by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Sac State degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the Sac State annual value report below.
California State University - Sacramento is ranked #819 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.
California State University - Sacramento is priced competitvely when compared to other colleges of similar quality. Based on this information we believe it is a good price for the type of education provided.
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
On average, a bachelor's degree from Sac State will cost you about $149,491. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,661 and a typical 5.04 years to graduate.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $29,661 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 5.04 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $149,491 |
Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Sac State net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Sac State cost.
Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how Sac State value for your educational dollar might vary.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $180,492 | #0 | F |
| All Students | $149,491 | #819 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $136,831 | #198 | A |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $140,223 | # | F |
| All Students | $109,222 | # | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $96,561 | # | F |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.
About 85% of Sac State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Sac State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by calculating average Sac State cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
