California State University-Sacramento

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,084

5.96% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$10,110

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

94%

27,702 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

31,943

77% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.3%

2,080 Graduates

About

California State University-Sacramento is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at California State University-Sacramento were General Business Administration & Management (1,040 degrees awarded), General Psychology (648 degrees), and General Health Services (632 degrees).

In 2024, 8,950 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-Sacramento. 59.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,142 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,414 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Sacramento is $6,084, which is $−17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California State University-Sacramento is $6,084, which is $17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,110.

In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending California State University-Sacramento received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,084

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California State University-Sacramento was $6,084. The cost of tuition at California State University-Sacramento is $−17,916 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of California State University-Sacramento (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,110

2024 Value

9.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 California State University-Sacramento had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,110. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California State University-Sacramento grew by 9.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of California State University-Sacramento (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,660

Room and Board

$1,112

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at California State University-Sacramento was of $18,660 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.53% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,112. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.11% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at California State University-Sacramento (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at California State University-Sacramento received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at California State University-Sacramento (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

California State University-Sacramento received 27,702 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.57% annual growth. Out of those 27,702 applicants, 26,036 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94% acceptance rate.

There were 31,943 students enrolled at California State University-Sacramento in 2024. 95% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

California State University-Sacramento has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

26,036

Accepted Out of 27,702

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of California State University-Sacramento was 94% (26,036 admissions from 27,702 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.57%, while admissions grew by 6.99%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of California State University-Sacramento (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

95%

Submission Percentage (2020)

3,570

Scores Submitted (2020)

95% of enrolled first-time students at California State University-Sacramento in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

California State University-Sacramento had a total enrollment of 31,943 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Sacramento is 24,607 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,336. This means that 77% of students enrolled at California State University-Sacramento are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at California State University-Sacramento, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% White, 20.4% Asian, 6.68% Black or African American, 6.16% Two or More Races, 0.927% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at California State University-Sacramento in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.1%) and White Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.6%), followed by White Female (20.4%) and Asian Female (9.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California State University-Sacramento in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,943 students. The full-time enrollment at California State University-Sacramento is 24,607 and the part-time enrollment is 7,336. This means that 77% of students enrolled at California State University-Sacramento are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at California State University-Sacramento (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California State University-Sacramento was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), California State University-Sacramento had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at California State University-Sacramento (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
11,912 enrolled students
White
7,555 enrolled students
Asian
6,501 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at California State University-Sacramento is 37.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% White, 20.4% Asian, 6.68% Black or African American, 6.16% Two or More Races, 0.927% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.326% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 748 students (2.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,772 more women than men received degrees from California State University-Sacramento. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California State University-Sacramento is hispanic or latino (3,142 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,414 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at California State University-Sacramento is General Business Administration & Management (1,040 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (648 degrees) and General Health Services (632 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at California State University-Sacramento, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (371 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (79 degrees), and History (156 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Sacramento are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (448,298 people), Other managers (348,650 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (213,492 people), Police officers (184,339 people), and Chief executives & legislators (149,531 people).

The most specialized majors at California State University-Sacramento in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (371 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (79 degrees), History (156 degrees), Protective Services (564 degrees), and Social Sciences (746 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Sacramento are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at California State University-Sacramento are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (371 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (79 degrees), History (156 degrees), Protective Services (564 degrees), and Social Sciences (746 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California State University-Sacramento are Elementary & secondary schools (562,612 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (509,363 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (368,755 people), Legal services (366,318 people), and Computer Systems Design (250,006 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California State University-Sacramento.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
1,040 degrees awarded
General Psychology
648 degrees awarded
General Health Services
632 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at California State University-Sacramento was General Business Administration & Management with 1,040 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at California State University-Sacramento according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,589

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,361

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,589 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Sacramento, which is 0.669 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,361).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at California State University-Sacramento by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 661 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Sacramento in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 595 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 595 degrees were awarded to men at California State University-Sacramento in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.9 times less than the 661 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from California State University-Sacramento completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at California State University-Sacramento is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.55% of graduates (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,142 degrees awarded
White
2,414 degrees awarded
Asian
1,705 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at California State University-Sacramento is hispanic or latino (3,142 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2,414 degrees).

4.2% of degree recipients (376 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,070 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2,060 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,786 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California State University-Sacramento is hispanic or latino female (2,070 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (2,060 degrees).

Operations

California State University-Sacramento has an endowment valued at nearly $86.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.8M (21.8%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, California State University-Sacramento had a total salary expenditure of 719M. California State University-Sacramento employs 286 Professors, 206 Assistant professors and 194 Associate professors. Most academics at California State University-Sacramento are Male Professor (157), Female Professor (129), and Female Assistant professor (128).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Sacramento are: Business and Financial Operations, with 330 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 315 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 232 employees.

Endowment

$86.3M

2024 Endowment

15.7%

growth from 2023

California State University-Sacramento has an endowment valued at about $86.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of California State University-Sacramento grew 15.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at California State University-Sacramento (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.93M - Federal
$133k - State
$32.5k - Local

As of 2024, California State University-Sacramento received $6.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $133k from state grants and contracts, and $32.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$253M

2024 Salaries

5.13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, California State University-Sacramento paid a median of $253M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($719M) and a 5.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.47% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.54% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$92.4M

Instructional Salaries

856

Number of Employees

In 2024, California State University-Sacramento paid a total of $92.4M to 856 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California State University-Sacramento were Business and Financial Operations with 330 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 315 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 232 employees.

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