School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Sacramento, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

6000 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819-2694
Main Phone: (916) 278-6011
Web Site: www.csus.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 23,255 (full-time equivalent) students. 94.2% of students attend full-time, while 5.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 958 male students and 1,461 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.6% of the student body, while females made up 60.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (13)%, Asian (17)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies
• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Business Administration

• General Communications
• Journalism

• Computer And Information Sciences
• System Analyst

• General Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• General Home Economics

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Gerontology
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Parks And Recreation

• Biology

• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics
• Specialized Physical Science

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

School Accreditation

California State University-Sacramento reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

California State University-Sacramento is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

California State University-Sacramento belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Big Sky Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.