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San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, California 94132

Website: San Francisco State University

Type of college:4-year public

Degree types offered: Bachelor's, Doctor's, Master's

Degree Programs offered:

  • Afro-American (Black) Studies
  • American Studies / Civilization
  • Anthropology
  • Applied Mathematics General
  • Arts & Design
  • Asian-American Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology General
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Chemistry General
  • Chinese Language and Literature
  • Civil Engineering General
  • Classics and Classical Languages and Literature
  • Communication Disorders General
  • Comparative Literature
  • Computer and Information Sciences General
  • Counselor Education / Counseling and Guidance
  • Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration
  • Dance
  • Drama / Theater Arts General
  • Economics General
  • Education General
  • Electrical Electronics and Communication
  • Engineering General
  • English Language and Literature General
  • English Technical and Business Writing
  • Environmental Science / Studies
  • Ethnic and Cultural Studies Other
  • Film-Video Making / Cinematography
  • Fine / Studio Arts
  • Foods and Nutrition Studies General
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • German Language and Literature
  • Gerontology
  • Health Professions and Related Sciences
  • Hispanic-American Studies
  • History General
  • Home Economics General
  • Hotel / Motel and Restaurant Management
  • Humanities / Humanistic Studies
  • Industrial / Manufacturing Technology / Technician
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Italian Language and Literature
  • Japanese Language and Literature
  • Journalism
  • Labor / Personnel Relations and Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Other
  • Museology / Museum Studies
  • Music - General Performance
  • Music General
  • Nursing Other
  • Parks Recreation and Leisure Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religion
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics General
  • Political Science and Government General
  • Pre-Elementary / Early Childhood / Kindergarten
  • Psychology General
  • Public Administration
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Rehabilitation / Therapeutic Services Operations
  • Russian Language and Literature
  • Science Teacher Education General
  • Social Sciences and History Other
  • Social Sciences General
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech and Rhetorical Studies
  • Taxation
  • Technology / Industrial Arts Teacher
  • Urban Affairs / Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts General

Classification: Master’s Colleges and Universities I: These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines.


2004-2007 Enrollment

Total enrollment 26,826
Undergraduate enrollment 20,365
Percent of undergraduate enrollment by gender
Men 40%
Women 60%
Percent of undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien 0%
Black non-Hispanic 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1%
Asian or Pacific Islander 29%
Hispanic 12%
White non-Hispanic 31%


Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the Carnegie Foundation.

San Francisco State University Information