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CSU Sacramento

CSU Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Official telephone: (916) 278-6011
Website: https://www.csus.edu/
CSU Sacramento
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 916 278-1000

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: November 30
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II required of some
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.42
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Average SAT I: 520 verbal, 520 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 880 - 1100
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 16 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 11%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 1%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 22,624
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 21,213
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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