First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | December 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csus.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State University-Sacramento course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 2 4 2 None | |
| Biology | 3 | 5B & 5C 4 2 None | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 4 2 SPAN 2A & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 4 2 FREN 2A & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 4 2 GERM 2A & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture (May 2017 exam or later) | 3 | 3B 5 1 Japanese 1B & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Physics 1 + Physics 2 4 | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 2 None | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 2 None |
Show all 9 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 2 4 2 None | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 2 4 2 MATH 30 | |
| Biology | 3 | 5B & 5C 4 2 None | |
| Biology | 4 | 5B & 5C 6 0 BIO | 10 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 4 2 SPAN 2A & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3B 4 2 SPAN 2B & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 3B 4 2 SPAN 42 , 47 & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 4 2 FREN 2A & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 3B 4 2 FREN 2B & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3B 4 2 GERM 2A & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 3B 4 2 GERM 2B & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture (May 2017 exam or later) | 3 | 3B 5 1 Japanese 1B & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture (May 2017 exam or later) | 4 | 3B 4 2 Japanese 2A & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture (May 2017 exam or later) | 5 | 3B 4 2 Japanese 2B & Foreign Language reqmt. | |
| Physics 1 + Physics 2 4 | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 2 None | |
| Physics 1 + Physics 2 4 | 4 | 5A & 5C 4 2 PHYS 5A & PHYS 5B | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 2 None | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 5A & 5C 4 2 PHYS 11C | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5A & 5C 4 2 None | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5A & 5C 4 2 PHYS 11A |
Source: catalog.csus.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 996 |
| Psychology | 640 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 631 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 551 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 357 |
| Computer Science | 350 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 339 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 295 |
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| Sociology | 283 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 261 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 212 |
| Political Science and Government | 172 |
| Civil Engineering | 156 |
| Social Work | 149 |
| Public Health | 144 |
| Economics | 137 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 134 |
| English Language and Literature | 132 |
| History | 129 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 108 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 90 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 76 |
| Environmental Science | 73 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 66 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 57 |
| Mathematics | 54 |
| Computer Engineering | 53 |
| Anthropology | 50 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 49 |
| Interior Architecture | 43 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 43 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 42 |
| Journalism | 38 |
| Graphic Design | 37 |
| Art/Art Studies | 34 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 29 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 27 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 26 |
| Photography | 25 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 |
| Geography | 25 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 24 |
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Social Sciences | 24 |
| Music Performance | 24 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 23 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 21 |
| Women's Studies | 20 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 17 |
| Deaf Studies | 13 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 12 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Gerontology | 10 |
| Music | 10 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 9 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Interior Design | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Gymnastics, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
2% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
2,463,127 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Sacramento International (SMF)
Nearest hub airport
Sacramento International (SMF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.3 of 20
Elevation
32 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
41°F
July high
94°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
90 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,050 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of California-Davis18 mi
- William Jessup University19 mi
- Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses38 mi
- University of the Pacific40 mi
- Pacific Union College55 mi
- California State University Maritime Academy55 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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