California State University, Sacramento (referred to as Sacramento State) is the “capital campus” of the 23 campus California State University system.  Our outstanding faculty, excellent laboratories, numerous research centers and proximity to the capitol draw over 30,000 American and international students to our campus.  Nestled in an urban forest along the American river, we offer a world-class education in the heart of California.

Commitment to Student Success

Sacramento State demonstrates its commitment to student success through a variety of programs, services, and support designed to meet the needs of our diverse student population. Recently, Sac State was ranked 8th out of 58 public universities in the West and is officially designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Visit Our University

Whether you’re a student, alumn, local community member, or just visiting Sacramento, we welcome you to join us on campus and enjoy our many services and features, such as: 

• Arts & Culture: murals, art galleries, multicultural center, concert hall, tea room and garden, theaters, film screenings and festivals
• Fitness & Recreation: rock climbing, swimming, tennis, sailing, cycling, hiking and sporting events
• Library: over 1.2 million books, media center and the StingerStudio Makerspace
• Natural Sciences:  geology rock garden, arboretum, and planetarium

Or, simply relax on a bench and enjoy our tranquil park-like campus and find yourself at home at Sacramento State.