| Location | San Francisco, United States | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 24025 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1899 | Estimated Cost of Living | 10000 USD |
| Address | 1600 Holloway Avenue |
San Francisco State University was founded on Nob Hill in 1899 as San Francisco State Normal School, a teacher-training institution. In 1921, the name was changed to San Francisco State Teachers College. In 1923, the University was authorized to grant the Bachelor of Arts degree, and by 1930, all teacher-training curricula were extended to four years. In 1935, the University received legislative authorization to offer a full liberal arts degree program, and it became San Francisco State College. Its first master’s degree, in education, was offered in 1949, and full university status was reached in 1972. The name was changed to San Francisco State University in 1974. The University now offers 144-degree programs: 78 baccalaureate degrees, with an additional 44 areas of concentration; 62 master’s degrees, with an additional 41 areas of concentration; and one independent and three joint doctoral degrees. In addition, the University offers 17 credential and 38 certificate programs.
Discover your unique path in life.
We continually create opportunities for you to discover your unique path in life. With 77 degrees and more than 500 courses that combine learning with real-world experience, it’s no wonder our University’s motto is “Experientia Docet,” or experience teaches. At San Francisco State University, you’ll put your passion into action.
More Support for Students
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, SF State was working to boost support for students by adding more professional advisors and expanding academic tracking. The University’s also rolling out a comprehensive new mentoring program that will match every incoming student with a peer upperclassman who’ll show them the ropes and provide encouragement. As the University pivoted quickly to remote learning this spring, it also began bolstering remote connection: Virtual recreation programs, study groups, events and socializing opportunities will introduce new students to the vibrant and diverse community that awaits them when normal campus life resumes.
The Right Step Right Now
The pandemic has some students and families thinking about gap years or other alternatives to a four-year university. But now isn’t the time to pause an education. Studies show that students who start their college careers at a four-year university are far more likely to earn that degree within four to five years than those who start elsewhere. And that investment in the future isn’t as expensive as you might think: New full-time students at SF State can expect to pay about $7,200 in tuition next year — and thanks to state and federal financial aid, the cost for some is far less. That’s why Forbes includes SF State on its list of America’s Best Value Colleges.
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