Overview
San Francisco State University (SFSU) has been operating as a state university since 1972 but was originally established in 1899 as a state-run school. It is among the 23 universities in the California State University system.The main campus of SFSU is 141 acres and is located about 2 miles away from the Pacific coast.In 2016, San Francisco State University got 36,223 applications out of which it admitted 24,704. It is the 11th most diverse college in the country and has a College of Ethnic Studies as well.
Regional / National Accreditation
USA - WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Professional Accreditation
USA - ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology



Special Documents: Arizona State University Student Data Form
I-20 Issuance
After accepting admission offer, submit Bank Certificate and financial form to the University

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILALE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Undergraduate Deferrals: Unfortunately, SF State does not usually allow deferrals. If the student decides not to accept SF States offer of admission but wishes to attend for a future semester, the student will need to re-apply to SF State by completing another application using the Cal State Apply online application form as well as submit another $70 application fee, an updated Financial Affidavit form and financial documents from their sponsor, as well as any additional/updated college or university transcripts. Graduate Deferrals: Unfortunately, SF State does not usually provide deferments to future semesters. Students can directly communicate with the department if they wish to readmit the students for a future semester, the student will need to petition or request a coupon code so the student may reapply to SF State at no cost and be readmitted.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
GPA 3 3
TOEFL 65 65
IELTS 6 6
Duolingo N/A N/A
PTE 45 45
SAT N/A N/A
ACT N/A N/A
ESL N/A N/A
  Master of Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Science
GPA 3 3 3
TOEFL 80 80 80
IELTS 7 7 7
Duolingo 120 120 120
PTE 59 59 59
GRE N/A N/A N/A
GMAT N/A N/A N/A
ESL N/A N/A N/A
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Accounting 
  • AFRICANA STUDIES 
  • American Studies 
  • Apparel Design & Merchandising 
  • Applied 
  • Art 
  • Art -Art History & Studio Art: 
  • Asian American Studies 
  • Astrophysics 
  • Biology 
  • Biology - Ecology 
  • Biology - Marine Biology & Limnology 
  • Biology -Physiology 
  • Botany 
  • Business Administration 
  • Chemistry 
  • Chinese - Flagship Chinese 
  • Chinese Literature & Linguistics 
  • Civil Engineering 
  • Communication Studies 
  • Comparative & World Literature 
  • Computer Science 
  • Criminal Justice Studies 
  • Decision Sciences 
  • Early Childhood 
  • Economics 
  • Engineering - Computer Engineering 
  • Engineering - Mechanical Engineering 
  • English - Creative Writing 
  • English - Linguistics 
  • Environmental Science: 
  • Environmental Studies: Natural Resource Management and Conservation 
  • Family & Consumer Sciences 
  • Flagship Chinese Language 
  • French 
  • Geography 
  • Health Education 
  • Home Economics 
  • Industrial Design - Product Design & Development 
  • Interior Design 
  • International Relations 
  • Japanese 
  • Journalism - Photojournalism 
  • Kinesiology - Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) in Physical Education 
  • Latina/Latino Studies 
  • Liberal Studies 
  • Literature 
  • Marine Biology & Limnology 
  • Mathematics 
  • Microbiology 
  • Natural Resource Management & Conservation 
  • Nursing 
  • Philosophy 
  • Photojournalism 
  • Physics 
  • Physiology 
  • Print & Online Journalism 
  • Professional Writing and Rhetoric 
  • Public Health 
  • Recreation - Parks & Tourism Administration 
  • School Age Child and Family 
  • Sociology 
  • Special Major 
  • Statistics 
  • Teaching 
  • Urban Studies & Planning 
  • Women & Gender Studies 
  • Youth Work and Out of School Time 
  • Advanced Study 
  • American Indian Studies 
  • Anthropology 
  • Apparel Design and Merchandising 
  • Applied Mathematics 
  • Art - Studio Art 
  • Art History 
  • Astronomy: 
  • Biochemistry 
  • Biology - Cell & Molecular 
  • Biology - General 
  • Biology - Microbiology 
  • Biology- Botany 
  • Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts 
  • Cell & Molecular Biology 
  • Child & Adolescent Development 
  • Chinese Language 
  • Cinema 
  • Classics 
  • Communicative Disorders 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • CREATIVE WRITING 
  • Dance 
  • Dietetics and Nutrition Science 
  • Earth Sciences 
  • Engineering - Civil Engineering 
  • Engineering - Electrical Engineering 
