California State University-Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Sacramento.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 31,255 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,590 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,980 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 83%). Every year 48% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.California State University-Sacramento's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,742, and fees were $1,462. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,622 and $1,462 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students31,255 |
Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 0 | 43 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 04/30/1951 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Admission
68%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 940 to 1140 |
ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $55 |
Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | $396/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | $396/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of California State University-Sacramento's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 54% | $4,801 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $654 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $2,355 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $5,620 |
Federal Student Loans | 34% | $4,843 |
Private Loans | 1% | $10,804 |
$9,841
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,328 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,170 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,323 |
$75,001 to $110,000$15,949 |
Over $110,000$18,348 |
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Student Population
28,454
Undergrads
2,801
Graduates
17,729
Women
13,526
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
30% |
White |
27% |
Asian |
20% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.