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California State University Sacramento
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
November 30, 2023
298 Days Left
Admissions Department
6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 278-1000
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
History
2
Academic Electives
1
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Required for some
March 1
SAT Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Only
Not reported
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Required for some
March 1
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
SAT: Used for admission , ACT: Used for admission
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
6000 J Street
Sacramento
CA
95819
Phone
(916) 278-1000
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
November 30, 2023
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins March 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
Not reported
Early Action Notification
December 1
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
94% of 22,653 applicants were admitted
Women
95% of 13,263 applicants were admitted
Men
92% of 9,361 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,652 (22%) of 21,213 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,666 (21%) of 12,567 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,986 (23%) of 8,646 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
12%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
15.1%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 520 average , 440-550 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
0.8%
Score of 600 - 700
12.3%
Score of 500 - 600
38.5%
Score of 400 - 500
35.3%
Score of 300 - 400
12.8%
Score of 200 - 300
0.3%
SAT EBRW: 520 average , 450-540 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.6%
Score of 600 - 700
9.4%
Score of 500 - 600
36.1%
Score of 400 - 500
44%
Score of 300 - 400
8.9%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
19 average , 16-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
0%
Score of 24 - 29
26.1%
Score of 18 - 23
30.4%
Score of 12 - 17
41.3%
Score of 6 - 11
2.2%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
0%
Score of 24 - 29
17.4%
Score of 18 - 23
34.8%
Score of 12 - 17
47.8%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
2.2%
Score of 24 - 29
23.9%
Score of 18 - 23
19.6%
Score of 12 - 17
45.7%
Score of 6 - 11
8.7%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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