California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public · 28,350 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,501 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $7,001 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $9,212 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $11,814 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,861 |
| All incomes (average) | $9,338 |
Sticker tuition: $8,018 in-state, $20,618 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 49%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $64,876
- Median debt at graduation
- $15,000
- International undergrads
- 474 (1.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing14%
Business14%
Social Sciences9%
Psychology8%
Criminal Justice7%
Engineering5%
Communications & Media5%
Computer Science5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Education5%
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