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Career Opportunities

SF State students are frequently able to find internships at leading companies such as: Apple, Google, Wells Fargo, Sales Force, Twitter, Airbnb, Uber, Facebook, and Tesla.

Affordable Tuition

SF State students are Based in San Francisco and part of the California State University system – meaning it is able to offer very low tuition fees to international students.

Going Places

SF State is ranked among the Top 25 universities in America for Social Mobility meaning it is affordable for students to graduate and obtain well-paying jobs.

San Francisco State University is part of the largest system of higher education in the country granting bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the California State University (CSU). Though it began as a school for local educators, today San Francisco State’s more than 280,000 graduates are leaders in science, business, public service, journalism and the arts — virtually every sphere of activity — around the globe.

SF State was ranked in the top 25 for U.S. universities on Payscale and College Net’s Social Mobility Index. That means we’re among the best at making it affordable for our students to graduate and obtain good-paying jobs. Our graduates are now leaders in fields from journalism, creative writing and film to technology, science, business, government, and education.

Students graduating today face a more demanding job market than previous generations. SF State’s Career Service and Leadership Development Center offers a range of ways to ensure that every student can make the best start to their career.

Careers events: These include a fall and spring career fair, a part-time job fair, and a graduate school fair.

Resources: Career-oriented webinars, how to write resumes, apply for internships, Face-to-face practice interviews.

Partnerships with industry: Strategic partners like Genentech and the CSU Entertainment Alliance create opportunities.

Main Campus

The SF State main campus is located just east of Lake Merced, a quiet and picturesque area of the city with acres of parkland for relaxation.

Downtown Campus

Located in the heart of the business district in San Francisco, this campus is surrounded by opportunity with major companies based here. This includes AirBnb, Uber, Twitter, Pinterest, Levi’s and more.

up to $7000

• SF State was ranked in the top 25 for U.S. universities on Payscale and College Net’s Social Mobility Index
• Ranked in the Top 20 colleges nationwide for best location (Niche.com)
• Bachelor’s degrees offered in 72 subject areas 200+ on-campus students clubs
• Ninth in US for intramural sports
• 16 Academy Award winners and 49 Emmy winners among SF State alumni
• 21 Pulitzer Prize winners among SF State alumni

SF State Residencies

For students, SF State has a wide array of low- and high-rise apartment style housing on-campus ranging from 1–4 bedrooms/ 1-2 bathroom apartments.

Homestay

Homestay provide students with a welcoming family and a place to call home while pursuing their education. SRS Concierge specializes in providing safe, easy and world-class homestay experiences.

living Expenses avarage:

• Room & Board $18,270
• Books & Supplies $1,076
• Personal Expenses $2,632
• Transportation $1,394
• Health Insurance $1,890

Total living expenses $25,262