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San Francisco State University, also referred to as San Francisco State, SF State or SFSU, is a public university located in San Francisco, California. Established in 1899, SF State is a part of the California State University system. U.S. News & World Report (2000) ranked the university first in its reputation among its "Western University peers".
San Francisco State University offers more than 115 bachelor’s degrees, over 95 master’s degrees, over 25 credential programs and more than 30 certificate programs. The university is organized into eight academic divisions.
San Francisco State University’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Gators. They compete in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in Division II of the NCAA.
Students at the school often study drama and performing arts and 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 440 to 560 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 560 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 30,125 students (25,548 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) 338-1111
http://www.sfsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,843 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, international relations, sociology, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,316 | business management, business administration, labor studies |
| Education and Teaching | 616 | education, early childhood education, industrial arts teaching, school counseling, science teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 605 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, behavioral sciences |
| Media | 415 | radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Science | 311 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, natural sciences, marine biology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 217 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 186 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, dietitian, vocational counseling |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 183 | film studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 166 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 141 | social work, public administration, family and consumer science |
| Art Studies | 120 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Hospitality | 106 | hospitality management |
| Engineering | 98 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 75 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Construction Trades | 73 | apparel and textiles |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 71 | drama, dance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 65 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Design | 60 | interior design |
| Music | 54 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 37 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, Jewish studies |
| Medicine | 30 | gerontology, public health |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 25 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for San Francisco State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,471 | 77 |
| Master's degree | 1,368 | 57 |
| Doctor's degree | 23 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, San Francisco State had a total enrollment of 30,125 students (25,548 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 28% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
San Francisco State offers campus housing for 2,409 of its 25,548 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, 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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27,513 | 18,370 | 67% | 3,466 | 19% |
| Men | 9,863 | 6,190 | 63% | 1,284 | 21% |
| Women | 17,650 | 12,180 | 69% | 2,182 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 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 | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| 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 | $ 3,762 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,932 |
| Room and board | $ 11,500 |
| Room charge | $ 6,908 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,288 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,656 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,278 |
Financial Aid:
San Francisco State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115400)
San Francisco State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 281 | 199 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 123 | 171 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 48 | 44 |
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 | 14 | $120,824 | 13 | $118,683 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $106,868 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $102,254 | 7 | $71,177 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $119,851 | 25 | $105,955 |
*: 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 | 186 | $97,312 | 93 | $94,011 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 84 | $82,114 | 101 | $81,199 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 115 | $74,172 | 157 | $70,592 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 39 | $63,339 | 34 | $57,690 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 426 | $85,101 | 386 | $78,049 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 63 | 124 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Track | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 34 | 68 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Labor Studies
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
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 Indian/Native American 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
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
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
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 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits 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, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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