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California State University, Sacramento

Sacramento, California, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

Sacramento State's computing bachelor's studies algorithms, systems and software development at the J Street campus, with a structured major-preparation sequence.

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Sacramento State's computing bachelor's studies algorithms, systems and software development at the J Street campus, with a structured major-preparation sequence.

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  1. BS Computer Science — Sacramento main campus
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Academic eligibility

  • International first-year applicants normally need secondary-school completion with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA or an average of 80%.
  • Submit the transcript, school diploma and required translated documents.
  • Major progression requirements apply after admission.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 95 or an approved equivalent.

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Study intakes

  • Fall in late August and spring in late January.

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Application deadlines

  • For fall 2027, apply by 15 May 2027 and submit documents by 30 May.
  • For spring 2027, the application and document dates were 4 and 18 October 2026 respectively.
  • These international dates are distinct from course-registration or fee-payment dates.

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International tuition

  • For fall 2026 and spring 2027, undergraduate base tuition is US$3,419 and mandatory campus fees US$1,409 per semester above six units.
  • Add US$471 nonresident tuition per enrolled unit.
  • Required international insurance, living expenses and applicable course charges are separate.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Limited international fee waivers cover awarded units of nonresident tuition, not the whole bill.
  • Most eligible degree-seeking F-1 students may apply; government-sponsored, exchange and continuing-education students are excluded.
  • Awards are not automatically renewable, and the next application round should be confirmed.

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What can international students study at California State University, Sacramento?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — Sacramento main campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for California State University, Sacramento?

International first-year applicants normally need secondary-school completion with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA or an average of 80%. Submit the transcript, school diploma and required translated documents. Major progression requirements apply after admission. IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 95 or an approved equivalent.

How much are international tuition fees at California State University, Sacramento?

For fall 2026 and spring 2027, undergraduate base tuition is US$3,419 and mandatory campus fees US$1,409 per semester above six units. Add US$471 nonresident tuition per enrolled unit. Required international insurance, living expenses and applicable course charges are separate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for California State University, Sacramento?

For fall 2027, apply by 15 May 2027 and submit documents by 30 May. For spring 2027, the application and document dates were 4 and 18 October 2026 respectively. These international dates are distinct from course-registration or fee-payment dates. Fall in late August and spring in late January. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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