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California State University-Stanislaus

Stanislaus State

Turlock, California 95382-0299

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division II

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97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
8,564Students
16:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$63,188Earnings 10yr
$5,671Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

77.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.7%/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)

14

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

7

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

17

Drug Arrests

13

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

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
10 Years$63,188

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#10
vs 2024
Forbes
#360
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#7
vs 2024

More About This School

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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SJC San Jose60 mi
SFO San Francisco84 mi
SMF Sacramento90 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2621 mi · ~75h 43m drive
New York, NY2491 mi · ~71h 58m drive
Hartford, CT2546 mi · ~73h 33m drive
Providence, RI2610 mi · ~75h 24m drive
Albany, NY2482 mi · ~71h 42m drive
Syracuse, NY2359 mi · ~68h 9m drive
Rochester, NY2284 mi · ~65h 59m drive
Buffalo, NY2222 mi · ~64h 11m drive
Philadelphia, PA2441 mi · ~70h 31m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2184 mi · ~63h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive
Newark, NJ2482 mi · ~71h 42m drive
Washington, DC2357 mi · ~68h 5m drive
Baltimore, MD2374 mi · ~68h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA2051 mi · ~59h 15m drive
Charlotte, NC2215 mi · ~63h 59m drive
Raleigh, NC2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
Miami, FL2504 mi · ~72h 20m drive
Orlando, FL2351 mi · ~67h 55m drive
Tampa, FL2310 mi · ~66h 44m drive
Nashville, TN1876 mi · ~54h 12m drive
New Orleans, LA1835 mi · ~53h 1m drive
Richmond, VA2357 mi · ~68h 5m drive
Chicago, IL1780 mi · ~51h 25m drive
Detroit, MI2014 mi · ~58h 11m drive
Minneapolis, MN1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive
St. Louis, MO1661 mi · ~47h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO1424 mi · ~41h 8m drive
Indianapolis, IN1867 mi · ~53h 56m drive
Columbus, OH2032 mi · ~58h 42m drive
Cleveland, OH2087 mi · ~60h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI1766 mi · ~51h 1m drive
Dallas, TX1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive
Houston, TX1555 mi · ~44h 55m drive
Austin, TX1412 mi · ~40h 47m drive
San Antonio, TX1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
Los Angeles, CA281 mi · ~8h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA87 mi · ~2h 31m drive
San Diego, CA392 mi · ~11h 19m drive
Seattle, WA701 mi · ~20h 15m drive
Portland, OR560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Denver, CO868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
Phoenix, AZ568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
Salt Lake City, UT529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Honolulu, HI2471 mi · ~71h 23m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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