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THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – an intellectual powerhouse

The California State University is the largest, the most diverse and one of the most affordable public university systems in the United States with 23 campuses, 412,000 students and 43,000 faculty members. Highly regarded as a national leader in providing high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education, CSU offers unlimited opportunities to help students achieve their goals. The University is committed towards preparing graduates who go on to make a difference in the workforce and actively engages in research and creative activities leading to scientific, technical, artistic and social advances.

CSU plays a vital role in the growth and development of California's communities and economy by offering more than 1,800 Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in 357 subject areas. Since 1961, CSU has awarded nearly 2.5 million bachelor's, master's and joint doctoral degrees. CSU prepares about 60% of the teachers in the state, 40% of the engineering graduates, and more graduates in business, agriculture, communications, health, education and public administration than all other California universities and colleges combined. Altogether, the CSU system awards about 50% of the bachelor's degrees and 33% of the master's degrees granted in California.

2.6 million Alumni & growing

The California State University has more than 2.6 million alumni and adds more than 92,000 new graduates to its alumni ranks each year. CSU Alumni are leaders in the high-impact fields that drive California's economy including agriculture, engineering, business, technology, media, hospitality and tourism, entertainment, nursing, and many more. CSU alumni have distinguished themselves in all areas of California's workforce and culture. In fact, one in 10 employees in California is a CSU graduate.

That's what it means to be a leader. That's the California State University.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO

Founded in 1947, California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State for short) is a leading public university and one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Located in California's capital city - the heart of California Government, Sacramento State offers tremendous opportunities for students, preparing them to be leaders in some of the nation's most influential public and private institutions.

Sacramento State professors are known for their dedication to great teaching, and smaller class sizes allow personalized attention for students, as well as extensive research opportunities.

The University has a total enrollment of approximately 29,000 students and graduates about 6,000 students each year, generating an annual regional economic impact of nearly $816 million and more than $1 billion on the statewide economy.

ACCREDITATION

Sacramento State is accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the seven regional accreditation agencies in the United States.

In addition, the Sacramento State College of Business Administration (CBA) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) since 1963.

Accreditation by AACSB International is considered to be the hallmark of excellence in management education representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Till date, only 593 of 8,000 business schools in the world are accredited by AACSB International, the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as having the ability to accredit collegiate business programs.

MEMBERSHIP

Sacramento State is a member of the following associations:

• American Council on Education (ACE)
• Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU)
• Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
• Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) in the United States

Rankings & Accolades

• Ranked #62 amongst Regional Universities (West) - US News & World Report 2011
• Ranked #22 amongst Top Public Schools: Regional Universities (West) - US News & World Report 2011

• Ranked as one of America's Top 500 Colleges - Forbes 2011
• Ranked among top 100 universities in the West - Forbes 2011

Diverse Issues in Higher Education

• #30 among Top 100 diverse colleges