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San Francisco State is located in a large city, in San Francisco, California. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at San Francisco State top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study liberal arts.
The admissions department at San Francisco State does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 570 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
San Francisco State offers classes to 28,950 students (24,115 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
San Francisco State does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in California Collegiate Athletic Association competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at San Francisco State.
More complete details are provided below.
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132
General Phone: (415) 338-2411
Admissions Phone: (415) 338-2163
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 338-2582
http://www.sfsu.edu
San Francisco State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,684 | English, liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, history, international relations, political science, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,399 | business management, business administration, labor studies, taxation |
| Education And Teaching | 560 | education, industrial arts teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, science teaching, trade and industrial teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 527 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, behavioral sciences |
| Media | 345 | radio and television, journalism |
| Science | 237 | biology, biochemistry, physics, geology, chemistry, natural sciences, marine biology |
| Family And Social Work | 220 | social work, public administration, family and consumer science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 218 | film studies, cinematography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 144 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 136 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 132 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Engineering | 132 | electrical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 129 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, dietitian, vocational counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 126 | criminal justice and safety |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 89 | drama, dance |
| Music | 61 | music performance, music |
| Medicine | 54 | gerontology, public health |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 52 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 49 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Hospitality | 47 | hospitality management |
| Construction Trades | 38 | apparel and textiles |
| Religion And Philosophy | 36 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 28 | environmental studies |
| Design | 27 | interior design |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for San Francisco State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,865 | 74 |
| Master's degree | 1,615 | 60 |
In 2005, San Francisco State had a total enrollment of 28,950 students (24,115 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 27% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
San Francisco State offers campus housing for 1,542 of its 24,115 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,122 | 12,134 | 67% | 2,895 | 24% |
| Men | 6,575 | 4,176 | 64% | 1,032 | 25% |
| Women | 11,547 | 7,958 | 69% | 1,863 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| 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 | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (415) 338-2163
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,298 |
| Room and board | $ 10,458 |
| Room charge | $ 5,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,654 |
Financial Aid:
San Francisco State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 338-2582
San Francisco 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 | 21 | $112,481 | 12 | $106,874 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $100,389 | 7 | $63,195 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $108,502 | 20 | $90,919 |
*: 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 | $84,321 | 105 | $82,470 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 71 | $70,542 | 73 | $70,593 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 102 | $62,804 | 119 | $59,814 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 30 | $54,934 | 25 | $52,892 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 397 | $74,108 | 322 | $69,108 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 73 | 118 |
| Basketball | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 55 | 76 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Labor Studies
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian-American Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Francisco State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits 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, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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