California State University-Sacramento
About
California State University, Sacramento is a public university in Sacramento, California, United States. Founded in 1947 as Sacramento State College, it is part of the California State University system.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 2.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs at CSUS
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CSUS vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions CSUS selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia State University-Sacramento | 56% | — | 31,943 | $10,512 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Chico | 63% | 92.7% | 15,257 | $14,838 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Dominguez Hills | 43% | 93.3% | 15,182 | $3,659 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-East Bay | 48% | 97.4% | 12,326 | $11,276 | R2 Research |
California State University-Fresno | 57% | 95.3% | 24,427 | $6,480 | R2 Research |
California State University-Fullerton | 70% | 90.5% | 43,662 | $5,646 | R2 Research |
California State University-Long Beach | 69% | 46.3% | 42,003 | $8,931 | R2 Research |
California State University-Los Angeles | 53% | 91.3% | 23,163 | $4,113 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Northridge | 57% | 93.4% | 38,313 | $7,599 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-San Bernardino | 55% | 93.7% | 18,492 | $5,918 | R2 Research |
San Francisco State University | 50% | 96.4% | 22,563 | $12,882 | R2 Research |
San Jose State University | 69% | 84.6% | 37,661 | $13,741 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Peer group median | 56% | 93.3% | 23,795 | $8,265 |
CSUS Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Our mission is to enhance University effectiveness with information and research to support planning and budgeting, assessment, accreditation, policy formation, and decision making.
Visit IR office page- Shiva PillaiDirector
- Nancy HardyAcademic Planning Database Coordinator
- Agata UrbanData & Visualization Analyst
- Rachel NguyenStrategic Research Analyst
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcsus.edu
- Data definitionData Definitions & Glossary | Sacramento StateThis glossary provides a comprehensive set of data definitions used across Sacramento State University, offering key definitions related to academic, administrative, and student terms for better understanding and navigation within the institution’s framework.csus.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookSacramento State Fact Book2026The Sacramento State Fact Book provides an overview of California State University-Sacramento, highlighting its role as a key educational institution in California's state capital. The document lists recent rankings, showcasing the university's diversity, transformative impact, affordability, and social mobility. It emphasizes the campus's growth and community engagement, as well as the dedication of its faculty to student success.csus.edu
- Strategic planSacramento State Strategic Plan2023The Sacramento State Strategic Plan for 2023-2028 provides a comprehensive roadmap focusing on key areas such as student success, teaching, and diversity. Building on its foundation as a regional institution, the plan aims to serve current student needs and prepare for future growth. With input from various stakeholders, the plan sets priorities that include resource sustainability, community involvement, and campus wellness and safety.csus.edu
Grants & funding (2)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni of CSUS (5)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Tom HanksActing
- Ryan CooglerFilmmaking
- Janice Rogers BrownLaw
- Lester HoltJournalism
- Joe Serna Jr.Politics
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