San Francisco State University is known for having a wide range of students, as well as ranking fourth in the nation among master’s institutions that host international students and first among U.S. universities for the number of students who study abroad for an academic year. 

The university offers undergraduate degrees in  77 academic areas and postgraduate degrees in  63 academic areas, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. 

San Francisco State University is dedicated to offering financial aid to its full-time students and 68% of students will receive some form of scholarships or financial aid. The average need-based grant award is $9,004.