The mission of San Francisco State University is to create and maintain an environment for learning that promotes respect for and appreciation of scholarship, freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of San Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment;
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San Francisco, California, United States
Top reasons to study here
- Our alumni are leaders in journalism, creative writing, film, technology, science, business, government and education.
- With average class sizes of fewer than 30 students, professors are available for one-on-one time with students.
- San Francisco State University offers 77 degrees. No matter what future you dream of you can make that dream a reality at San Francisco State.
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (29)
- B.A. Africana Studies
- B.A. American Studies
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Classics
- B.Sc. Communicative Disorders
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. French
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. German
- B.A. Humanities
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Spanish
Humanities (23)
- B.A. Africana Studies
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Liberal Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Spanish
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (17)
- B.A. Applied Mathematics
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Dietetics
- B.A. General Biology
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.A. Physics
- B.Sc. Statistics
Arts, Design & Architecture (15)
- B.A. Cinema
- B.A. Dance
- B.A. Drama
- B.A. Humanities
- B.Sc. Industrial Design
- B.Sc. Interior Design
- Bachelor Music
- B.A. Music
Medicine & Health (7)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
Business & Management (4)
Education & Training (4)
Engineering & Technology (4)
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Journalism & Media (3)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Computer Science & IT (1)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
Law (1)
About
History
1899 as San Francisco State Normal School, a two-year teacher-training college. First normal school in nation to require high school diploma for admission.
Education
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.
Career
San Francisco State was ranked in the top 25 for U.S. universities on Payscale and CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index. That means we’re among the best at making it affordable for our students to graduate and obtain good-paying jobs. Our graduates are now leaders in fields from journalism, creative writing and film to technology, science, business, government and education.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
863 -18
2017
845
2016
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Library services
The mission of the J. Paul Leonard Library is to empower its University constituency with lifelong learning skills to identify, find, evaluate, use and communicate information in promotion of excellence in scholarship, knowledge and understanding.
They provide:
- Research Assistance Desk
- Research Guides & Tutorials
- Computers & Printing
- Print Collections
- Electronic Collections
- Reserves
Medical services
- Medical Care
- Laboratory
- X-Ray Services
- Nutrition Clinic
- Referral Services
- Vaccinations and Immunizations
- Mental Health Services
- Rehabilitation Services
- STI or HIV Testing: Go online to myHealth and make a "Medical Appointment"
- Gynecological and Reproductive Health Services
- Family PACT
- Emergency
Student Life
Sports facilities
The new Mashouf Wellness Center offers activities, recreation and a wellness program. It’s already a major campus social hub. The San Francisco State Gators compete in the NCAA II, CCAA and RMAC conferences with both women’s and men’s athletic teams.
Student clubs
- Accounting Students Organization
- Active Minds
- African Student Association
- ALPFA at SF State
- Alpha Epsilon Pi
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- alpha Kappa Delta Phi
- Alpha Kappa Omicron Sorority
- Alpha Kappa Psi
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Alpha Phi International Fraternity
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority, Inc.
- Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
- American Society of Civil Engineers
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
The Challenge of Time
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I would say it fairly good, a few challenges here and there with group formation, everyone has their own schedule our meet times didn't always coincide with our availability.
GREAT GATORS
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
very good affordable, lot to learn, social activities was awesome, various support facilities for everyone.
Sf State S.O.N.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The learning that could be applied to underserved populations.