| San Francisco State vs. Massachusetts Global |
#16 in Federal Region IX Universities #54 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #275 in National Universities #63 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,846 California Residents $20,446 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,540 California Residents $12,540 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,370 California Residents $19,450 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,680 California Residents $13,680 Out-of-State |
| More$10,931 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,617 |
| Admission | ||
| 96.44% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 8.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,563 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,996 |
| Larger19,444 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,090 |
| Smaller3,119 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,906 |
| Smaller1,684 | Online Student Population | Larger8,996 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,627) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,770) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 1,605 | Number of faculty | 768 |
| Higher$118,969 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,907 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.