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Summary
California State University--Fresno is a public institution that was founded in 1911. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,876, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 327 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. California State University--Fresno's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 37. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,534 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,694 (2011-12).
California State University—Fresno is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada range in the middle of the state. Although the university, commonly known as Fresno State, began as a teachers college, it now offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 60 areas of study. Graduate students can choose from more than 40 master’s degree programs, including those in the Craig School of Business. Outside the classroom, many Fresno State students take in the natural beauty of the campus and surrounding region, including the San Joaquin Valley, as well as Yosemite National Park, which is only about 60 miles away.
Students at Fresno State can also spend a weekend exploring the city life of San Francisco and Los Angeles, which are each about 200 miles from campus. The city of Fresno has much to offer as well, such as theaters, malls, and restaurants. On campus, Fresno State students can join more than 200 organizations and play for the Fresno State Bulldogs varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.
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This is an exciting time to be a student at California State University, Fresno. We are a learning community that values scholarship, creative thinking and service to others, and we are uniquely poised to provide a quality education to all our students. Engagement with our community and region is one of our top priorities. If you want to challenge, be challenged, and work with outstanding professionals, our faculty will provide you with the education of a lifetime. Many are internationally known and respected in their chosen fields, widely recognized and accomplished in the arts, sciences and humanities as well as in agriculture, business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Our graduates speak highly of the personal and professional relationships they fostered with faculty. Located in the verdant Central Valley, our campus offers many opportunities for students to enjoy excellent women's and men's collegiate athletic sports, to visit some of the nation's most beautiful national parks such as Yosemite and the Sierra's, to having relatively easy access to urban, coastal centers such as San Francisco, and to be a part of a city rich in ethnic and cultural diversity. A degree from Fresno State can take you wherever your dreams may lead. Our alums have piloted the Space Shuttle, served on the Cabinet of the President of the United States, and served as America's chief representatives in foreign countries as ambassadors and diplomats. They have been Governors, Senators, inventors, doctors, teachers, administrators, accountants, nurses, farm industry leaders, physical therapists, and first-round draft picks in the National Football League. If you choose Fresno State, you will receive an excellent education that will prepare you for the career of your dreams. Fresno State is proud of our graduates, who have a record of making a difference, and who actively contribute to the well being of others in our region and beyond. We invite you to join our exciting and dynamic Fresno State university community! |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1911 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $107,389,979 |
Applying
When applying to California State University--Fresno, it's important to note the application deadline is November 30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 15. The application fee at California State University--Fresno is $55. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 55.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 56% |
| Application deadline | November 30 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | January 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at California State University--Fresno is 20:1, and the school has 18.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at California State University--Fresno include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 82.5 percent.
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Student Life
California State University--Fresno has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,876, with a gender distribution of 43.0 percent male students and 57.0 percent female students. 6.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 94.0 percent of students live off campus. California State University--Fresno is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 20,932 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
California State University--Fresno offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. California State University--Fresno 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). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at California State University--Fresno.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
At California State University--Fresno, 66.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $9,380.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,534 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $16,694 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,119 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
