California State University-Stanislaus
Stanislaus State
Turlock, California 95382-0299
Campus Vibe
Known for psychology — excellent value
California State University-Stanislaus is a public institution in Turlock with particular strength in psychology and business.
A mid-sized campus of 8.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,188 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,671.
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News & Alerts
California State University-Stanislaus Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
61
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
- •80% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1957, the California State Legislature established what was then called Stanislaus State College as the 15th campus of the CSU system.
- •This was one of several reasons behind the creation of the California Master Plan for Higher Education of 1960.
- •Classes began on the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in September, 1960, and the college moved to its current location five years later.
- •It gained university status and its current name in 1986.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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