California State University at Fresno
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,742
Avg in-state tuition
$17,622
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About California State University at Fresno
California State University at Fresno is a large public university located on an urban campus in Fresno, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,704, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 71 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 23:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,742, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,622.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
90% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1100
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards25k
Students enrolled
99%
Online student enrollment
23:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
55%
White
18%
Asian
12%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Unknown
4%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
25,322
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 7% online
Doctorate 40% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,742 | $17,622 |
Graduate | $7,176 | $16,680 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,080 |
On-campus room and board | $10,905 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,604 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,537 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,098 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,807 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $21,331 | $33,211 |
Off-campus without family | $26,457 | $38,337 |
Off-campus with family | $10,629 | $22,509 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
62%
State Grant Aid
78%
Institution Grant Aid
58%
Pell Grant
62%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Viticulture and Enology
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Food Science
BA
MA
DOC
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Community College Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Surveying Technology/Surveying
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Science
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
21Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
BA
MA
DOC
22Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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