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California State University-Fresno

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Dormitory capacity 1,139
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Fresno, California, CSU Fresno is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that CSU Fresno is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

California State University-Fresno is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

CSU Fresno boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,653

Cost of attendance at California State University-Fresno in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,533

Cost of attendance at California State University-Fresno in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at California State University-Fresno received on average $10,314 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,314
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,149 62% $5,263 $11,310,807
Other Federal Grant 2,150 62% $5,396 $11,601,352
State Grant/Scholarships 2,651 76% $2,462 $6,526,798
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,012 58% $5,641 $11,350,231
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,858 82% $10,314 $29,478,381

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Fresno students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Fresno students is 56.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.8%.

56.6%

  • asian 54.4% 267 students
  • African American 38.1% 40 students
  • white 67.9% 355 students
  • unknown 56.7% 68 students
  • hawaiian 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 55.9% 1,122 students
  • International Students 51.1% 94 students
  • Mixed Race 52.2% 48 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mountain West Conference
  • Baseball Mountain West Conference
  • Basketball Mountain West Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Fresno provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Fresno offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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