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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, USA

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Listed tuition (confirm fee basis)
$16,094 – $23,054
Programs
50
Levels
Bachelor's · Master's
Intakes
January, August
IELTS from
6

In short

San Francisco State University (San Francisco, USA) has 50 programs on iAdmission — 25 bachelor's and 25 master's. Listed tuition is $16,094 – $23,054 (fee basis not provided). English requirements start at IELTS 6 (up to 6.5 for some programs). Main intakes: January and August.

Data checked: September 2025. Fees are indicative; the offer letter is final.

Programs (50)

All 50 programs

Programs by subject

  • Science14
  • Creative Arts and Media10
  • Health and Life Sciences7
  • Business and Management6
  • Computer Science and IT5
  • Engineering and Built Environment5
  • Hospitality and Tourism1

Costs

Listed tuition · confirm fee basis
$16,094 – $23,054

From 50 listed programs; confirm on your offer letter.

Rankings

  • Webometrics World Ranking: #726
  • Webometrics National Ranking: #196
  • QS World: #1401
  • U.S. News & World Report: #204

As published by each ranking body (national rankings are labelled as such). Check the latest edition before relying on them.

Questions students ask

How much does San Francisco State University cost?

Listed tuition for international students is $16,094 – $23,054 (fee basis not provided) across 50 programs. The offer letter and invoice confirm the final amount.

What IELTS score do I need for San Francisco State University?

Programs listed here ask for IELTS 6 to 6.5 overall; other tests (TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo) may be accepted. Check the program page for its exact requirement.

When are the intakes at San Francisco State University?

The main intakes are January and August. Start 4–6 months earlier to leave time for documents and the visa.

How do I apply to San Francisco State University with iAdmission?

Choose a program, tell us where you studied last, and upload your documents. A counsellor checks them before anything is submitted to the university. Counselling is free.

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