- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.38, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- Average net price: $11,183 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what California State University Sacramento reported: an average GPA of 3.38 (2025–26) and an acceptance rate of 94% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. California State University Sacramento reviews each application.
California State University Sacramento average GPA
California State University Sacramento reported an average high school GPA of 3.38 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
California State University Sacramento acceptance rate
California State University Sacramento admitted 26,036 of 27,702 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California State University Sacramento is a public 4-year university in Sacramento, California, with 28,820 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What California State University Sacramento looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
California State University Sacramento didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
California State University Sacramento awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,183 a year at California State University Sacramento in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into California State University Sacramento?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. California State University Sacramento admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into California State University Sacramento?
A lot: California State University Sacramento requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to California State University Sacramento?
Check California State University Sacramento's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. California State University Sacramento didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at California State University Sacramento?
California State University Sacramento's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 26,036 of 27,702 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is there a minimum GPA for California State University Sacramento?
California State University Sacramento doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.38, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA did California State University Sacramento's first-year students have?
43.6% of California State University Sacramento's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (19.7%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Can I get into California State University Sacramento with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be on the low side there: 22.9% of California State University Sacramento's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
Does California State University Sacramento give credit for AP exams?
Yes. California State University Sacramento awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at California State University Sacramento if a parent went there?
No. California State University Sacramento doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at California State University Sacramento after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,183 a year at California State University Sacramento in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check California State University Sacramento's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State University-SacramentoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- California State University Sacramento Common Data Set 2025–26California State University Sacramento: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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