California State University-Sacramento
Acceptance
94%
In-State
$8,018
Grad Rate (4yr)
28%
Retention
82%
Earnings
$64,876
AI Overview
Sacramento State's location in California's capital gives students unmatched access to government internships and policy work, particularly benefiting its standout programs in natural resources conservation and area studies. The campus attracts motivated, career-focused students who thrive balancing academics with real-world experience—many work while studying. With a 94% acceptance rate, the university prioritizes accessibility while maintaining strong connections to Sacramento's professional networks, making it ideal for self-directed learners ready to launch practical careers.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$8,018
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,618
Room & Board
$19,174
Average Net Price
$9,338
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Federal Loans
23%
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$64,876Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$15,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
181 graduates
$129,960
4 yrs after graduation
Construction Engineering
$114,594
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
62 graduates
$104,394
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
95 graduates
$103,512
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
145 graduates
$93,973
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
180 graduates
$93,878
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
267 graduates
$92,519
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
26 graduates
$82,062
4 yrs after graduation
Geography and Cartography
37 graduates
$75,234
4 yrs after graduation
Chemistry
18 graduates
$74,430
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
69+ programsAnd 57 more programs available
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