California State University-Sacramento prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $6,501 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $9,212, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,861.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,945 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,618 |
| Room and Board | $19,174 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,607 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,338 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,501 |
| $30–48k | $7,001 |
| $48–75k | $9,212 |
| $75–110k | $11,814 |
| $110k+ | $18,861 |
California State University-Sacramento prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $6,501 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $9,212, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,861. Azimuth ranks California State University-Sacramento #67 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Sacramento State's aid structure draws on federal, state, and institutional sources. The university offers work-study as part of its aid package, per the financial aid page, alongside named scholarship programs including Sac State Scholars and broader institutional aid through its Financial Aid and Scholarships office. California's Cal Grant program provides additional need-based support for qualifying residents, which meaningfully reduces out-of-pocket costs for many low- and middle-income families. Families weighing the gap between published cost and actual price can explore how before drawing conclusions from the headline cost of attendance of $22,945. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,507; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,511, median federal debt of $15,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $169 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of California State University-Sacramento earn median 4-year earnings of $64,511, placing California State University-Sacramento in the 64.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,777 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 92.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks California State University-Sacramento #416 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 935 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $67,636, ranked #100 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 607 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,237, ranked #89 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 568 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,583, ranked #11 nationally in its major. Communication and Media Studies reports 448 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,404, ranked #55 nationally in its major.
