College Scorecard data · Updated August 17, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco State University (in-state) | $7,950 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -52% |
| National average | $18,082 | -56% |
In-state tuition at San Francisco State University is $7,950 per year; out-of-state students pay $20,550.
San Francisco State University in-state tuition is 52% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; San Francisco State University is 56% below that.
$7,950 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.