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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
Academics
- Graduation Rate55%
- Majors Available128
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate81%
AP Credit Policy
San Francisco State University awards credit for all Advanced Placement Exams with scores of 3 or higher.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 201, C1 |
| Biology | 4 | 6 | BIOL 230 |
| 3 | 6 | Not available | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 226 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 | MATH 226 |
| 3 | 6 | Not available | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 4 | MATH 226 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 | CHEM 115 |
| 3 | 6 | Not available | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHIN 101 |
| 4 | 8 | CHIN 101 & 102 | |
| 5 | 12 | CHIN 101, 102, 103 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PLSI 250 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 3 | CSC 101 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 114 & 214 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 114 & 214 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | GEOG 160 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 111 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FR 101 & 102 |
| 4 | 11 | FR 101, 102 & 215 | |
| 5 | 14 | FR 101 + 102 + 215 + 216 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GER 101 & 102 |
| 4 | 11 | GER 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 206 (3) | |
| 5 | 14 | GER 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 206 (3) + 207 (3) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 102 or IR 104 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | ITAL 101 (4) + 102 (4) |
| 4 | 11 | ITAL 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 103 (3) | |
| 5 | 14 | ITAL 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 103 (3) + 104 (3) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | JAPN 101 (4) + 102 (4) |
| 4 | 15 | JAPN 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 103 (4) + 250 (3) | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | LATN 101 |
| 5 | 8 | LATN 101 & 202 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 102 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 101 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 111 & 112 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 121 & 122 |
| 3 | 4 | Not available | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 230 (3) + 232 (1) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 220 (3) + 222 (1 |
| 3 | 4 | Not available | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 200 |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 11 | SPAN 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 205 (3) |
| 5 | 14 | SPAN 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 205 (3) + 206 (3) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 14 | SPAN 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 205 (3) + 206 (3) |
| 3 | 11 | SPAN 101 (4) + 102 (4) + 205 (3) | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PLSI 200 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 120 & 121 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 115 or IR 104 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian-American Studies
- Astronomy
B
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Community College Administration
- Comparative Group Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Dance, General
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
L
- Labor Studies
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Science
- Marine Sciences
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
N
- Natural Sciences
- Nutrition Sciences
P
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
R
- Radio and Television
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Statistics, General
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
V
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
W
- Women's Studies
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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