California State University, Sacramento is the sixth largest university in the 23-campus CSU system, enrolling a multicultural student body of 28,558 while keeping a commitment to small classes. It is California's Capital University. Students enjoy extensive research and internship opportunities in Sacramento, the heart of California government.The University was founded as Sacramento State College in 1947, during a time of intense demand for higher education after World War II. It moved to its permanent location on the banks of the historic American River in 1953. In 1972 it was renamed California State University, Sacramento.