California State University - Sacramento

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

We will attempt to notify this
school of your interest.

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

Sacramento State at a Glance

Location:
Sacramento, CA
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$5,195
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,060
Room & Board:
$11,332
Full-Time Undergrads:
19,827
Part-Time Undergrads:
4,562
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.csus.edu
Admissions Website:
www.csus.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
webapps1.csus.edu/faid_general
Application Deadline:
March 1
Acceptance Rate:
80 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
840–1080
Average ACT Scores:
17–23

Best Things

  • Tuition
  • Diversity
  • State holidays-- no school!
  • Closeness to a lot of food and shopping venues
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Most students appreciate Sac State because it’s pleasant, but they often wish it had more school spirit. The ones who are satisfied with it usually haven’t been to other four-year universities, so they don’t have anything major to compare it to from first-hand experience. Those who wish for more excitement usually mention wilder Bay Area campuses. A majority of people who attend Sac State just want a degree so they can get out. They know not to expect the typical college experience that makes for legendary times and awesome memories. Too many of them commute. If Sac State were more of an on-campus school, there would be more student satisfaction socially. If you decide to study here and want campus community, seek clubs or other social organizations as soon as possible. If you’re laid-back and don’t mind coming to a school where everyone just comes to a get a grade and a job, make yourself at home.

Many students would be blown away if they knew how hard their education could be, but a lot of them are fine with Sac State’s current academic level. Most assignments are easy, and it’s surprising what students worry about. There’s a writing test, the Writing Proficiency Exam, that all students must take before advancing to higher-level classes, and it has a fearsome reputation because many of them make a big deal about it. But in reality, it’s nothing more than an in-class essay where you offer your opinion on a certain topic; that’s all. Although most Sac State students don’t think their education is lacking, when they voice concerns, it’s obvious that something’s missing. If they were used to consistently working harder, that test would be a breeze.

How do you
match up?

See how your test scores and GPA compare to other students that have applied to the same school.

Find your chances

Sacramento State Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Show section:

Sort by:

Loading...

Diversity at California State University - Sacramento

mfraser27

Communications '13

5.0
A+

Very Diverse Campus

Love the diversity! You get every type of opinion in every class.

May 27, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Parking at California State University - Sacramento

mfraser27

Communications '13

3.8
B+

Its Okay, Just Expensive

Parking is ok, depends on what time your classes are. If in the early morning you will get a spot, then by 10am they will start to fill up and you can be roaming for a while.

May 27, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Greek Life at California State University - Sacramento

mfraser27

Communications '13

4.2
A-

Don't Push It in Your Face

I see the Greek society and they are a nice group of people, I don't choose to participate in them simply because I don't live near the campus and I am twice the age of the students, but I know they do a lot of community work.

May 27, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
User rating for California State University - Sacramento is 3.5 out of 5 based on 683 user reviews.

Become a Contributing Author Learn more »

Most Recent Student Author View all

Name
Hilton Collins
Major
English

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Download a FREE Printable Summary (PDF)