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  • The main San Francisco State University application deadline for international students is May 1, 2024.
  • The Fall SFU admission deadline for international students is Mar 30, 2024. 

San Franciso State University Courses and fees 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(12 courses)
INR 11 L - 14 L
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 - 65
M.A.(23 courses)
INR 10 L - 18 L
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE: 59 & Above
B.A.(24 courses)
INR 16 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE: 45 & Above
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Q:   Is SFSU a good university?

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San Francisco State University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities,  #234 out of 443 universities. SFSU is a welcoming place for international students, here you will find a diverse student body with students representing over 100 nationalities. SFSU is part of the larger California State University system and the university has more than 300 student organizations.

Q:   What is the required GPA for San Francisco State University?

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San Francisco State University expects a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale. The minimum range does not show that the university considers every candidate with this grading. Since the acceptance rate is high and the university follows an easy selection approach, the GPA must be much higher than the given limit to increase the probability of selection. Also, factors such as class rank, standardized test scores, academic scores, and English language proficiency scores play equally crucial roles during admission.

Q:   How is San Francisco State University (SFSU) for graduation program?

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Most of the SFSU graduation programs are the best. But it would be unfair to say that all programs provide the best opportunities to the students. It completely depends on the major or specialisation chosen by the students.

San Francisco State University provides various master's programs in diverse specializations, such as Computer Science; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Statistical Data Science; Biomedical Science; Mechanical Engineering; Mathematics; Civil Engineering, and more. The tuition cost for these programs is between INR 11L and INR 14L.

Programs, such as Computer Science; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence have high chances of placement success. Students with these degrees have successfully joined the popular firms.

Q:   What is the approximate cost for an MS at San Francisco State University?

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San Francisco State University offers PG programs in diverse specializations, such as Computer Science; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Statistical Data Science; Biomedical Science; Mechanical Engineering; Mathematics; Civil Engineering, and more. The tuition cost for these programs is between INR 11L and INR 14L, insurance, and transportation costs are around INR 1.5L, and hostel and book supply cost is INR 12.9L and INR 91K respectively. Students can check the approximate cost from the below table:

Program

Tuition Range

Insurance Range

Transportation Range

Hostel Range

Books and supplies Range

Miscellaneous Expenses and Fees Range

MS

10.87L - 14.20L

1.60L

91.85K

12.97L

91.1K

1.51L

Q:   What is the English proficiency requirement for San Francisco State University?

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English Requirements for International Students

The minimum language requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate courses are mentioned below:

Type of Examination

Minimum Score Requirement

Undergraduate Applicants

TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT)

An overall score of 500

TOEFL Computer-based Test (CBT)

An overall score of 173

TOEFL iBT

An overall score of 61

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition

An overall score of 61

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.0 bands

IELTS Indicator

Overall 6.0 bands

PTE Academic

An academic score of 45

SAT

An evidence-based reading and writing score of 550

ACT

English score of 22

Postgraduate Applicants

TOEFL PBT

550 or higher

TOEFL iBT

80 or higher

IELTS

An average score of 6.5 from all bands

PTE Academic

An overall score of 59

Duolingo (DET)

120 or higher

Note: Some of the courses may have higher score requirements or different academic and language requirements. Please refer to the intended course page on the university website to check the exact limit on each course.

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Q:   What is the ranking of San Francisco State University in the world?

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San Francisco State University has been ranked has been ranked #234 by US News in its National Universities category. Apart from this, QS (Top Universities) has ranked SFSU #1201 in its World University Rankings for 2023. Also, SFSU has been placed at #1222 for 2023 by US News & World Report. For the last four years, US News has continuously downgraded SFSU's ranking from 972 in 2020 to 1222 in 2023.

Q:   How much is SF state tuition per year?

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The cost of attending San Fransico State University can vary depending on the main factors, such as course level of study (UG and PG). However, International students considering this university could be a little higher than compared to US citizens. The UG programme Academic tuition fee for international students is around ( INR 13 L - 16 L per annum, depending on the course. It’s (INR 29.1 L) for PG programs

Q:   How much is University of San Francisco tuition for international students?

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The cost of attending SFSU for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at San Franciso State University are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation. Indian students should also consider other costs such as housing, health insurance, meals and transportation attending SFSU. Scholarships and financial aid options are also available to help students from financial barriers. Check out the below table for the costs:  

Undergraduate Students  (Full Time Attendance For Two Semesters)
Cost TypeOn Campus
Tuition Fees  (7 units or greater)$7,950
Housing$17,010
Food$5,256
Books and Supplies$1,100
Transportation$1,512
Personal Expenses$3,222
TOTAL$36,050

 

Q:   How much is the cost of attendance at San Francisco State University?

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The cost of attendance is USD 29,000 and USD 31,000 approximately for undergraduates and graduate students studying at San Francisco State University. More details are as follows:

Expenses

UG On Campus

PG Off Campus

Tuition Fee (7 Units /Greater)

USD 7,522

USD 8,956

Books and Supplies

USD 1,099

USD 1,099

Food and Housing

USD 17,955

USD 18,999

Personal Expenses

USD 2,196

USD 2,736

Transportation

USD 351

USD 1,467

Total Cost

USD 29,123

USD 33,257

Q:   What are the Business course rankings at San Francisco State University?

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Some of the Business and Management course rankings at San Francisco State University based on the US News and World Report are given as follows:

YearUS News and World Report- UG Business
2019172
2020167
2021180
2022166
2023190

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FAQs

Q:   What are the popular courses at San Fransico University?

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The university provides various courses for international students.Some of the popular courses at the university are Business and Management; Marketing; Health Professions; Social Services and Visual Performing Arts. The university is know for MBA Flagship Program at the university has a duration between 12 to 18 Months. Some of the specializations of the MBA course are given as follows:

  • Business Analytics
  • Business Administration
  • Quantitative Economics
  • Accountancy

Q:   What is SFSU famous for?

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The SFSU is famous for unique courses such as journalism, creative writing and film to technology, science, business, government and education, Health Professions and Related Programs, Social Sciences, Psychology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

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Location

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University CitySan Francisco, California, USA
Size of cityMedium
Population of City8,84,363

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Contact Information

Address

1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

San Francisco ( California)

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