| Sacramento State vs. UC Berkeley |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region IX Universities #56 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,018 California Residents $20,618 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,377 California Residents $47,265 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,542 California Residents $19,622 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,866 California Residents $30,968 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,786 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,996 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter10.98% |
| Lower15.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable45.99% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller31,943 | Total Enrollment | Larger45,882 |
| Smaller28,820 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,070 |
| Smaller3,123 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,812 |
| Larger2,090 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,793 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,302) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,764 | Number of faculty | 2,951 |
| Lower$105,365 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$192,150 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.