San Francisco State University International Student Report
Explore international student trends at San Francisco State University to discover how SFSU stacks up to the competition when it comes to serving students from outside the United States.
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San Francisco State University is Extremely Popular With International Students
An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2020 as many as 1,159,798 international students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this diverse international pool, SFSU was home to approximately 1,871 international students.
College Factual ranks SFSU as 135th out of a total 1,279 colleges and universities for popularity with international students.
At least 46 countries are represented
on the SFSU campus.
The countries with the largest on-campus communities are
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San Francisco State University reports having a total of 1,871 international students on campus, 1,573 of whom are undergraduates. This is out of a total of 27,349 students, 24,024 of whom are undergraduates.
SFSU suggests that international students make up about 6.8% of the student body. |
Use the map below to explore the popularity of San Francisco State University on a country by country basis.
The Number of International Students at SFSU is Decreasing
Over the past several years the total international population of students on campus has shrunk.
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The chart below shows how the total number of international students at SFSU has grown over the past several years.
Use the map below to explore the popularity trends on a country by country basis.
San Francisco State University Offers International Students a Typical Overall Quality American Education
College Factual ranks SFSU as 532nd out of 1,232 total colleges and universities for providing a quality educational experience to international students.
CollegeFactual has also ranked the quality of the education at SFSU on a country by country basis.
SFSU ranks the best for are for students from
China, 
India, and 
Japan.
Use the map below to explore the San Francisco State University experience for your country.
San Francisco State University Offers Above Average Value for International Students
College Factual ranks SFSU as 183rd out of a total 1,204 colleges and universities for providing value to international students.
CollegeFactual has also ranked the value of the education at SFSU on a country by country basis.
SFSU's best value is for students from
China,
Japan, and
India.
Use the map below to explore San Francisco State University value for your country.
Business Administration & Management is the Most Popular SFSU Degree for International Students
The most popular degrees at SFSU with international students are Business Administration & Management, Computer Science, and Basic Developmental & Remedial Education.
Use the map below to explore the most popular degrees at San Francisco State University on a country by country basis.
Select a Country to View Additional Details
Drill into the map below or use the following table to select a specific country and get detailed San Francisco State University information specific to that country.
| Country | Popularity Ranking | Quality Ranking | Value Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 155 | 170 | 74 |
| Bangladesh | 318 | N/A | N/A |
| Brazil | 129 | 280 | 131 |
| Canada | 264 | 404 | 187 |
| China | 133 | 353 | 153 |
| Colombia | 182 | 219 | 109 |
| Egypt | 276 | N/A | N/A |
| France | 84 | 222 | 91 |
| Germany | 123 | 260 | 129 |
| Ghana | 462 | N/A | N/A |
| Greece | 196 | N/A | N/A |
| Hong Kong | 37 | 173 | 54 |
| India | 154 | 327 | 153 |
| Indonesia | 33 | 173 | 54 |
| Iran | 185 | 233 | 122 |
| Israel | 60 | 84 | 24 |
| Italy | 81 | 187 | 63 |
| Japan | 11 | 225 | 92 |
| Jordan | 194 | N/A | N/A |
| Kenya | 484 | N/A | N/A |
| Kuwait | 54 | 147 | 74 |
| Malaysia | 28 | 172 | 73 |
| Mexico | 217 | 260 | 126 |
| Mongolia | 9 | 55 | 22 |
| Nepal | 288 | 294 | 182 |
| Netherlands | 95 | 109 | 42 |
| Nigeria | 360 | 354 | 225 |
| Norway | 74 | 90 | 37 |
| Pakistan | 196 | 270 | 136 |
| Peru | 218 | N/A | N/A |
| Philippines | 32 | 122 | 42 |
| Russia | 45 | 189 | 68 |
| Saudi Arabia | 182 | 324 | 171 |
| Singapore | 154 | N/A | N/A |
| South Korea | 121 | 321 | 149 |
| Spain | 172 | 232 | 112 |
| Sri Lanka | 246 | N/A | N/A |
| Sweden | 35 | 124 | 53 |
| Taiwan | 64 | 225 | 88 |
| Thailand | 66 | 190 | 72 |
| Turkey | 96 | 214 | 81 |
| Ukraine | 199 | N/A | N/A |
| United Arab Emirates | 117 | N/A | N/A |
| United Kingdom | 259 | 328 | 154 |
| Venezuela | 124 | 187 | 87 |
| Vietnam | 26 | 297 | 121 |
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