4% of the students at San Francisco State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $27,463 | $39,343 |
| Tuition | $7,304 | $19,184 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $15,950 | $15,950 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,133 | $3,133 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 76% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 48% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 43% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 42% |
San Francisco State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to San Francisco State University was 3.20.
In 2020, 89% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 460 | 470 |
| 75th Percentile | 560 | 570 |
In 2020, 19% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 16 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 23 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
| Psychology, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |