California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers. Photo courtesy of Sacramento State

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels.

In March, Sacramento State announced that it had reached its highest enrollment in the university's history for spring at 30,164, exceeding enrollment goals set out by the California State University system.

With a just-concluded enrollment census this fall, Sacramento State set another record with the largest fall enrollment post-COVID at 31,307.

"These numbers mean we are offering an outstanding, world-class education,” said Sacramento State President Luke Wood. “We continue to grow our hive, our home.” 

Over the last 10 years, California State University, Sacramento has seen an enrollment increase of 6.7 percent. University officials attribute these increases to innovative and collaborative recruitment efforts.

These efforts include new academic programs, including the Bachelor of Fine Arts in architecture studies, a new concentration on practical applications of artificial intelligence and one of the largest criminal justice programs in the country.

Sacramento State attracts new students with a variety of clubs, academic pathways and historic initiatives.  Photo courtesy of Sacramento State

Sacramento State partners with high schools, community colleges and community organizations offering guaranteed admissions.

Historic initiatives such as the Black Honors College, Combat U, Wileety Native American College and Guardian Scholars Promise also play a role in attracting scholars.

Sacramento State offers programming that reaffirms the university’s designations as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Black-Serving Institution (BSI).

Additionally, Sacramento State provides pathways for academic revival and adult learners to complete their degrees.

During Sacramento State’s Welcome Week, students explore clubs, organizations and programs on campus. Photo courtesy of Sacramento State

 

With strong industry ties and hands-on opportunities, students are choosing Sacramento State to access opportunities that will shape their future well after graduation, according to the university.