Sacramento, United States
California State University, Sacramento
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California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento, known as Sacramento State, is a public university in California's state capital. Business, engineering, nursing, criminal justice, education and public policy are its main areas of study, and its location shapes internship access to state government.
The campus runs along the American River on a wooded 300 acre site a few miles from downtown. Sacramento is cheaper to live in than the Bay Area, and international students apply through Cal State Apply.
Published information source: www.csus.edu (opens in a new tab)
University at a glance
- Institution type
- Public
- City
- Sacramento
- Founded
- 1947
- Indicative tuition
- USD 17,106 to 19,770 (as of August 2025)
- Intakes
- January, September
- Tests accepted
- IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
- Courses listed
- 180
Figures are indicative. Dates are shown where supplied. Confirm current fees, requirements and deadlines with the institution before you budget or apply.