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# 1401+QS World University Rankings

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About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is known for having a wide range of students, as well as ranking fourth in the nation among master’s institutions that host international students and first among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year. 

The university offers undergraduate degrees in  77 academic areas and postgraduate degrees in  63 academic areas, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. 

San Francisco State University is dedicated to offering financial aid to its full-time students and 68% of students will receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. The average need-based grant award is $9,004.

About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is known for having a wide range of students, as well as ranking fourth in the nation among master’s institutions that host international students and first among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year. 

The university offers undergraduate degrees in  77 academic areas and postgraduate degrees in  63 academic areas, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. 

San Francisco State University is dedicated to offering financial aid to its full-time students and 68% of students will receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. The average need-based grant award is $9,004.

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Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Literature and Linguistics arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Drama arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in English Education arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Individual Major arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in History arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Spanish arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning arrows

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Bachelor of Music arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design with Concentration in Product Design and Development arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Interior Design arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Accounting arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Decision Sciences arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Finance arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in General Business arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in International Business arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Management arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Marketing arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Information Systems arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in General Biology arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology arrows

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Bachelor of Science for RNs arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Botany arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Ecology arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Marine Biology and Limnology arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Microbiology arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Physiology arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Zoology arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Dietetics arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Prelicensure arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Concentration in Mathematics for Advanced Study arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Physics arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Physics: Concentration in Astronomy arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Geology arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Physics arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Physics: Concentration in Astrophysics arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Statistics arrows

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B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art Education arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Economics arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Creative Writing arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in International Relations arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Concentration in Photojournalism arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Labor and Employment Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Modern Jewish Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Work arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Technical and Professional Writing arrows

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Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Health Education arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management arrows

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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Concentration in Exercise and Movement Sciences arrows

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University information

Bachelor

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Master

590+
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21,402
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12%
1,233
76%
24%
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97%
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Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

San Francisco State University is one of the top public universities in , . It is ranked #1401+ in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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QS World University Rankings

  • 2023
    #1201-1400
  • 2024
    #1201-1400
  • 2025
    #1201-1400
  • 2026
    #1401+
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  • 2023
    #1201-1400
  • 2024
    #1201-1400
  • 2025
    #1201-1400
  • 2026
    #1401+
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