San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California · ★ 3.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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San Francisco State University is a public research university in San Francisco, California, established in 1899 and part of the California State University system. It offers bachelor's, master's, blended bachelor's and master's, doctoral, and teaching credential programs across seven colleges, and its 144.1-acre campus is located in the city's southwest, less than two miles from the Pacific coast.
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Ranked #66 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #186 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #254 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, California, 94132
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