Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
93.62%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
California State University-Sacramento Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 93.62%. This means approximately 936 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 27,867 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
93.62%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,602 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,482 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $22,714 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,512 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 48.63% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 24.85% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does California State University-Sacramento Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$19,482
Room and board
$16,278
Books and supplies
$1,112
Other expenses
$4,426
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$22,714
Average net price
$10,512
Average aid coverage
54%
$12,202 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at California State University-Sacramento pays approximately $10,512 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is California State University-Sacramento?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
California State University-Sacramento net price
$10,512
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
California State University-Sacramento Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $19,482 and average net price at $10,512. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$19,482
Current net price
$10,512
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
55.82%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$64,876
Undergraduates
27,867
10-Year Median Earnings - California State University-Sacramento vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
California State University-Sacramento graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends California State University-Sacramento?
Undergraduates
27,867
Completion rate
55.82%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
48.63%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
24.85%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 48.63% of California State University-Sacramento students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 24.85% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at California State University-Sacramento
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use California State University-Sacramento's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
California State University-Sacramento lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
California State University-Sacramento is listed at 6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819-2694. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare California State University-Sacramento with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento | 93.62% | $19,482 | $10,512 | $64,876 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Sacramento
This local cluster focuses on nearby Sacramento schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Sacramento.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California State University-Sacramento's acceptance rate?
California State University-Sacramento's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 93.62%.
How much is California State University-Sacramento tuition?
California State University-Sacramento's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $19,482.
What is California State University-Sacramento's average net price?
California State University-Sacramento's average net price in the local dataset is $10,512.
What is California State University-Sacramento's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $64,876 for California State University-Sacramento.
Is California State University-Sacramento accredited?
California State University-Sacramento's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend California State University-Sacramento?
The local dataset lists 27,867 undergraduate students at California State University-Sacramento.
What percentage of California State University-Sacramento students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for California State University-Sacramento in the local dataset is 48.63%.
What is the federal loan rate at California State University-Sacramento?
The federal loan rate for California State University-Sacramento in the local dataset is 24.85%.
Where should I verify California State University-Sacramento data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with California State University-Sacramento or the latest official federal education data.