Overview


California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
California State University-Fresno is a 4-year public school and the second largest university in the Cal State system. Fresno State encompasses eight colleges and schools offering undergraduate degrees. In addition, Fresno State has been designated an Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution. Utilizing the university’s location, Fresno State features an on-campus vineyard and commercial winery run by students.
Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$6,906
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1030
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$6,906
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,341 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,941 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1062 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,447
$30k - $48k
$4,858
$48k - $75k
$7,220
$75k - $110k
$11,299
$110k+
$16,580
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
56%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,412
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,916
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,189
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
75%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2654
64%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,916
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$134,538,208
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$28,331,882
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
17%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,268
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,052
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
Students receiving federal loans
17%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,767
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,720
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
20201
Students Applied
51%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1994
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | December 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | August 31 | |
| Other | June 30 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
95%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
27%
Submitting ACT
97%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1030
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
440
75th
540
Reading
25th
450
75th
560
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
35%
3.50 - 3.74
23%
3.25 - 3.49
21%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
7%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
15
Top 25%
80
Top 50%
100
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
896
$30k - $48k
637
$48k - $75k
461
$75k - $110k
186
$110k+
160
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
23,986
Total Number of Undergrads
21,430
0
100
18%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
17%
20-39 Students
54%
40-99 Students
25%
100+ Students
2%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
87
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | |
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ✓ ✓ |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
50%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
US National: 44%58%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
95%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
Hispanic
61%
White
15%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
53%
Student Organizations
334
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
4%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
5%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain West Conference
Total Male Athletes
213
Total Female Athletes
239
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
California State University-Fresno Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,500
Top 5 Cities
Fresno
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Visalia
Sacramento
Top 5 Employers
California State University, Fresno
Fresno Unified School District
Kaiser Permanente
Clovis Unified School District
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,052
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
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