Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Best Colleges 2010

California State University--Fresno

Work 5150 N. Maple Fresno, CA 93740
Work(559) 278-2261
Web site: http://www.csufresno.edu
  • 38Rank
  • 35Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (West)

Overview : California State University--Fresno

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1911
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 19,245
Setting: urban
Endowment: $104,387,792
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 2/1
Application fee: $55
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 70.1%
Selectivity: less selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $4,000; Out-of-state: $14,170
Mission  
School mission: 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 Sierras, 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!

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