Home to the nation’s first College of Ethnic Studies, San Francisco University State has a longstanding commitment to inclusiveness and social justice expressed through University programs, initiatives, and services. San Francisco State University offers world-class academics, vibrant campus life, and a unique urban setting. 

The university was ranked in the top 25 U.S. universities on Payscale and CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index. The university is among the best at making it affordable for students to graduate and obtain good-paying jobs.

Further, the university's graduates are now leaders in fields from journalism, creative writing, and film to technology, science, business, government, and education.