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California State University Sacramento is the sixth-largest university in the 23-campus CSU system, enrolling a multicultural student body of nearly 29,000. As California's Capital University, our students enjoy extensive research and internship opportunities. Sacramento is the heart of California government and one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.
Quality teaching is a top priority here, and our classes are small and personalized. More than 80 percent of recent graduates say their professors were enthusiastic and genuinely enjoyed teaching.
Preparing students for a career is a vital part of the education we offer. Thousands of students from all majors earn academic credit working internship and co-op positions, many of which are paid.
CSU Sacramento, often called "Sac State," was founded as Sacramento State College in 1947 during a time of intense demand for higher education after World War II. We moved to our permanent location on the banks of the historic American River in 1953. In 1972 we were renamed California State University, Sacramento.
Today, our 300-acre campus is sheltered by more than 3,000 trees and dotted with flower gardens. We have about 3 million square feet of building space. Miles of trails stretch along the nearby river parkway, linking the University and student housing with recreational areas such as Folsom Lake and Old Sacramento.
We're building to accommodate a fast-growing student body. Recent additions include a five-story classroom building, a continuing education building, a new facility for University-licensed public radio stations, the Alumni Center and a major expansion of our student union. The University's Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex was upgraded to host the 2000 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, and has been selected as the site again for 2004.
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