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Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District / Wikimedia Commons / Public domainCalifornia State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
94%
Acceptance Rate
28,350
Undergraduates
$21k
Out-of-state tuition
56%
6-yr grad rate
$65k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
94%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.40
$70 application fee
28,350 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$20,618
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$9,338
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$15,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$64,876/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio23%
Why Go Here?
$65k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.4k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#112
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score84
Excellent value
49% First-Gen Students
49% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
California State University-Sacramento is a public college in Sacramento, CA. It enrolls 28,350 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
84
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.40
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Not reported
via Cal State Apply
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$20,618
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)41%
Room & Board (2024-25)$19,174
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$116k/yr
Construction Engineering$91k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$74k/yr
Civil Engineering$71k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$66k/yr
Computer Engineering$66k/yr
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
C
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at California State University-Sacramento?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,501 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,001 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,212 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,814 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,861 |
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