California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), popularly known as Sacramento State, started operating as Sacramento State College in 1947. Initially, it held its classes at Sacramento Junior College with a batch of 235 students. The college moved to its current site in 1953. It became a full-fledged university and was given its current name in 1972. Today, the university holds the accreditation of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is also a member of the Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) and the National Council of Graduate Schools.
Situated in the heart of Sacramento along the American River, the university campus is spread across 300 acres. The campus features outstanding infrastructure and offers numerous first-rate facilities to students. Apart from academic facilities like a huge library, spacious classrooms, and numerous research centres, the campus also maintains excellent residential facilities. Dormitories with the capacity to house 1,700 students are located at the campus’ north-eastern edge. The campus also offers facilities for various sports like basketball, baseball, swimming, football, soccer, golf, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, rowing, and softball.
The university is home to eight colleges that provide 51 graduate, 64 undergraduate and 5 doctoral programs in various disciplines of education like arts, communication, design, philosophy, business, engineering, computer science, nursing and tourism. Over 31,156 students, including a large population of foreign students, enrol in the university annually. The university has an excellent team of distinguished faculty members and numerous international collaborations that facilitate outstanding student exchange and study-abroad programs.
The university has over 240,000 alumni including several notable names. Wayne Thiebaud is a renowned painter, Lester Holt is a popular TV journalist and NBC Nightly News anchor. Gregory Kondos is a well-known painter. Mark Otero is a successful entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of KlickNation. Ryan Coogler is a film-maker who won an award for his first film, ‘Fruitvale Station’ and Eugene Villanueva is a famous actor and operatic baritone.
MS in Computer Science
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 9.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Business Administration
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 11.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 13.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS in Business Administration (9 Concentration areas)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
International MBA
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 15.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 13.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 13.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MA in Sociology
- Duration - 1.5 to 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 11.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MA in Economics
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 12.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Biological Science (General)
- Duration - 1.5 to 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 11.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 11.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Chemistry
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 11.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 13.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 12 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MA in Mathematics
- Duration - 1.5 to 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 11.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BFA in Graphic Design
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 13 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 12 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 13.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 14.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 64
- Fees - INR 13.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA - 2 Courses | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5-7 |
| MS - 8 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5-7 TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BSc - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 64 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 7 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 64 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
| BBA - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 64 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
| MIM - 1 Course | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| MA - 1 Course | IELTS - 7 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 65 & Above |
| Other Courses - 2 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 64 & Above PTE - 50 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 55 - 70 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 15ᵗʰ Feb - 1ˢᵗ Mar 2021 Spring - 15ᵗʰ Sep 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA - 2 Courses | 12 - 24 Months | INR 11.3L - 15.7L USD 15,386 - 21,432 |
| MS - 8 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 9.6L - 11.6L USD 13,116 - 15,800 |
| BSc - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12L USD 16,377 |
| BE/Btech - 7 Courses | 4 Years | INR 13L - 13.9L USD 17,721 - 19,008 |
| BBA - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 12.9L USD 17,622 |
| MIM - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 10.2L USD 13,965 |
| MA - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 11.4L USD 15,590 |
| Other Courses - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 11.4L - 14.1L USD 15,564 - 19,248 |
