San Francisco State University

It is moderately difficult to get into San Francisco State University. Around 91% of applicants get into San Francisco State University each year. Out of 30,966 applications received in 2023, 28,151 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to San Francisco State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 11/30 and the fee for the application costs $70.

Students who submit their applications to San Francisco State University for fall semester should anticipate a decision by December 20.

San Francisco State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of San Francisco State University's admissions stats.

San Francisco State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

San Francisco State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for San Francisco State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	11 30	December 20

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Want to Apply Early to San Francisco State University?

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San Francisco State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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Is San Francisco State University Hard To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into SF State. SF State evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, SF State accepted 91% of all applicants, around 28,151 from 30,966 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SF State, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to San Francisco State University

For more information on transferring to San Francisco State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into San Francisco State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at San Francisco State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by San Francisco State University 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
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
State Residency	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered

Make sure to check with San Francisco State University for more information on admission factors.

San Francisco State University Application Requirements

To apply to San Francisco State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with San Francisco State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into San Francisco State University?

Students admitted to San Francisco State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4. San Francisco State University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

San Francisco State University 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.

More Information on Transferring to San Francisco State University

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

Transfer students can enroll in San Francisco State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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San Francisco State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to San Francisco State University?

❌ Students who are admitted to San Francisco State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does San Francisco State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ San Francisco State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to San Francisco State University?

✅ San Francisco State University is not test optional.

What is San Francisco State University's acceptance rate?

✅ San Francisco State University's acceptance rate is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at San Francisco State University?

❌ San Francisco State University does not offer early decision.

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