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California State University-Stanislaus

Stanislaus State

Turlock, California 95382-0299

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Suburban

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.

Established
1957
Motto
Vox Veritas Vita "Engaging, Empowering, Transforming"
Mascot
Titus
Type
Public university
Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA)
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

118 upcoming visits · Next: Thu, Apr 9 · Campus Tour
97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
8,564Students
16:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$63,188Earnings 10yr
$5,671Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Stanislaus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,826
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,706
Room & Board$12,728
Books & Supplies$1,038
Total Cost of Attendance$18,542
Average Net Price$5,671
Median Debt at Graduation$13,540
Monthly Payment (10yr)$144

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,218
$30–48K$3,946
$48–75K$6,347
$75–110K$10,199
$110K+$16,815

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$5,671

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7700.0%

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

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,564
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
60%
Pell Grant Recipients
55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Black 3%
Hispanic 63%
Asian 9%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.0%
Freshman Retention80.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,793
8 Years$54,955
10 Years$63,188

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,200
Men
$53,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#10
Forbes
#360
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#7

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
87 mi(151 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
281 mi(487 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
392 mi(679 min)

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