Multi-Factor Admission Review
SFSU will perform a multi-factor admission review for applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements.
Eligibility requirements
- High school graduation (diploma or GED)
- Completion of the A-G college preparatory courses
- Earned the specified GPA in A-G courses:
- 2.00 to 2.49 for California residents or graduates of a California high school
- 2.47 to 2.99 for non-California residents or graduates of a high school outside of California
Multi-factor admission review scoring module
Applicants will be evaluated for admission using the following scoring model:
| Category | Admission Value | Scale | Area Maximum | % of Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | A-G GPA x 800 | 1,600-2,000 | ||
| A-G Courses above 30 semester sequence | 70 points per semester; 700 maximum | 2,700 | 60% | |
| School Attribute | Local admission area | 300 | ||
| A Free and Reduced School Lunch | 300 | 600 | 13% | |
| Applicant Attributes | First Generation (neither parent has attended college) | 200 | ||
| Low Income - Qualified for an Application Fee Waiver | 200 | |||
| Educational Program Participation (AVID, Upward Bound, Talent Search, Education Opportunity Center, Puente Project, Independent Living Project, or MESA) | 200 | |||
| Youth Services (Ward of the Court, Foster Youth, or Unaccompanied Youth) | 200 | |||
| Military Status (active duty, veteran, National Guard or Reserves) | 200 | |||
| Work Status (works more than 15 hours per week) | 200 | 1,200 | 27% | |
| Maximum Score | 4,500 | 100% |