Sacramento State Admission Requirements

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Sacramento State Admission Overview

Sacramento State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Sacramento State admitted 94% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+). Sacramento State is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sacramento State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

94%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for California State University Sacramento

Acceptance Rate

The Sacramento State acceptance rate is 94%. Last year, 26,036 of 27,702 applicants were admitted. That is the 90th lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Sacramento State and can you get accepted?

Sacramento State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

California State University Sacramento typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sacramento State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Sacramento State typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Sacramento State is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #56 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled California State University Sacramento freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 12.22% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.05% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.32% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.37% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.93% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 15.05% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.03% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.03% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Sacramento State Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

California State University, Sacramento does not consider SAT or ACT scores for first-year admission in the 2026-27 cycle. The California State University no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility at any CSU campus. If you are accepted, SAT or ACT scores can be used as one of the measures to place you in mathematics and written communication courses. You may report your ACT or College Board ID on Cal State Apply; scores sent to one CSU campus are available to every CSU campus you apply to.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/pages/testing-requirements.aspx

Sacramento State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

930-1130

Freshmen who sent SAT

93%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 470
  • Math 460
  • Composite 930
SAT 25th percentile scores for California State University Sacramento

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 570
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1130
SAT 75th percentile scores for California State University Sacramento

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Sacramento State typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 930–1130) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. Sacramento State ranks #58 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1130

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sacramento State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

30%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for California State University Sacramento

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 23
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for California State University Sacramento

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Sacramento State typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Sacramento State places #51 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

California State University Sacramento admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 15,650 12,052 27,702
Accepted 14,798 11,238 26,036
Acceptance Rate 95% 93% 94%
Enrolled 2,219 1,770 3,989
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 16% 15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to California State University Sacramento and what student information is used for admission decisions?

California State University Sacramento application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Nov 30, 2026

Days left to Apply

91

Applicants have 91 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Nov 30, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to California State University Sacramento is $70.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at California State University Sacramento
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Sacramento State is test-free for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 94% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110617.

GPA calculator: California State University Sacramento GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026