Sacramento State College, currently known as California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), began operations in 1947 as Sacramento State College. Its first classes were held at Sacramento Junior College, with a class size of 235 pupils. In 1953, the college relocated to its current location. In 1972, it was upgraded to a full university and given its current name. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges has granted the university accreditation today (WASC). The Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) and the National Council of Graduate Schools are also members.
The 300-acre university campus is located in the middle of Sacramento, along the American River. The campus has excellent infrastructure and provides students with a variety of first-rate facilities. The campus has great residential facilities in addition to academic facilities such as a large library, spacious classrooms, and various research centres. Dormitories with a capacity of 1,700 students are placed on the north-eastern side of the campus. Basketball, baseball, swimming, football, soccer, golf, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, rowing, and softball are among the sports available on campus.
Eight colleges make up the institution, which offers 51 graduate, 64 undergraduate, and 5 doctoral programmes in fields such as arts, communication, design, philosophy, business, engineering, computer science, nursing, and tourism. The university enrols around 31,156 students each year, including a sizable number of international students. The university offers an outstanding faculty and various international relationships that provide for excellent student exchange and study-abroad opportunities.
California State University Sacramento Rankings
Rankings for California State University Sacramento within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
- #817 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
- #300 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
- #57 in Best Colleges in California
- #22 in Best Public Colleges in California
- #9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
- #70 in Best Value Colleges in California
California State University Sacramento International Student Admissions
International students must follow the application process outlined on the Admissions page as well as federal legislation in order to study in the United States. International students must meet extra conditions, such as a certificate of eligibility and financial assistance, a TOEFL or IELTS score, a minimum grade point equivalent, and so on.
Admission portal: All applications are to be made on the official portal of the university.
Application fee: 70 USD for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Required Documentation:
- Academic transcripts
- Minimum GPA/score requirement
- Scores of required standardized tests to study in US
- Certificate of eligibility
- Proof of financial support
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Additional requirements as specified by the program
Admission Standards - Extremely Easy
| SAT | 940/1140 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted. - 82.3%
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
California State University Sacramento English Language Requirement
| Test | Score required (UG) | Score required (PG) |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 64 iBT or 500 pbt | 80 iBT or 550 pbt |
| IELTS | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| PTE | 50 | 65 |
