San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CAPublicRank 1023 of 1,732Traditional rank 662 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,307 |
| $30–48k | $10,251 |
| $48–75k | $12,916 |
| $75–110k | $16,944 |
| $110k+ | $22,813 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $7,524 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $7,424 |
| Change | −$100 (-1.3%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $19,304 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $17,955 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 systemwide tuition + campus fees (resident) | $8,820 |
| 2026-27 estimated cost of attendance, living on campus | $38,172 |
Source: California State University, 2026-27 estimated undergraduate cost of attendance (preliminary), calstate.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +2.3% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 50% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 84% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 48% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 29% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,980 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $1,081 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | $11,503 | $843 |
| California State University-Fresno | $11,412 | $928 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $11,362 | $856 |
| San Jose State University | $11,311 | $1,117 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $11,074 | $369 |
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