About San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university in San Francisco, California, and part of the California State University system. Its main campus is in the southwestern part of the city, near Lake Merced. The university serves a large and diverse student body and is known for its urban setting and public mission.
San Francisco State offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study through its colleges and schools. It is especially known for programs in the arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, and health-related fields. The university also has a long-standing reputation for social engagement, student activism, and serving first-generation and transfer students.
- Public university within the California State University system
- Urban campus located in San Francisco, California
- Broad academic offerings across undergraduate and graduate study
- Transfer-oriented institution that evaluates prior college-level work
- Regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission