San Francisco State University, Public university in San Francisco, United States
San Francisco State University is a public institution in southwestern San Francisco with more than 29,000 enrolled students. The campus spreads across multiple buildings that house lecture halls, laboratories, libraries and athletic facilities.
The institution opened in 1899 as a teacher training college and initially focused on preparing educators. Over the course of the 20th century it grew into a comprehensive university within the California State University system.
The campus nickname Gators refers to alligators and appears on banners, jerseys and signage throughout the grounds. Game days bring students and alumni together to watch teams compete against other California colleges.
The campus sits in the southwestern part of the city and is reachable by public transit, including buses and shuttles. Visitors can navigate the grounds on foot or by bicycle across the open layout.
The institution is part of a network of 23 campuses in the California higher education system. National education rankings place it at number 48 among West Coast universities offering master's degrees.
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