San Francisco, CA · Public
San Francisco State University is a public four-year college in San Francisco, CA, enrolling about 18,639 students.
It admits 96% of applicants.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $9,803 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $25,244.
50% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $73,299 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: San Francisco State University.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
| College | Distance | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|
| City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA |
1 mi | $5,852 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA |
4 mi | $30,496 |
| California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA |
5 mi | $41,109 |
| Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA |
6 mi | $41,747 |
| Skyline College San Bruno, CA |
6 mi | $616 |
| College of Alameda Alameda, CA |
12 mi | $294 |
| Reach University Oakland, CA |
12 mi | $22,412 |
| Laney College Oakland, CA |
13 mi | $9,315 |
| College of Marin Kentfield, CA |
16 mi | $23,388 |