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Cal State Fresno is an above-average public university located in Fresno, California. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 17,563 undergraduate students. The Cal State Fresno acceptance rate is 95%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 56% of students, Cal State Fresno alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,400.
About
About Cal State Fresno...
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- California
- Fresno
California State University - Fresno Rankings
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CSU Fresno Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
November 30
SAT Range
No data available —
ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into CSU Fresno?
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Net Price
$7,507/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,968/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.150 responses
33%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.198 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.198 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
655 Graduates
Psychology
603 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
575 Graduates
Criminology
399 Graduates
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
231 Graduates
Nursing
177 Graduates
Sociology
164 Graduates
Biology
157 Graduates
Health Service Preparatory Studies
149 Graduates
Communication Disorders
140 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
52%
On Campus
45%
Online
3%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
17,563Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,791
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
64%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
140 responses
Open to diversity
31%
Dedicated
28%
Motivated
21%
Mellow
6%
Outgoing
5%
Bright
4%
Stressed
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.232 responses
Poll
71%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.281 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
154 responses
Diverse
55%
Amazing
12%
Challenging
8%
Relaxing
7%
Depending on the class you get, mostly challenging
4%
Quiet
4%
Underrated
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.88 responses
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California State University - Fresno Reviews
Rating 3.66 out of 5 2,909 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall Experience with California State University - Fresno
Attending California State University - Fresno was a transformative experience for me. The university offered a diverse and vibrant community that enriched my educational journey and personal growth. Here's a detailed account of what I liked and what I think could be improved:
What I Liked:
Community Engagement: Fresno State has a strong focus on community service and engagement. Through various programs, I had the chance to volunteer and contribute to local community projects, which was fulfilling and allowed me to make a positive impact.
What I Would Like to See Change:
Parking: Parking was a significant issue. Finding a spot was often challenging, and the permits were quite expensive. Expanding parking facilities or offering more affordable options would greatly benefit the students.
- Senior
- 16 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
Personally, I think Fresno State is good if you are a local looking to get through college with little to no debt. Lots of campus life and greek life. Academics are okay. A con is it can be difficult to get the classes you need at the times you want. Online classes are sparsely offered and usually fill up fast. Lots of food on campus and at campus point. You also get a free FAX bus pass with your student ID card. Professors range from mediocre to great. They give a lot of financial aid and parking isn't too expensive which is great! Fresno can get hot and boring though.
- Junior
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at CSUF overall is a 7/10. The campus life is very good. There are a diverse amount of people there. Food court is pretty substantial. The library however is my favorite building. There are different layers to the library and I find myself to be on task when I lock myself in a room to study. Professors are really nice from my experience but I also use the website “RateMyProfessor” to get student opinions who have previously taken their course. I like college at CSUF. I think I should involve myself in more extracurricular activities and maybe my rating would be a bit higher!
- Junior
- a month ago
