San Francisco State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

80%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
2%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

San Francisco State University has a diverse student body with 80% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
16.2%(3,402)
Hispanic
40.2%(8,426)
African American
6.2%(1,302)
Asian
25.5%(5,341)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(136)
Two or More Races
5.5%(1,160)
Unknown
5.6%(1,177)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color80%
Total Enrollment25,282
International Students2%

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 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.4%(9,749)
Women
55.6%(12,212)

Gender Statistics

Men9,749

39% of total enrollment

Women12,212

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

San Francisco State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.1%(890)
18-19
26.0%(5,713)
20-21
26.8%(5,888)
22-24
23.9%(5,238)
25+
19.3%(4,232)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(42)
22-24
23.5%(780)
25+
75.2%(2,499)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

San Francisco State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 101% in-state residents, -3% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.8%(3,216)
International
2.2%(74)

Regional Representation

In-State3,216

101% of student body

International74

2% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

80%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age