California State University-Fresno
tuition & fees
$19,941
graduate tuition & fees
$18,945
acceptance rate
95%
Student Population
24,427
online students
855
Number of Programs
145
Financial Aid Amount
$11,442
Graduation Rate
57%
California State University-Fresno is a Public, 4 years college located in Fresno, California. Fresno State ranked 278th in National Universities and 55th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 24,427 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Fresno State's acceptance rate is 95.26% last year (undergraduate school).
California State University-Fresno is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of California State University-Fresno and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740 |
| Phone | 559-278-4240 |
| WEB | www.fresnostate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/are/ |
| Online Application | https://www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/financialaid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/financialaid/netprice/index.html |
| Athletic | www.fresnostate.edu/oie |
| Disability Service | www.fresnostate.edu/ssd/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of California State University-Fresno is 95.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.52%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.26 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.52 % |
Tuition & Fees
Fresno State's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,341 for California residents and $19,941 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.73% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,860).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,865 for California residents and $18,945 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.73% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,341 | $19,941 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,865 | $18,945 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 24,427 students have enrolled at Fresno State (2024-2025). Among them, 855 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fresno State has 21,954 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,473 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 24,427 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 21,954 |
| Graduate Students | 2,473 |
| Online Enrollment | 855 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Fresno State offers 145 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 145 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Fresno State
| Number of programs | 145 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
