California State University--Stanislaus

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U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

U.S. News rank Category Name #68 Regional Universities (West)

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Summary

California State University--Stanislaus is a public institution that was founded in 1957. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,921, its setting is city, and the campus size is 228 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. California State University--Stanislaus's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 68. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,124 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,284 (2012-13).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

California State University, Stanislaus is widely known as the most beautiful and friendly of the California State University (CSU) campuses, blending modern facilities with the pastoral charm of the countryside. The University serves the state's northern Central Valley and with a total enrollment of 9,246, providing a small private school atmosphere at a public school price. The campus enjoys an ideal location in the heart of California's Central Valley, a short distance from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, Big Sur, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and Yosemite National Park. The proximity allows for hiking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, surfing and other outdoors sports and activities. Six colleges provide more than 100 majors, minors and areas of concentration with business, liberal studies, nursing, psychology, criminal justice, and biological sciences the most popular. The music and art programs are also of a high caliber with successful graduates in every area of the arts. The average class size for undergraduates is 32 and the student/faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The University is building a reputation as being environmentally-friendly with the awarding of a Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and a Green Rating from the Princeton Review. The state-of-the-art Nora and Hashem Naraghi Hall of Science, completed in 2007, became the first building in the county to earn a rating from the USGBC, which rates buildings for environmentally-friendly features. In addition to this, CSU Stanislaus launched an Ecology and Sustainability Master of Science degree program in 2007 that is the first of its kind in the CSU system, and CSU Stanislaus is also home to the Endangered Species Recovery Program that focuses on animals and plants all over California. Diversity is strong at CSU Stanislaus where Hispanic students make up 39 percent of the undergraduate student body, Asian 11 percent and African Americans three percent. CSU Stanislaus boasts one of the highest retention rates among the 23 CSU campuses. Student success is facilitated by a dense network of on-campus resources that recognizes that much of the student body consists of first-generation college students. Consistent advising including a strong first year program, frequent and meaningful contact with professors, and supportive staff and administrators all help the cause. CSU Stanislaus boasts over 80 students clubs ranging from rock climbing to dance, along with twelve national honor society chapters. There are also seven fraternities and nine sororities. On-campus housing provides a safe and home-like atmosphere with a gated community, multiple dining options, laundry facilities, and computer labs. Part of the school's high retention and student satisfaction rates are due to the emphasis placed on welcoming students to campus each year. Village Welcome Week offers a lively series of activities to greet residential students from day one. The next week brings Campus Welcome Week, which celebrates the arrival of all students with a full week of activities. Warrior Day and Homecoming are two major campus traditions. In the spring, Warrior Day brings a similarly celebratory mood to campus with food, fun, and live tunes. The University's art gallery, which opened with the school in 1965, gives students hands-on experience with contemporary art, exposure to other cultures, and opportunities for artistic advancement and leadership.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1957
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	city
2011 Endowment	$9,441,859

Applying

When applying to California State University--Stanislaus, it's important to note the application deadline is November 30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at California State University--Stanislaus is $55. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 76.6 percent.

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Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	76.6%
Application deadline	November 30
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	July 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at California State University--Stanislaus is 24:1, and the school has 20.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at California State University--Stanislaus include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Social Sciences; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84.5 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	24:1
4-year graduation rate	21
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 19% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 13% Social Sciences 12% Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 9% Psychology 9%

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Student Life

California State University--Stanislaus has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,921, with a gender distribution of 36.1 percent male students and 63.9 percent female students. At this school, 8.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 92.0 percent of students live off campus. California State University--Stanislaus is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.

Total enrollment	9,246
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA II

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Campus Info & Services

California State University--Stanislaus offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. California State University--Stanislaus also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at California State University--Stanislaus, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at California State University--Stanislaus.

Students who have cars on campus	50%
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At California State University--Stanislaus, 77.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,769.

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In-state tuition and fees	$7,124 (2012-13)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$18,284 (2012-13)
Room and board	$8,162 (2012-13)
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* Overview details based on 2011 data