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San Francisco State University
  • 4 Year
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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The California State UniversitySan Francisco State University
#669 in Best Colleges in America
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    San Francisco State University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for SFSU?

    San Francisco State admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 84%. Students that get into San Francisco State have an average SAT score between 930-1130 or an average ACT score of 16-23. The regular admissions application deadline for San Francisco State is January 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    84%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    31,430
    SAT Range
    930-1130
    SAT Reading
    470-570
    SAT Math
    460-560
    Students Submitting SAT
    89%
    ACT Range
    16-23
    ACT English
    14-23
    ACT Math
    16-22
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    19%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    www2.calstate.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
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