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San Francisco State University (SFSU)
- 1600 Holloway Ave
- San Francisco, CA 94132
- OPEID College Code: 00115400
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- General Phone: (415) 338-1111
- President: Robert A. Corrigan
- Website: www.sfsu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 30,125
- College Alias: SFSU
- College Mascot: Gators

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SFSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 9,220 | 16,843 | 26,063 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,615 (61%) | 11,615 (69%) | 17,230 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,159 (21%) | 2,100 (18%) | 3,259 (19%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,545 | 78% |
| ACT ® Exam | 588 | 18% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 49%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 28% | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,575 | $4,186 | $2,047 | $2,912 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 155 | 136 | 145 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,801 | 4,843 | 4,505 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,456 | $3,166 | $3,128 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,626 | $13,336 | $13,298 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $1,260 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 | $10,458 |
| Other Expenses | $3,960 | $3,852 | $3,654 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 | $10,458 |
| Other Expenses | $3,960 | $3,852 | $3,654 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,960 | $3,852 | $3,654 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,302 | $19,832 | $18,500 |
| Out of State | $30,472 | $30,002 | $28,670 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,302 | $19,832 | $18,500 |
| Out of State | $30,472 | $30,002 | $28,670 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,802 | $8,332 | $8,042 |
| Out of State | $18,972 | $18,502 | $18,212 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 30,125 Undergraduate: 25,134 Graduate: 4,991
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,196 Female: 17,929
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,448 Female: 14,686
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,748 Female: 3,243
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,673 Part-Time: 7,452
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,863 Part-Time: 5,271
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,810 Part-Time: 2,181
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,894 | 6% |
| American Indian | 187 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,710 | 6% |
| Asian | 8,531 | 28% |
| Hispanic | 4,393 | 15% |
| White | 9,423 | 31% |
| Unknown | 3,987 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 258 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,572 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,602 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 8,221 | 27% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,756 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,076 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,039 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 968 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 555 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 78 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,513 | 2,405 | 1,108 |
| Faculty Status | 1,738 | 888 | 850 |
| Tenured Faculty | 538 | 490 | 48 |
| Graduate Assistants | 308 | - | 308 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,706 | 856 | 850 |
| Primarily Instruction | 894 | 97 | 797 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 101 | 101 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,053 | 951 | 102 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 653 | 497 | 156 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 241 | 188 | 53 |
| Skilled Crafts | 59 | 58 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 166 | 105 | 61 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,946 (793) | $82,795 (418) | $76,771 (375) |
| Professor | $94,497 (276) | $95,241 (182) | $93,057 (94) |
| Associate Professor | $79,665 (164) | $79,507 (75) | $79,799 (89) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,726 (282) | $71,594 (122) | $68,301 (160) |
| Lecturer | $62,408 (69) | $63,951 (38) | $60,515 (31) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $109,169 (52) | $123,586 (24) | $96,813 (28) |
| Professor | $120,002 (28) | $123,785 (16) | $114,958 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $106,266 (4) | - (-) | $106,266 (4) |
| Lecturer | $83,680 (17) | $110,260 (6) | $69,182 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,523 (845) | $83,790 (442) | $76,941 (403) |
| Professor | $94,837 (304) | $95,729 (198) | $93,170 (106) |
| Associate Professor | $79,839 (168) | $79,507 (75) | $80,106 (93) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,726 (282) | $71,594 (122) | $68,301 (160) |
| Lecturer | $63,605 (86) | $67,533 (44) | $59,491 (42) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $312,778 | $128,128 | $184,650 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 247 | 101 | 146 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 203 | 101 | 102 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Soccer | 54 | 24 | 30 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 31 | - | 31 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 31 | - | 31 |
| Cross Country | 31 | 12 | 19 |
| Wrestling | 22 | 22 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $60,421 | $57,350 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,839 | $11,399 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 48% |
| American Indian | 23% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 49% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 48% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 11% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 7 |
| Drug Related | 48 | 55 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 11 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 37 | 50 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 10 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 45 | 75 |
| Vehicle Theft | 13 | 27 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 35 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 11 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
