by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 24,024 undergraduates in 2020, SFSU is a very large, public university located in San Francisco, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, SFSU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SFSU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SFSU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at SFSU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SFSU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", SFSU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SFSU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SFSU for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, SFSU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
SFSU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
SFSU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 24,024 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 19,847 (82.6%). Part-time attendance was 4,177 (17.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 19,847 | 4,177 | 24,024 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SFSU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank SFSU #633 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SFSU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SFSU Diversity Guide.
SFSU has a total of 291 student athletes, 111 men and 180 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,801,142 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,801,142 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to San Francisco State University Athletics