California State University Stanislaus: Review & Facts

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California State University Stanislaus is a medium four-year, public school with 10,155 students enrolled. This school was established in 1957 and is the only school located in Turlock, California.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
54
California State University Stanislaus follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Business, General Studies, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at California State University Stanislaus is high at 81% (above California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at California State University Stanislaus is average - 62%. Nearly 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California State University Stanislaus is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Read more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high - about $17,700 per academic year. The additional fees at California State University Stanislaus (not included in tuition costs) are about $2,000; which comes to a total of $19,700 per year.

Read the details about California State University Stanislaus 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
97%
Easy
According to government data, 6,077 applications were submitted and 5,871 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
California State University Stanislaus provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State University Stanislaus, 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 Stanislaus offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: nearly $7,000 per year.

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

California State University Stanislaus Location and Address

Postal Address:
California State University Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, California
95382-0299, USA
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