- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $13,353 a year (2022–23)
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San Francisco State University reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.
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San Francisco State University GPA requirements
San Francisco State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and San Francisco State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
San Francisco State University acceptance rate
San Francisco State University admitted 27,215 of 28,221 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
San Francisco State University is a public 4-year university in San Francisco, California, with 19,444 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What San Francisco State University 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 |
San Francisco State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
San Francisco State University 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 $13,353 a year at San Francisco State University 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
How hard is it to get into San Francisco State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. San Francisco State University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at San Francisco State University?
A lot: San Francisco State University 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.
Does San Francisco State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check San Francisco State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. San Francisco State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA does San Francisco State University look for?
San Francisco State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does San Francisco State University accept?
San Francisco State University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 27,215 of 28,221 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at San Francisco State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. San Francisco State University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at San Francisco State University?
Yes. San Francisco State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to San Francisco State University?
No. San Francisco State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does San Francisco State University look at legacy status?
No. San Francisco State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does San Francisco State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,353 a year at San Francisco State University 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 San Francisco State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: San Francisco State UniversityU.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.
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