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California State University, Sacramento, popularly called Sac State, is a public university with an enrollment of over 25,000 students. It was established in 1947, and offers over 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate degrees. These courses are taught in 8 colleges:
Sac State’s official colors are gold and green, and the mascot is the Hornet. Soccer, tennis, basketball, football, volleyball and golf are prominent among the university's athletic teams. Sac State alumni include top notch film personalities like Tom Hanks and Creed Bratton, Grammy award-winning musician Bobby McFerrin, and several other eminent authors, business tycoons, academicians and sports stars.
The most common majors at the school are in media.
Sacramento State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 410 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 430 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Sacramento State works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 28,829 students were enrolled in Sacramento State.
The school offers students meal plans. Sacramento State student athletes compete in Big Sky Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Sacramento
6000 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819-2694
General Phone: (916) 278-6011
http://www.csus.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,147 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 1,126 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, sociology, political science, economics, interdisciplinary studies, social services, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 536 | education, early childhood education, school counseling, trade and industrial teaching, business teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 384 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Media | 381 | communication studies, journalism |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 380 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 332 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 235 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 197 | civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Science | 188 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 147 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 93 | computer science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Design | 80 | graphic design, interior design |
| Medical Support and Technology | 77 | health service and sciences |
| Art Studies | 54 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 44 | photography |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | construction engineering tech, engineering technology |
| Mathematics | 33 | mathematics |
| Music | 24 | music performance, music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 24 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 23 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 20 | drama |
| Medicine | 8 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Sacramento State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,593 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 976 | 38 |
In 2007-2008, Sacramento State had a total enrollment of 28,829 students (23,293 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Sacramento State offers campus housing for 1,048 of its 23,293 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sacramento, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,471 | 11,657 | 67% | 2,469 | 21% |
| Men | 7,260 | 4,658 | 64% | 983 | 21% |
| Women | 10,211 | 6,999 | 69% | 1,486 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,854 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,024 |
| Room and board | $ 11,210 |
| Room charge | $ 6,356 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,388 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,656 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,414 |
Financial Aid:
Sacramento State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115000)
Sacramento State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 277 | 209 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 105 | 99 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $108,038 | 10 | $111,797 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $87,749 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $84,807 | 8 | $83,082 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $104,016 | 24 | $98,137 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 159 | $93,891 | 96 | $91,815 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 95 | $71,705 | 99 | $70,896 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 101 | $65,332 | 97 | $63,148 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $57,767 | 51 | $59,877 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 383 | $78,494 | 343 | $72,922 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Baseball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 154 | 315 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Track | 17 | 34 | 51 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 106 | 136 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sacramento State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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