Race & Ethnicity
San Francisco State University has a diverse student body with 80% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
San Francisco State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
San Francisco State University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
39% of total enrollment
48% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
San Francisco State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 45% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
45%
Traditional Age (18-21)
15%
Non-Traditional (25+)
13%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
San Francisco State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -3% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
100% of student body
3% of student body
States Represented
34 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
80%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
55%
Female Students
Global Reach
3%
International
Age Diversity
15%
Non-Traditional Age