California State University Fresno: Review & Facts

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California State University Fresno is a large four-year, public school with 24,000 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1911 and is one of the 9 colleges and schools located in Fresno, California.

Academic Offerings

California State University Fresno will give you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
99
California State University Fresno deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 99 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Business, Management, Sociology and Anthropology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

California State University Fresno student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at California State University Fresno is average - 63%. About 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California State University Fresno is reasonably decent - 21:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, around $17,700 per academic year. The additional fees at California State University Fresno beyond tuition are about $1,000, which comes to $18,700 per year.

Read the details about California State University Fresno additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
According to recent data, 18,551 applications were submitted and 17,703 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

California State University Fresno will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at California State University Fresno in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
California State University Fresno provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State University Fresno, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
California State University Fresno offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,300 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, about $5,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at California State University Fresno. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, California State University Fresno appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California State University Fresno Location and Address

Postal Address:
California State University Fresno
5241 N Maple Ave
Fresno, California
93740, USA
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