The campus attracts high caliber students. Students who attend the University come from the top third of their high school graduating classes. In fact, one of four entering freshman comes to CSUS having posted a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during their high school careers. The majority of classes have fewer than 50 students and are taught by the professor. Adequate classes and course sections are provided so that diligent students will be able to graduate within four years.
Students also have the opportunity for a strong and eventful campus life.
More than half of the students participate in one of more than 300 clubs and associations. These include almost every academic interest, from math to languages. There are many career-oriented groups, and for students interested in the Greek system there are 18 sororities and 20 fraternities affiliated with the University. Other CSUS Services programs such as the Small Business Assistance Center and the Real Estate and Land Use Institute offer community and state clients valuable counseling and advice in business matters. According to the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education , California State University, Sacramento ranked No. 28 among the top 100 best colleges in the United States.