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Located in the Golden State's Central Valley, California State University-Fresno (CSUF) is home to over 22,000 undergraduate and around 2,700 graduate students eager to learn and pursue their career goals. In fact, there is no shortage of options for students when it comes to degree programs. Cal State Fresno has eight schools and colleges, each of which is home to numerous degree programs. Students can be found working hard in schools such as the college of arts and sciences, health and human services, agricultural sciences, engineering, and science & mathematics.


Overview of California State University-Fresno (CSUF)


After class, Fresno students have no trouble finding activities that help them recreate, relax, and become the best people possible. The campus' recreation center is a daily hub of student activity. There, they find numerous opportunities for programmed and free-form workouts. There are two racquetball courts, a track, two gymnasiums, ping pong tables, and more. There's even an aquatic center.

Students can also join with others to form clubs around their favorite political, social, or recreational subject. Fresno State also offers loads of mental and physical health resources to help students heal, learn, and grow. Finally, the institution hosts many cultural events every year and the theater students perform several plays each term.

General Information


School Type Public
Campus Setting City: Large
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 23:1
Graduation Rate 56%
Year Founded 1911

Student Enrollment


Total Students24,298

Undergraduate
21,541
Graduate
2,757

Undergraduate Student

Male 8,832
8,832
Female 12,709
12,709

Graduate Student

Male 1,130
1,130
Female 1,627
1,627

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CSU Fresno Acceptance Rate and Admissions


APPLICATIONS18,123

Male 7,538
Female 10,585

ACCEPTANCE10,511

Male 4,146
Female 6,351

Acceptance Rate58%

Male 55%
Female 60%

Enrollment 3,364

Male 1,381
Female 1,983
Admissions
Application Fee $70
High School GPA Required
High School Rank N/A
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses N/A
Recommendations Required
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) N/A
Application Deadline November 30
Common Application Accepted No

CSUF Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


California State University at Fresno is a publicly funded university that has low costs relative to universities in many other states. In fact, California has a history of providing high-value, affordable education to its residents. At CSU Fresno, California residents can be pleasantly surprised to find that a year of full-time tuition comes in under $7,000. Out-of-state students aren't so lucky, but their gross costs for tuition are still a mere $18,000. Both sets of students must cover the cost of books, supplies, and other fees, which run around $1,000.

For living expenses, students pay between $13,000 and $19,000 for their room, board, and other costs, depending whether they live on campus or off, respectively. Thus, a California resident can face gross costs of up to $27,000 for off-campus living while a non-resident's off-campus gross costs run over $39,000.

However, once financial aid is considered, these costs fall dramatically. After scholarships and grants are figured into the tally, a year at CSU Fresno has an average net price tag of just under $7,000. The lowest income students pay under $4,000 and households with income in excess of $110,000 pay $16,000.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $6,002
Average Total Aid $10,423
Students Receiving Financial Aid 89%
Room & Board $10,587

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $6,589
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $18,469
  • Books and Supplies - $1,972
  • Room & Board - $10,587
  • Other - $2,568

Academics


California State University at Fresno is part of a large network of top-notch universities that span the state of California. Students with degrees from Fresno are sure to find a terrific place in the nation's hottest economy. This is due to the fact that CSU – Fresno delivers terrific academics to its rather large student body. Educational researchers are able to assess that academic quality by way of the statistics available on the school, starting with the retention rate.

Fresno's 87% retention rate is strong, especially for a publicly funded university. The statistic reflects the number of first-time, full-time students who return to campus for a second year. Their fidelity to the school indicates that they and their families are happy with the faculty, curriculum, and campus experience. That is, they are happy with the overall educational experience the university offers.

For the graduation rate, CSU – Fresno posts likewise strong numbers. The school graduates 58% of its student body. That number is slightly augmented by Fresno's transfer out rate, which is 2%. Since transfer students typically move on to more-challenging schools or to schools with the precise bachelor's degree program they desire, they are assumed to be eventual graduates.

Student Population Total


Student Population 24,298

Undergraduate
21,541
Graduate
2,757
Evening Classes : No
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 784 Total Graduates / 15%
Business Administration and Management, General 784 Graduates
All Social Sciences Majors 680 Total Graduates / 13%
Criminology 425 Graduates
Sociology, General 139 Graduates
Political Science and Government, General 63 Graduates
Economics, General 27 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 510 Total Graduates / 10%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 196 Graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 185 Graduates
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 114 Graduates
Athletic Training/Trainer 13 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 485 Total Graduates / 9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 485 Graduates
All Psychology Majors 454 Total Graduates / 9%
Psychology, General 441 Graduates
Forensic Psychology 13 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 45%

Outcome & Salary


After completing a four-year bachelor's degree at CSU Fresno, students enter the job market eager to take in high earnings. While there is no guarantee that any degree from any school will yield a job or any specific salary, researchers can take a look at how previous graduates have fared.

Of the top five earning degrees, Fresno's registered nursing students lead the pack. Fresno RNs earn a median salary of $85,000. Coming in at #5, computer science graduates report median earnings of $63,000. In the middle of the pack are the construction engineering technologies students whose median salaries are just under $70,000.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $52,000
College Grads Average Salary $70,966
College Grads Mid Career Salary $99,800
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $709,660
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,707,660
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $24,008
10 Year Projected ROI $685,652
20 Year Projected ROI $1,683,652
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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