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California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno is a large, public institution located in Fresno, ca. Founded in 1911, California State University-Fresno offers undergraduate degrees in 150 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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20,985 undergraduates
$6,663 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
95.4%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
$70
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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December
15
233 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! California State University-Fresno is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Education and Teaching
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Criminology
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Sociology
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$6,663
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,080
Books & supplies
$1,152
Other expenses
$3,994
Cost of attendance*
$22,889
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$18,543
Additional expenses
Room & board
$11,080
Books & supplies
$1,152
Other expenses
$3,994
Cost of attendance*
$34,769
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? California State University-Fresno has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,985, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.
Total enrollment
21,354Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
16%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
61%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
6%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about California State University-Fresno to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is California State University-Fresno?
California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, ca.
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Fresno?
The acceptance rate for California State University-Fresno is 95%.
What’s the average GPA for California State University-Fresno?
The average high school GPA for California State University-Fresno students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at California State University-Fresno?
The estimated cost for 4 years at California State University-Fresno including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $91,556.
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