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Students attend Sacramento State in Sacramento, California, a large city. The school is a public institution. Sacramento State degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Sacramento State is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 51% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Sacramento State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 27,932 students at the school (as of 2005).
Sacramento State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Sky Conference.
Sacramento State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Sacramento
6000 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819-2694
General Phone: (916) 278-6011
Admissions Phone: (916) 278-6723
Financial Aid Phone: (916) 278-6554
http://www.csus.edu
Sacramento State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,261 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, history, economics, social services, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,148 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 608 | education, early childhood education, school counseling, trade and industrial teaching |
| Media | 422 | communication studies, journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 369 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 368 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 315 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Engineering | 287 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 192 | computer science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 175 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 155 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 151 | registered nursing |
| Design | 120 | graphic design, interior design |
| Art Studies | 66 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 29 | photography |
| Music | 29 | music, music performance |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | engineering technology, construction engineering tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 29 | philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 27 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 27 | drama |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 22 | health service and sciences |
| Medicine | 6 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Sacramento State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,659 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 1,202 | 36 |
In 2005, Sacramento State had a total enrollment of 27,932 students (23,370 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
Sacramento State offers campus housing for 1,126 of its 23,370 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sacramento, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,515 | 6,374 | 51% | 2,345 | 37% |
| Men | 4,946 | 2,444 | 49% | 931 | 38% |
| Women | 7,569 | 3,930 | 52% | 1,414 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (916) 278-6723
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,072 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,242 |
| Room and board | $ 8,392 |
| Room charge | $ 4,772 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,586 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,773 |
Financial Aid:
Sacramento State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (916) 278-6554
Sacramento State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 29 | $100,518 | 15 | $100,246 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $99,110 | 18 | $95,908 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 194 | $83,472 | 101 | $81,970 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $63,433 | 48 | $64,721 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 155 | $53,834 | 140 | $52,010 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $57,502 | 38 | $52,138 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 423 | $68,742 | 327 | $63,144 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Baseball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 162 | 143 | 305 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Track | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 104 | 135 |
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical 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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Physical Sciences
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 3% | |
| 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 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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