  • English - Literature 
  • English - English Education 
  • English - Professional Writing and Rhetoric 
  • Environmental Studies 
  • Exercise & Movement Sciences 
  • Finance 
  • Foods and Community Nutrition 
  • General Business 
  • German 
  • History 
  • Humanities 
  • Information Systems 
  • International Business 
  • Italian 
  • Jewish Studies 
  • Kinesiology - Exercise and Movement Sciences 
  • Labor & Employment Studies 
  • Liberal Arts 
  • Linguistics 
  • Management 
  • Marketing 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Music 
  • Natural Resource Management and Conservation 
  • Nutrition and Dietetics 
  • Philosophy & Religion 
  • Physical Education (Integrated Teacher Education Program in) 
  • Physics for Teaching 
  • Political Science 
  • Product Design & Development 
  • Psychology 
  • Race & Resistance Studies 
  • School Age Child & Family 
  • Social Work 
  • Spanish 
  • Speech and Language & Hearing Sciences 
  • Studio Art 
  • THEATRE ARTS 
  • Visual Communication Design 
  • Youth Work & Out of School Time 
  • Zoology 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Adult Education 
  • Asian American Studies 
  • Brain & Mind & Behaviour 
  • Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts 
  • Cinema 
  • Classics 
  • Communication Studies 
  • Comparative & World Literature 
  • Counselling 
  • Curriculum and Instruction 
  • Early Childhood Education 
  • Education 
  • English - Composition 
  • English - Linguistics 
  • English Literatures 
  • Ethnic Studies 
  • French 
  • History 
  • Humanities 
  • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 
  • Mental Health Counselling 
  • Museum Studies 
  • Philosophy 
  • Psychological Science: Social, Personality, and Affective Science 
  • Public Administration 
  • School Psychology 
  • Sexuality Studies Human 
  • Social Work 
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION 
  • Speech - Language & Hearing Sciences 
  • Theatre Arts 
  • Art 
  • Biotechnology 
  • Brain & Behaviour 
  • Chinese 
  • Cinema Studies 
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling: 
  • Communicative Disorders 
  • Composition 
  • Creative Writing 
  • Design/Technical Production 
  • Ecology 
  • Educational Administration 
  • English - Creative Writing 
  • English - TESOL 
  • Equity & Social Justice in Education 
  • Film 
  • Geography - Resource Management and Environmental Planning 
  • Human Sexuality Studies 
  • Interdisciplinary Studies 
  • Mathematics Education 
  • Modern Languages & Literatures 
  • Music 
  • Physiology & Behavioural Biology 
  • Psychological Sciences - Developmental Psychology 
  • Recreation - Parks & Tourism Administration 
  • Secondary Education 
  • Social Psychology 
  • Spanish 
  • Special Interest Area 
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Accountancy 
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics 
  • Biology - Integrative Biology 
  • Biology and Physiology & Behavioural Biology 
  • Biomedical Science and Biotechnology 
  • Cell & Molecular Biology 
  • Civil Engineering 
  • Computer Science 
  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 
  • Developmental Psychology 
  • Ecology - Evolution & Conservation Biology 
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Embedded Electrical and Computer Systems 
  • Engineering 
  • Family Nurse Practitioner 
  • Geography 
  • Geology 
  • Gerontology 
  • Information Systems 
  • Interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Science 
  • Linguistics 
  • Master of Public Health 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Meteorology 
  • Nursing 
  • Oceanography 
  • Political Science 
  • Statistical Data Science 
  • Women & Gender Studies 
  • Anthropology 
  • Biochemistry 
  • Biology and Cell & Molecular 
  • Biomedical Science - Stem Cell Science 
  • Business Analytics 
  • Chemistry 
  • Clinical Psychology 
  • Data Science - Statistical 
  • Design 
  • Earth Sciences 
  • Economics 
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Energy Systems 
  • Family & Consumer Sciences 
  • Geographic Information Science 
  • Geography - Resource Management and Environmental Planning 
  • Geosciences 
  • Industrial Organizational Psychology 
  • Instructional Technologies 
  • Kinesiology 
  • Marriage - Family & Child Counselling 
  • Mathematics 
  • Medical Technology 
  • MPH Public Health 
  • Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner 
  • Physics 
  • Psychology 
  • Structural/Earthquakes 
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER

  • Business Administration
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management 
  • Business Analytics 
  • Resource Management and Environmental Planning