California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) is a large public university in the heart of California’s capital, known for its strong business, nursing, communications, and social‑science programs plus an active campus‑life scene. Students often rave about the city‑center location, many clubs and events, easy access to internships in government and nonprofits, and the chance to belong to a diverse, urban‑focused campus community.
Common Majors
business, nursing and health sciences, psychology, communications
“Sac State feels like a big, diverse urban campus where you can study in strong professional programs, join tons of clubs and events, and be minutes from internships in downtown Sacramento, and many students say they were surprised by how welcoming and community‑focused the campus community is despite its size.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
In-state: $7,392; Out-of-state: $19,272
Conference
Big Sky Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.