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Sacramento State
A 305-acre CSU campus serving 30,000+ students. Strong programs in nursing, criminal justice, business, engineering, education, and public policy.
Quick Facts
At a Glance
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Founded | 1947 (accredited by WSCUC since 1951) |
| President | J. Luke Wood (2023–) |
| Campus | 305 acres |
| Total Enrollment (Fall 2024) | 30,883 |
| Undergraduate | 28,222 |
| Graduate | 2,661 |
| Student–Faculty Ratio | ~28:1 |
| Freshman Acceptance Rate | 93.4% (Fall 2024) |
| Mascot & Colors | Herky the Hornet · Green & Gold |
| Athletics | FBS (Mid-American Conference for football, 2026); Big West, WAC, AAC |
| Distance from 701 Rolling Green | 8.0 mi · ~14 min |
By the Numbers
One of the Largest CSU Campuses
30,883Total Students (Fall 2024)
5thWashington Monthly (Master's)
4thMost Diverse Western Regional School
Academics & Colleges
Seven Colleges, Region-Defining Programs
Sacramento State is organized into seven colleges: Arts & Letters; Business; Engineering & Computer Science; Health & Human Services; Natural Sciences & Mathematics; Education; and Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies.
Standout programs:
- Nursing — largest major on campus, nearly 2,000 students.
- Criminal Justice — one of the largest programs in North America (~1,800 students).
- Chemistry — largest within the CSU system, 400+ students.
U.S. News Regional Universities (West): #27 (tie).
Notable Alumni
Hornets Who Went Big
- Tom Hanks — actor (attended)
- Ryan Coogler — director (Black Panther, Creed)
- Creed Bratton — actor/musician (The Office)
- Brian Posehn — comedian
- Buck Martinez — MLB catcher and broadcaster
Sources
Verify & Explore
- Sacramento State official site →
- Wikipedia profile (rankings, history) →
- Universities are not listed on GreatSchools or PrivateSchoolReview (K-12 sites).
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