Public · Fresno, California
California State University-Fresno
Urban campus · 21,605 undergraduates · 22 students per faculty member · Official website
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Test scores
- Test-optional
- Average net price
- $7,000
- per year, after grants
- 6-year graduation
- 57%

Is California State University-Fresno a reach, a target or a likely for your student?
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What California State University-Fresno costs
Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.
Net price by family income
- Under $30,000
- $5,105
- $30,001 – $48,000
- $5,429
- $48,001 – $75,000
- $7,196
- $75,001 – $110,000
- $10,291
- Over $110,000
- $16,899
For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.
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Price and aid
- Full cost of attendance (sticker)
- $20,095
- Tuition, in-state
- $7,350
- Tuition, out-of-state
- $19,950
- First-years given a grant by the school
- 62%
- Average grant from the school
- $6,223
- Median debt at graduation
- $14,505
- The school's own net price calculator
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Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- SAT middle 50%
- –
- ACT middle 50%
- –
- Test scores
- Test-optional
- First-year retention
- 80%
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Check your student’s odds →California State University-Fresno athletics
NCAA D1, 11 women's and 6 men's sports
| Sport | Women’s roster | Men’s roster |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | – | 37 |
| Basketball | 30 | 18 |
| Cross country | 96 | 31 |
| Equestrian | 37 | – |
| Football | – | 112 |
| Golf | 7 | 8 |
| Soccer | 30 | – |
| Softball | 29 | – |
| Swimming & diving | 29 | – |
| Tennis | 9 | – |
| Track & field | 96 | 31 |
| Volleyball | 17 | – |
| Water polo | 27 | – |
Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.
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Academics and outcomes
Most popular fields
- Business & marketing
- 13%
- Psychology
- 12%
- Social sciences
- 11%
- Liberal arts & humanities
- 10%
- Health professions
- 8%
- Agriculture
- 6%
Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.
- 6-year graduation rate
- 57%
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Median earnings 10 years after entry
- $61,244
- Median debt at graduation
- $14,505
- Students with a Pell grant
- 57%
Similar colleges nearby
- University of California-MercedMerced, CA · 54 mi away8,372 undergrads · net $11,983
- California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA · 78 mi away8,385 undergrads · net $6,067
- California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · 107 mi away8,577 undergrads · net $5,652
- California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CA · 114 mi away6,819 undergrads · net $13,663
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA · 116 mi away21,996 undergrads · net $16,665
- San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA · 123 mi away27,601 undergrads · net $13,760
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.
