San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Ave, California

#1201-1400 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
HighResearch Output
21,402Total Students
1,127Faculty
1,233Int'l Students

About

San Francisco State University is known for having a wide range of students, as well as ranking fourth in the nation among master’s institutions that host international students and first among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year.

The university offers undergraduate degrees in 77 academic areas and postgraduate degrees in 63 academic areas, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership.

San Francisco State University is dedicated to offering financial aid to its full-time students and 68% of students will receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. The average need-based grant award is $9,004.

About

The university offers undergraduate degrees in 77 academic areas and postgraduate degrees in 63 academic areas, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership.

University highlights

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Student & Staff

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Data

Total students

21,402

PG students

12%

UG students

88%

International students

1,233

PG students

24%

UG students

76%

Total faculty staff

1,127

Int'l staff

Domestic staff

1094

Total students

21,402

PG students

12%

UG students

88%

International students

1,233

PG students

24%

UG students

76%

Total faculty staff

1,127

Domestic staff

1094

Int'l staff

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.