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California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About California State University-Fresno

California State University, Fresno (branded as Fresno State) is a public university in Fresno, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. The university had a fall 2020 enrollment of 25,341 students. It offers 60 bachelor's degree program, 45 master's degree programs, 3 doctoral degree programs, 12 certificates of advanced study, and 2 different teaching credentials. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Fresno is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible to be designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The university's facilities include an on-campus planetarium, on-campus raisin and wine grape vineyards, and a commercial winery where student-made wines have won over 300 awards since 1997. Members of Fresno State's nationally ranked equestrian team have the option of housing their horses on campus, next to indoor and outdoor arenas. Fresno State has a 50,000-square-foot (4,600 m2) Student Recreation Center and the third-largest library (by square footage) in the California State University system.

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95%

Acceptance

$7,000

Net price

21,605

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

95%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,000

Average net price

$7,350

In-state tuition

$19,950

Out-of-state tuition

$11,960

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$20,095

Total cost of attendance

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

19%

Students with federal loans

$14,505

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$5,105
$30–48K
$5,429
$48–75K
$7,196
$75–110K
$10,291
$110K+
$16,899

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$61,244

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,012

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,435

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

21,605

Total enrollment

16%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

53%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women
42% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
63%
White
14%
Asian
11%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

California State University-Fresno FAQ

Is California State University-Fresno a public or private school?

California State University-Fresno is a public institution located in Fresno, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Fresno?

California State University-Fresno has an acceptance rate of 95%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does California State University-Fresno cost?

The average annual net price at California State University-Fresno is $7,000 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,350 in-state and $19,950 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fresno?

About 57% of students at California State University-Fresno complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do California State University-Fresno graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, California State University-Fresno students earn a median of $61,244 per year.

How many students attend California State University-Fresno?

California State University-Fresno enrolls about 21,605 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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