California State University-Fresno
PublicFresno, CA
California State University-Fresno, in Fresno, CA, is a public very large school, enrolling around 21,605 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 95% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $111,278/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,600 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against California State University-Fresno's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what California State University-Fresno weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is California State University-Fresno's acceptance rate?
California State University-Fresno in Fresno, CA admits approximately 95% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does California State University-Fresno cost?
California State University-Fresno's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,095 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at California State University-Fresno?
For 2024-25, California State University-Fresno's published tuition and required fees were $19,950 for out-of-state students and $7,350 for in-state students -- $12,600 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does California State University-Fresno require students to live on campus?
No -- California State University-Fresno doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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