California State University-Fresno

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

C-

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About California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno is a large, public institution in Fresno, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 21,605 students. The acceptance rate is 95%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $61,244.

95%

Acceptance

$7,000

Net price

21,605

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

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.

Popular Majors

Business13.1%

Psychology12.0%

Social Sciences11.4%

Humanities9.8%

Health & Nursing7.6%

Agriculture6.2%

Parks & Recreation6.0%

Biology4.5%

Visual & Performing Arts3.9%

Engineering3.2%

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

Avg. age at entry

53%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women

42% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

63%

White

14%

Asian

11%

Black

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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