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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%
The Old Administration Building, Fresno State's first permanent building (now part of Fresno City College)
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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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
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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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California State University-Fresno athletics

NCAA D1, 11 women's and 6 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–37
Basketball3018
Cross country9631
Equestrian37–
Football–112
Golf78
Soccer30–
Softball29–
Swimming & diving29–
Tennis9–
Track & field9631
Volleyball17–
Water polo27–

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%

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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.

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