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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#1456
Acceptance Rate
96%
Completion Rate
50%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
San Francisco State University
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Undergraduate students
18639
International Students
4%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
19:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Mild coastal
Safety
6.5
City Characteristics
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

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Courses at San Francisco State University

91 courses, A–Z.