California State University, Sacramento

It is moderately difficult to get into California State University, Sacramento. Around 94% of applicants get into California State University, Sacramento each year. Out of 22,624 applications received in 2023, 21,213 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to California State University, Sacramento, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who submit their applications to California State University, Sacramento for fall should anticipate a decision by March 1.

California State University, Sacramento Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California State University, Sacramento's admissions stats.

California State University, Sacramento 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Mean SAT Score	1035
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	11.1%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1.3%
Waitlist	Yes

California State University, Sacramento Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Sacramento.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	–	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	11 30	March 1

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Considering Applying Early to California State University, Sacramento?

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California State University, Sacramento may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with California State University, Sacramento directly for more information about early applications.

California State University, Sacramento will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California State University, Sacramento Admissions

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For applicants who are not residents of California, getting into California State University, Sacramento is very difficult.

Transferring to California State University, Sacramento

For more information on transferring to California State University, Sacramento, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, Sacramento

California State University, Sacramento has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does California State University, Sacramento Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at California State University, Sacramento

Curious about the factors that are considered by California State University, Sacramento during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with California State University, Sacramento for more information on admission factors.

California State University, Sacramento Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, Sacramento, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with California State University, Sacramento's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University, Sacramento?

Students admitted to California State University, Sacramento have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University, Sacramento does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 11.1% of California State University, Sacramento's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1.3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for California State University, Sacramento?

To be competitive with other California State University, Sacramento applicants, you should strive to earn between 880 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At California State University, Sacramento 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 880, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a California State University, Sacramento student is 1035.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of California State University, Sacramento students scored 550 or higher and 75% of students scored 450 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of California State University, Sacramento students scored 540 or higher, and 75% scored a 450 or higher.

To be most competitive at California State University, Sacramento, you should strive to earn between 16 and 23.5 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23.5 means you fall in the 75th percentile for California State University, Sacramento's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23.5, and three out of four students scored lower than 23.5 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for California State University, Sacramento students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Sacramento

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30. Applicants should hear back by March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University, Sacramento during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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California State University, Sacramento Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, Sacramento?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to California State University, Sacramento.

Does California State University, Sacramento accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University, Sacramento accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California State University, Sacramento accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does California State University, Sacramento accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ California State University, Sacramento accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, Sacramento?

✅ California State University, Sacramento is not test optional.

What is California State University, Sacramento's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for California State University, Sacramento is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, Sacramento?

🟨 California State University, Sacramento may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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