Founded in 1899, SFSU enrolls more international students than any other master's degree-granting institution in the United States, according to the Institute of International Education. Overall, SFSU enrolls 2,016 international students representing 94 countries; 499 are graduate students. Asian countries account for 74 percent of the University's matriculated international student body, topped by Japan with 425 students, followed by Taiwan (169 students), South Korea (134) and China (117).

From the arts to science, journalism to public service, business or teaching, many of San Francisco State's alumni, who total nearly 170,000 men and women, are now leaders in their fields.

Nearly every student, alum and faculty member represents an accomplishment and source of pride for SFSU. Here are some highlights that demonstrate SFSU's particular strengths in advancing scholarly and creative work, linking classroom and community, creating a learning environment, and preparing students to be leaders in a global society.