United States · San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University
Diverse urban Cal State in SF.
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Admission at San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University admits about 93% of applicants, which makes it less selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. Grades and rigor carry most of the decision; well-written essays and a clear intended major help at the margin.
GCC applicants: international curricula (IB, American Diploma with APs, A-levels) are read in their own terms. English proficiency tests are usually waived for English-medium schools; check the university's waiver rule. Saudi students on a Ministry scholarship should confirm the programme is on the approved list before applying Early Decision.
San Francisco State University supplemental essays, 2025-26
Supplemental prompts for San Francisco State University are loaded into the essay studio when you add the school to your list; Admitify fetches the current cycle's wording directly.
Every US applicant also writes the Common App personal statement: 650 words, seven prompts. Admitify's coach reads drafts line by line and never writes for the student.
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Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on sfsu.edu before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.