"San Francisco State, with its 144 acres of land, evokes a sense of serenity. But this university has never stood inactive in times of change. In the 1960s, students challenged the status quo, leading to the creation of the country's first College of Ethnic Studies. Even today, SF State holds firmly onto its legacy of activism. Students have different reasons to enroll here."
""The biggest factor is the demographic decline, especially in the Bay Area. Other factors are increased competition within the Cal State universities and also the UC system, where policies have shifted and changed over time that the UCs are actually admitting more students that had typically gone to Cal State University institutions,""
"Despite its history and enticing campus, San Francisco State has seen its enrollment numbers decline. In 2015, it had 30,256 students. In 2024, nine years later, the university reported 22,357 students enrolled, a decline of 26%. This academic year, 2025, SF State saw about 1,600 fewer students."
San Francisco State occupies 144 acres and retains a legacy of 1960s activism that produced the nation's first College of Ethnic Studies. The campus offers amenities including a large gymnasium, a large library, and a student center with many clubs and organizations. Enrollment declined from 30,256 students in 2015 to 22,357 in 2024, a 26% drop, with about 1,600 fewer students in 2025. University enrollment leaders cite regional demographic decline and increased competition from other Cal State campuses and the UC system. San Francisco's expensive rental market further depresses on-campus attendance. Similar declines occurred at Cal State East Bay.
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