Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Online | csufresno.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Fresno, California, California State University Fresno is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 15,231 prospective students applied, and 14,816 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,451 enrolled in the school. 20,507 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,540 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $911. California State University-Fresno is ranked 860 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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California State University-Fresno is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California State University Fresno within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#860 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#354 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#54 in Best Colleges in California
#24 in Best Public Colleges in California
#58 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1100 |
| ACT | 16/21 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.12 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 |
| Other Fees | $911 |
| Room and Board | $10,758 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,792 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,328 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 |
| Other Fees | $911 |
| Room and Board | $10,758 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,792 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,208 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110556 IPEDS survey data for California State University Fresno.
Current students may use the California State University Fresno GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.