San Francisco State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at San Francisco State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
27%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
San Francisco State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Honors Programs
San Francisco State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on San Francisco State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at San Francisco State University:
84%
First-year retention rate
27%
4-year grad rate
54%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are San Francisco State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Computer Science
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
60.2
236.36
412.52
588.68
764.84
941
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Comparative Group Studies 16
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 12
- African-American/Black Studies 12
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 9
- Comparative Group Studies 5
- Asian-American Studies 5
- Asian-American Studies 2
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 1
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 1
- American Indian/Native American Studies 1
- American Indian/Native American Studies 1
- Women's Studies 0
- Ethnic Studies 0
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 336
- Biochemistry 41
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
- Biochemistry 1
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 941
- Business Administration and Management, General 39
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 15
- Labor Studies 5
- Labor Studies 1
- Labor and Industrial Relations 0
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 204
- Radio and Television 104
- Journalism 36
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
- Radio and Television 3
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 365
- Computer Science 4
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 207
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 71
- Civil Engineering, General 61
- Computer Engineering, General 36
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 33
- Computer Engineering, General 1
- Mechanical Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 92
- Creative Writing 34
- English Language and Literature, General 3
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 2
- Rhetoric and Composition 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles, General 57
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 3
- Apparel and Textiles, General 2
Foreign Languages
- Chinese Language and Literature 9
- Spanish Language and Literature 9
- Comparative Literature 4
- Japanese Language and Literature 4
- French Language and Literature 4
- Chinese Language and Literature 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- Comparative Literature 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Italian Language and Literature 0
- German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 181
- Public Health, General 127
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 31
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 31
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 31
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 28
- Public Health, General 3
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 1
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 1
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
- Dietetics/Dietitian 0
History
- History, General 44
- History, General 4
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 168
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 41
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 6
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 33
- Applied Mathematics, General 10
- Statistics, General 8
- Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition Sciences 56
- Nutrition Sciences 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
- Natural Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 37
- Environmental Science 20
Parks
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 143
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 9
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 1
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 14
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 3
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 2
- Philosophy 2
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Physics, General 14
- Chemistry, General 12
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 5
- Physics, General 1
- Chemistry, General 1
- Physical Sciences, General 0
- Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 442
- Psychology, General 10
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 21
Social Sciences
- Sociology, General 118
- Political Science and Government, General 108
- Economics, General 54
- International Relations and Affairs 27
- Anthropology, General 20
- Geography 14
- Geography 13
- Urban Studies/Affairs 11
- Political Science and Government, General 6
- International Relations and Affairs 3
- Economics, General 2
- Urban Studies/Affairs 1
- Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 184
- Design and Visual Communications, General 106
- Art/Art Studies, General 55
- Interior Design 52
- Industrial and Product Design 33
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 32
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 22
- Music, General 14
- Music Performance, General 11
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
- Dance, General 5
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
- Design and Visual Communications, General 2
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0
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