First-Time First-Year Multi Factor Score

Multi Factor Score Information

**Note: The California State University (CSU) has temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility applies only for the Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Spring 2023 and tentatively for Fall 2023 admission cycles. You can find more information on the Cal State apply website.

The "a-g" score is a calculation now based upon your High School Grade Point Average and your Multi Factor score.

The High School Grade Point Average is based on courses taken during 10th through 12th grades which are "college preparatory."

Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken in 11th and 12th grades with grades of C or higher are awarded an extra grade point.

Local Service Area

Preference is given to students within SSU’s local service area which encompasses the following counties: Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, Solano and Mendocino.

Calculating Your "a-g" score

California Residents: 

• If you are a California resident applying to a non-impacted major with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, you meet the eligibility requirements for Admissions.
• If you are applying to an impacted major that requires minimum Multi Factor Score, your application will be subject to Multi Factor score listed below. (If you do not meet impacted major criteria, you will be considered for an alternate major). 
• If you are a California Resident and a Graduate of a California High School with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.49, you will be ranked by using the score as indicated below.

Out-of-State

• If you are an Out of State or Non resident applying to a non-impacted major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you meet the eligibility requirements for Admissions.
• If you are an Out of State or Non Resident applying to an impacted major that requires minimum Multi Factor Score, your application will be subject to Multi Factor score listed below. (If you do not meet impacted major criteria, you will be considered for an alternate major). 
• If you are an Out of State or Non Resident and Graduate of a non-California High School with a GPA between 2.50 and 2.99, you will be ranked by using the score as indicated below.