What California State University, Sacramento costs
California State University, Sacramento charges $8,018 a year in published tuition and fees for California residents, about $4,009 a semester, and $20,618 a year for students from other states, about $10,309 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,945 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $10,911 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
California State University, Sacramento takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into California State University, Sacramento
For fall 2024, California State University, Sacramento received 27,702 applications and admitted 26,036 students, and 3,989 enrolled as first-years.
What California State University, Sacramento students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at California State University, Sacramento (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 996 |
| Psychology | 640 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 631 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 551 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 357 |
| Computer Science | 350 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 339 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 295 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near California State University, Sacramento
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of California, Davis, Davis, California: about 17 miles away
- University of the Pacific, Stockton, California: about 41 miles away
Colleges like California State University, Sacramento
Large public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- San Jose State University, San Jose, California: 27,601 undergraduates
- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California: 30,197 undergraduates
- University of Washington–Seattle, Seattle, Washington: 31,942 undergraduates
- California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California: 32,691 undergraduates
- University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California: 33,475 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is California State University, Sacramento's acceptance rate? 94.0% for fall 2024: 26,036 of 27,702 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at California State University, Sacramento? $8,018 a year for in-state students and $20,618 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is California State University, Sacramento part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with California State University, Sacramento about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to California State University, Sacramento? About 28,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at California State University, Sacramento? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State University, Sacramento (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: California State University, Sacramento
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
