San Francisco State Enrollment Plummets 22% — A Warning Sign for California’s Failing Policies San Francisco’s economic “doom loop” continues to deepen — and now it’s reaching higher education. Over the last five years, San Francisco State University (SFSU) has lost 22% of its student enrollment, falling to just under 20,700 students for Fall 2025, according to official California State University data. Meanwhile, just 50 miles away, San Jose State University (SJSU) is booming. With nearly 40,000 students enrolled — an 8% increase from the prior year — SJSU has hit record highs and become one of the system’s most vibrant campuses. A Tale of Two Cities — and Two Policies The difference between these two schools mirrors the broader divide between San Francisco and the rest of California. Once a symbol of innovation and culture, San Francisco is now defined by high taxes, out-of-control costs, and public disorder. Families, businesses, and now students…