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Sacramento State

California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, California · Public

94%acceptance rate
–SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$11,183average net price, in-state

Sacramento State admitted 94% of 25,994 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 56% of students graduate within six years.

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What it costs

Full price with housing is $29,418 in-state and $41,298 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,183 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$7,306
  • $30–48k$8,214
  • $48–75k$10,861
  • $75–110k$14,618
  • $110k+$20,649

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What is Sacramento State’s acceptance rate?

Sacramento State admitted 94% of applicants: 24,336 of 25,994 (IPEDS, fall 2023).

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Sources: College Navigator (IPEDS). Costs are IPEDS 2022–23 net price and 2023–24 sticker price. Clarity Prep isn’t affiliated with California State University-Sacramento.