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Campus Culture
A Mindset and a Lifestyle
Sacramento State wants every student to feel seen and valued, a culture that resonates throughout its policies and programs. The University prioritizes support systems for students of all backgrounds and cultures through its expanding cultural and academic centers, mental health support systems, and basic needs programs, among many others. Students with disabilities, who have spent time in foster care, were formerly incarcerated, or who are raising children while earning their degrees also have access to programs designed to help them succeed on their academic journeys.
“The University is creating a campus culture where dignity and accessibility isn’t an afterthought, it’sfoundational to everything we do.”
Dr. Luke Wood, Sacramento State President
Beyond the Classroom
When they are outside of the classroom, Sac State students can choose from numerous activities to help them wind down, meet new people, and enhance their college experience. Those interested in mixed martial arts—boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, jiujitsu—can take part in Combat U, where they receive professional instruction and competition opportunities. Many other sports and social clubs are active on campus. Student dance, art, and music productions offer entertainment throughout the academic year. The University Union and The WELL feature gathering spots for various activities including recreational games, studying, and simply relaxing.
#1 Best College Town in California
WalletHub.com, 2024
- 21 Competitive Sports Clubs
- Combat U Boxing Largest Club Sport on campus
- 126 Peak Adventures Trips, Classes & Clinics
- 33 Greek Organizations
- 317 Student Clubs & Organizations
Home of Champions
Sacramento State’s 21 intercollegiate teams have a combined 106 NCAA Division I conference titles. In 2024-25, the volleyball, women’s soccer, women’s golf, and women’s tennis teams each claimed conference championships and advanced to NCAA tournaments. Additionally, Hornet football has been ranked among the top 15 NCAA FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) teams for the past six seasons, and will be moving to the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) in 2026. Nearly 500 Sacramento State student-athletes also excelled academically, maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0 for the past 23 semesters.
21 Intercollegiate Sports
NCAA DIVISION I
- 3.2 average GPA for student-athletes
- New Hornet Pavillion Home of Sac State Basketball
- 10th Highest Football Game Attendance Nationally
- 182 Students Named All-Academic Team
- 10 Former Sac State Students Play in the NFL or MLB
- 106 NCAA Division I Conference Championships
Earning Gold for Going Green
Whether it's striving to become a zero-waste campus by 2030 or to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, Sacramento State’s innovative ways to reduce its impact on the planet, including machines that turn waste into fertilizer and electricity, have earned the University top marks for sustainability. Sac State has been recognized for its sustainability efforts with the 2024 Outstanding Waste Prevention Award from the California Resource Recovery Association and its third STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, receiving its highest-ever score. Sac State was ranked in the top 100 universities in the world by the International Sustainability Green Metric Rating system. The 300-acre campus is also known for its canopy of more than 3,500 trees.
- Bee Campus USA since 2021
- Bike Campus USA since 2016
- 3,500 Trees
