Good

Score: 64/100

California State University-Fresno

4-Year Public

📍 Fresno, California 93740

🌐 www.fresnostate.edu/

Outcomes

71/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

49/100

Experience

B+

77/100

Prestige

43/100

Quick Stats

23,986

Total Enrollment

55%

Graduation Rate

78%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

96%

Acceptance Rate

$7,303

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near California State University-Fresno ▼

22% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 5,277 students who need housing.

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🏆 Where California State University-Fresno Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Forensic Psychology

of 17 schools

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

of 40 schools

#12

Criminology

of 100 schools

#12

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

of 94 schools

#20

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

of 96 schools

#22

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#28

Animal Sciences, General

of 72 schools

#30

Art/Art Studies, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,742	$17,622
Room	$5,764
Board	$4,791
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$23,750	$35,630

Financial Aid

89%

Receive Any Aid

64%

Receive Pell Grants

17%

Take Out Loans

$7,303

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,447
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,858
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,220
$75,001 - $110,000	$11,299
$110,001+	$16,580

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 781 grads/yr Psychology, General 570 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 481 grads/yr Criminology 364 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 317 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 217 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 159 grads/yr Sociology, General 155 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 150 grads/yr Social Work 134 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 133 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 108 grads/yr History, General 100 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 91 grads/yr Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 91 grads/yr Computer Science 88 grads/yr Forensic Psychology 87 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 85 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 80 grads/yr Journalism 79 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from California State University-Fresno's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

23,986

Total Students

59%

Women

81%

Traditional Age (18-24)

22%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 16%

Hispanic 60%

Black 3%

Asian 12%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 28%

Off-Campus (Renters) 22%

With Family 50%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,277 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%

Hybrid (Some Online) 49%

Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 81%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Fresno?

California State University-Fresno has an acceptance rate of 96%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend California State University-Fresno?

Tuition at California State University-Fresno is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,303.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fresno?

The graduation rate at California State University-Fresno is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is California State University-Fresno a good school?

California State University-Fresno has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend California State University-Fresno?

California State University-Fresno has a total enrollment of 23,986 students. Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near California State University-Fresno?

Yes! Approximately 22% of students at California State University-Fresno live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 5,277 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fresno area.

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