Public Institution
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento State's campus provides a green oasis with over 3,500 trees across its 305 acres. The campus includes the Julia Morgan House, a site on the National Register of Historic Places. Recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, the university also holds the distinction of being the first Black-Serving Institution in California.
Programs
45
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,747
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
53/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$7,602
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $19,482/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. CSU Sacramento's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 49% of students receive Pell Grants; 25% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $7,306 | $29,224 |
| $30K – $48K | $8,214 | $32,856 |
| $48K – $75K | $10,861 | $43,444 |
| $75K – $110K | $14,618 | $58,472 |
| $110K+ | $20,649 | $82,596 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,602 | $30,408 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at CSU Sacramento
45 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.