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California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
California State University-Sacramento is a public institution located in the city setting of Sacramento, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 28.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
28.4K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,960
Earnings 5yr: $138,606
Debt: $19,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,033
Earnings 5yr: $107,931
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,594
Earnings 5yr: $127,606
Debt: $15,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,293
Earnings 5yr: $113,277
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,193
Earnings 5yr: $102,565
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,394
Earnings 5yr: $107,734
Debt: $17,500
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,270
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,512
Earnings 5yr: $106,616
Debt: $19,430
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,444
Earnings 5yr: $90,404
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,467
Earnings 5yr: $110,544
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,973
Earnings 5yr: $95,595
Debt: $19,124
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,878
Earnings 5yr: $91,357
Debt: $19,399
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,519
Earnings 5yr: $108,027
Debt: $15,625
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,632
Earnings 5yr: $78,900
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,962
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,100
Earnings 5yr: $84,839
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,062
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,515
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,785
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,234
Earnings 5yr: $66,360
Debt: $15,881
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,430
Earnings 5yr: $72,393
Debt: $27,749
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,338
In-State Tuition$8,018
Out-of-State Tuition$20,618
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
49%
Pell Grants
23%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,074
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,876
Completion Signals
56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
49%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$39,578
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