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San Francisco State University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
November 30, 2024
80 Days Left
Admissions Department
1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132-1722
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Only
Not reported
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco
CA
94132-1722
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
November 30, 2024
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins December 20
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
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
91% of 30,966 applicants were admitted
Women
92% of 18,612 applicants were admitted
Men
89% of 12,154 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,741 (17%) of 27,973 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,716 (16%) of 17,169 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,025 (19%) of 10,804 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
14%
3.75 - 3.99
15%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
17%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
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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