93.5%
Acceptance Rate
$7,458
Avg Cost (In-State)
$20,058
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
56.6%
Graduation Rate
32,691
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
November 30
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$70
Interview
Not required
Essays: No supplemental essays required; uses CSU application
Note: Uses Cal State Apply system; A-G course requirements must be met
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$44,372
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$59,115
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
57%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $28,603 | $49,792 | 821 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $43,714 | $65,760 | 670 |
| Sociology. | $34,093 | $54,500 | 533 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $30,794 | $57,138 | 417 |
| Marketing. | $37,016 | $64,373 | 406 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | $28,150 | $45,088 | 361 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $48,553 | $74,656 | 348 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $27,952 | $50,663 | 339 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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