MA in Political Science
at Sacramento State, Sacramento

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MA in Political Science
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Sacramento State
Overview

The California State University Sacramento is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting MA in Political Science from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 18 to 24 months. The MA in Political Science program is considered part of the top ranked courses in USA. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, PTE and Duolingo. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. The first year tuition fee for MA in Political Science at California State University Sacramento is around USD 16,742 (INR 1,607,065). Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc. The average estimated cost of living at California State University Sacramento is around USD 16,660 (INR 1,599,193).

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹16.02 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MA in Political Science

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MA in Political Science
at
Sacramento State
Fees

The fee structure for the MA in Political Science at the California State University Sacramento covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges, facilities cost and many more offered by the California State University Sacramento. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The average cost of living is USD 16,660 (INR 1,599,193). The total tuition fees for the first year of MA in Political Science is USD 16,742 (INR 1,607,065).

Find more details about California State University Sacramento MA in Political Science on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 16,02,403
Application Fee	INR 6,700

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 15,94,554
Insurance	INR 1,65,581

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.71155 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ July 2026

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MA in Political Science
at
Sacramento State
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have :

a baccalaureate degree;

Applicant must have a GPA of 3 or 7.3 /10 focus on last two years

Different background can apply if applicant have a quality work experience in relevant field

Students must complete a minimum four year bachelor's degree to be eligible for admission. Applicants must have one of the following to qualify for admission if they do not have a four year degree:

Three year degree plus master's

Two year bachelor's degree + 2 year master's degree, In the same field (to total 4 yrs.)

Three year degree + Assoc. In Chartered Accounts, India

Three year degree + postgraduate diploma (in a related field), that required the three year degree from an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

Marks - 65/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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GRE

No specific cutoff mentioned
A satisfactory score on the aptitude portion of the Graduate Record Examination (the Department expects the student to achieve at least the 50th percentile in the combined verbal/analytic score)

Duolingo

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MA in Political Science
at
Sacramento State
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#1279	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2025

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California State University Sacramento
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Sporty

Liberal

Internships3

Part time work3

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4

Student Life3

Value for money3

Public transportation5

Safety3

Indian Food1

Permanent Immigration3

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BS in Business Administration - Batch of 2028

3.2

It’s a liberal school so if you’re not open minded than you might not wanna come here.

Tips: Get in the contact with someone who's atleast spent a semester or two here so you can learn the ropes of this place from the get go. Otherwise you're gonna be roaming throughout the campus with a map trying to figure it out. There's a lot of resources for students that you won't be informed about.

Likes (Public transportation): There's always buses going around that start in the morning at 6 or 7 all the way until 10 pm. There's different routes you can explore most of Sacramento just through the bus routes. Some places to visit would be West Sacramento, there are some good places to explore.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There is Indian food if you can cook it for yourself. But for even something similar to Indian food you're gonna have to travel 15-20 mins in the bus. I mostly prefer eating on campus since I'm in the dorms and you can get a meal card and it's much more convenient after classes than any kind of activity.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1325

Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Batch of 2028

4.4

The professors are friendly and very co-operative.

Tips: That was a great experience when you come here there are many cultural events from university which make international students feel welcome. Moreover, no one discriminates anyone, as there are students from China, South Korea, India, Pakistan, and every country, and all are so good, so I assure you that you will have a great experience here. The fees are not too high compared to other universities. This is a public university with a very good quality of education, the tuition cost is not too high either, so it's worth it according to the university. The courses that they provide for international students at a reasonable cost are also very good.

Dislikes (Student Life): It was a great experience being there as an international student the faculty and infrastructure are just excellent and placements are also so good. On-campus part-time jobs are available in bulk for international students. Moreover, there is quality education and research labs, which are my favorite part.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 5875

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 97775

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025Read more

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MA in Political Science
at
Sacramento State
Highlights

This Course is offered by California State University Sacramento

MA in Political Science
at
Sacramento State

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