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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Sac State.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Sac State. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend Sac State and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend Sac State in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Sac State.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Sac State – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at Sac State and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Sac State finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Sac State.

  • Public Good

Additional Information

Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?

Typical Undergraduate In-State Costs for 2013-14 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

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Total Typical In State Cost of Attendance: $23,530

The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. The Cost of Attendance is the actual amount of tuition fees and standard allowances for books & supplies, food, housing, transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses.  These costs may be offset by a combination of grants, scholarships and loans.

The cost to attend California State University, Sacramento varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

Net Price: Total Cost of Attendance Minus Aid that Does Not Need to be Repaid

Total Net Price for First time In-State students enrolled full-time in a Degree-seeking program: $8,859

For more information on typical net price by average family income ranges with estimated financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans etc.) click_here.

Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?

Scholarships & Grants

  • For Fall 2011, 62% of full-time beginning undergraduate students received an average of $10,491 in grant or scholarship aid from the federal or state government or the institution.

    • Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.

Aid that must be repaid: Loans

  • For Fall 2011, 39% of full-time beginning undergraduate students received an average of $5,192 in loans for their first year and 99% of students receiving loans received federal loans.

    • Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.

  • 43% of graduates from California State University, Sacramento in 2011-12 borrowed at some time during their undergraduate studies. The average amount borrowed for those who borrowed at all was $4,456. The loan payment for this amount over 10-years at 5.25% APR is approximately $46 per month. Individual loan repayment terms may vary, please consult the Sac State Financial Aid office for additional information about loan options.
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