College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
20,033
Graduation Rate
50%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,077
Retention Rate
84%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,424
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,304
Avg Net Price
$12,882
Room & Board
$17,955
Total COA
$25,258
Median Debt
$15,371
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$9,307
$30,001–48,000
$10,251
$48,001–75,000
$12,916
$75,001–110,000
$16,944
$110,001+
$22,813
Pell Grant Rate: 41%
Federal Loan Rate: 25%
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Sticker Price$37,259
Estimated Net Price$12,882 (avg)
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San Francisco State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,077
Retention Rate
84%
Median Debt
$15,371
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
18.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
10.0%
Psychology
8.8%
Biology
7.5%
Communication
7.2%
Social Sciences
7.1%
Health Professions
7.1%
Computer Science
5.7%
Education
4.4%
Criminal Justice
3.7%
Demographics
Men 46%Women 54%
White
15.4%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
39.9%
Asian
23.9%
Two or More
5.9%
International
3.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.