hornet means resilience that’s also a mindset. A way of being, a way of thinking, a way of acting. You’re a student while expressing your creativity and expressing your talent through your way of going to school.”
Grace Ballou, Sacramento State Student, Business Administration
Beyond the Classroom
Campus is filled with activities both in and out of the classroom. Students can participate in clubs and organizations; volunteer in the community; enjoy student dance, art and music productions; play sports or cheer on their favorite teams; work out; and more. The University Union and The WELL also provide gathering spots for various activities, including recreational games, studying, socializing and relaxing.
#1 Best College Town in California
WalletHub.com, 2024
- 286 student clubs and orgs
- 33 Greek orgs
- 22 competitive sport clubs
- 145 Peak Adventures trips, classes & clinics
- 24 Intramural sports leagues and tournaments at The WELL
- 10,000 Hornet Nest Fest welcome event participants
Home of Champions
Sacramento State’s 21 intercollegiate teams have combined to win 106 NCAA Division I conference titles. The men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s soccer and volleyball teams each claimed conference championships and advanced to the NCAA tournament during the 2023-24 season. Additionally, Hornet football has been ranked among the top 10 NCAA FCS teams for the past five seasons. Nearly 500 Sacramento State student-athletes also excelled academically, maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 for the past 21 semesters.
21 Intercollegiate Sports
NCAA DIVISION I
- 3.1 average GPA for student-athletes
- 106 NCAA Division I conference championships
- 6 teams won Big Sky titles in 2024
- 213 student-athletes named All-Academic Team
- 12th highest football game attendance nationally (FCS)
- Opened new gymnastics training facility
Earning Gold for Going Green
Whether it’s striving to become a zero-waste campus by 2030 or achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, Sacramento State is finding innovative ways to reduce its impact on the planet. Innovations such as new machines that turn food waste into fertilizer and electricity – as well as the campus’s canopy of more than 3,500 trees across 300-acres – have earned the University top marks for sustainability. The campus earned its third Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, achieving its highest-ever score.
GARDEN FOR WILDLIFE DESIGNATION
National Wildlife Federation
- Bee Campus USA since 2021
- Tree Campus USA since 2012
- Bike Campus USA since 2016
