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California State University-Sacramento Teaching Programs

California State University-Sacramento is a public institution located in Sacramento, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

California State University-Sacramento Rankings

Sacramento State has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#18 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#19 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#71 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is California State University-Sacramento?

Contact information for Sacramento State are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819-2694
Phone:	9162786011
Website:	www.csus.edu/
Admissions:	www.csus.edu/apply/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.csus.edu/apply/financial-aid-scholarships/

How Do I Get Into Sacramento State?

You can apply to Sacramento State online at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

Sacramento State is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Sacramento State

Here’s what Sacramento State requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Sacramento State?

Sacramento State maintains an acceptance rate of 94%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Sacramento State can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	12,052	11,238	93%
Women	15,650	14,798	95%

Can I Afford California State University-Sacramento?

The average net price after aid at Sacramento State is $10,512. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$1,934
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$1,934
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,018
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,618

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at Sacramento State receive some form of financial aid (3,782 students).

Approximately 71% of students at Sacramento State receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,036 per student.

49% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,426.

Student Loan Debt

23% of Sacramento State undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,831 per year.

California State University-Sacramento Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,489 students enrolled at Sacramento State. Sacramento State is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 27,867 undergraduate students at Sacramento State, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Sacramento undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5,852
Black or African American	1,922
Hispanic	10,589
White	6,325
American Indian/Alaska Native	83
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	250
Two or More Races	1,755
Non-Resident	445

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Sacramento State are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	3,843
Nevada	11
Washington	8
Arizona	7
Colorado	7

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California State University-Sacramento Graduate Student Diversity

2,904 of Sacramento State’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Sacramento State, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Sacramento graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	426
Black or African American	142
Hispanic	885
White	935
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	23
Two or More Races	153
Non-Resident	232

Online Learning at California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento State offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

15,088 undergraduate students at Sacramento State took at least one online class — of those, 1,624 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 814 students took at least one online class and 466 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at California State University-Sacramento

The following teaching programs are offered at Sacramento State, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	340	121	—	461
Education, General	—	146	—	151
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	59	—	59
Special Education and Teaching	—	45	—	50
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	23	—	—	23
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	19	19

Academic Programs at California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento State offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Sacramento State maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.