San Francisco State University is a public research university in San Francisco, California, founded in 1899. Part of the California State University system, SFSU serves approximately 21,000 students on its 142-acre campus in the southwest corner of the city near Lake Merced. The university is known for its diverse student body and progressive traditions, with strong programs in liberal arts, education, business, science, and the arts. Known as the Gators, SFSU competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The campus sits near the Stonestown Galleria and offers easy access via BA…