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California State University-Fresno

Fresno, California 93740

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Known for psychology — major research university

California State University-Fresno is a public institution in Fresno with particular strength in psychology and business.

A large campus of 21.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,244 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,480.

Established
1911
Motto
Lucem Accipe Ut Reddas
Mascot
Victor E. Bulldog
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference
Division
Division I
96%Acceptance
SAT Avg
21,070Students
18:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$61,244Earnings 10yr
$6,480Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Fresno Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,980
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,860
Room & Board$11,634
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$18,650
Average Net Price$6,480
Median Debt at Graduation$14,505
Monthly Payment (10yr)$154

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,447
$30–48K$4,858
$48–75K$7,220
$75–110K$11,299
$110K+$16,580

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$6,480

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,463

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

160

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (150)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
21,070
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%
Black 3%
Hispanic 62%
Asian 12%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.8%
Freshman Retention77.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,012
8 Years$51,924
10 Years$61,244

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,800
Men
$55,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#179
Forbes
#185
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#22

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
161 mi(279 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
209 mi(362 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
319 mi(553 min)

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