California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) is an institution of higher education that celebrates diversity and fosters long-term success. It is known for being an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). It is the 11th oldest school in the 23-campus California State University system.
California State University, Sacramento which was earlier known as Sacramento State College was founded in 1947, but not at its current location. Sacramento State College was originally housed on the grounds of Sacramento City College (then named Sacramento Junior College). Construction on CSUS began in May 1951 on what was a combination of hop fields and peach orchards.
CSUS is a public university located in Sacramento, California at 6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819, United States.
California State University, Sacramento is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for teacher education. It is also a member of the National Council of Graduate Schools and the Western Association of Graduate Schools and is on the American Association of University Women's list of approved colleges.
CSUS offers a variety of programs such as undergraduate, teaching credentials, master's programs, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Some of the disciplines offered are engineering, social sciences, and arts.
California State University, Sacramento has a Fall enrollment of 31,573 students which includes 28,904 undergraduate students and 2,669 graduate students. Shown below are a few highlights of CSUS:
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Campus |
300 Acre |
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Student Retention Rate |
81% |
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Male: Female Ratio |
42:58 |
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Faculty Count |
1,897 |
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Alumni Count |
2,60,000+ |
At California State University, Sacramento, students come first, whether in the classroom or online. Expert faculty members are dedicated to providing meaningful education with a focus on excellence. Some reasons to choose CSUS are mentioned below:
The California State University, Sacramento has a large number of academic departments which offers programs in popular majors such as business, communications, and criminal justice and safety studies. Tabulated below are the academic departments under CSUS:
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Arts and Letters |
Business |
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Engineering and Computer Science |
Health and Human Resources |
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies |
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Continuing Education |
Education |
The Scholarship Office at Sacramento State supports students by offering a wide range of institutional and community scholarships. The Scholarship Office awards nearly $4 million dollars in the form of institutional scholarships each year. Given below are some of the financial aid options available at CSUS:
There are a variety of student support programs and services across California State University, Sacramento campus for students to stay on track. Some of the student services at CSUS are listed below:
In the Fall of 2020, the total student enrollment at CSUS was 31,451 students. This included 28,697 undergraduate students, 2,754 graduate students, 3,761 freshmen and 4,219 transfer students.
CSUS provides a world-class education in the heart of California’s capital. It is home to some of the top programs, centres, scholars, and students in the country, collectively comprising an environment of growth and learning where students, faculty, and staff come to redefine the possible. Given below are some of the national and international rankings awarded to CSUS by various ranking agencies:
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Student-Faculty Ratio 25:1 |
Male-Female Ratio 44:56 |
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International Students 938 |
Total Enrolment 31,255 |
International applicants applying to CSUS need to submit the Cal State Apply which is a centralized application system for all 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system. The other California State University, Sacramento admission requirements for international students are:
Acceptance Rate |
Minimum Score
TOEFL Requirements
Min. 80
Minimum Score
IELTS Requirements
Min. 6.5
Application Website
Accepts Direct Application
yes
Accepts Common Application
No
Total Applications
-
All students enrolled at a CSU campus pay a per-semester systemwide tuition fee, in addition to campus mandatory fees. Non-resident students also pay a per-unit fee, and students enrolled in some graduate business programs have an additional per-unit fee. The tuition fee per semester for undergraduates is $1,665. The tuition fees per semester for the credential program is $1,932 while for the post-baccalaureate is $2,082.
| Degree Type | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Diploma | - |
| Undergraduate | $16,800 |
| Post Graduate | $15,800 |
CSUS has different application deadlines for different terms. For the Fall term, the application opens on October 1st and closes on December 15th. While for the Spring term, the application opens on August 1st and closes on August 31st.
| Events | Dates |
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| Application Deadline |
2022-11-01
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The expenses that the students incur at CSUS include tuition fees, campus fees, and additional student expenses. The fees paid by students per semester are as follows:
Undergraduate Students
Credential Program
Post-Baccalaureate
Education Doctorate
For admissions, a student can contact CSUS by phone at (916) 278-1000. The phone hours are from Monday-Friday from 9 am - 4 pm. The email of CSUS for admission queries is admissions@csus.edu. Shown below is the other contact information of California State University, Sacramento:
Sacramento, California
Location
+1-916-278-6011
Contact No
Website
