More selective than 7% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose San Francisco State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
San Francisco State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is San Francisco State University compared with other California colleges?
San Francisco State University has the 86th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | California State University Maritime Academy | 95% | 60% | $20,555 |
| 83 | California State University-San Marcos | 95% | 55% | $10,229 |
| 84 | California State University-Fresno | 95% | 57% | $7,000 |
| 85 | Life Pacific University | 96% | 40% | $20,898 |
| 86 | San Francisco State University | 96% | 50% | $12,278 |
| 87 | California State University-East Bay | 97% | 48% | $9,320 |
| 88 | California State University-Monterey Bay | 97% | 59% | $13,663 |
| 89 | California State University-Stanislaus | 98% | 53% | $6,067 |
| 90 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 98% | 49% | $13,171 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at San Francisco State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
San Francisco State University admissions questions
What is the San Francisco State University acceptance rate?
San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 28,727 of 29,878 applicants were admitted.
Does San Francisco State University require the SAT or ACT?
San Francisco State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at San Francisco State University?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,985 of 28,727).
Is San Francisco State University getting harder to get into?
San Francisco State University accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to San Francisco State University overview