Fresno, California · ★ 3.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
California State University, Fresno, also known as Fresno State, is a public university in Fresno, California, and part of the California State University system. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, as well as certificates and teaching credentials, and is classified as an R2 doctoral university with high research activity.
Value rank
Ranked #2 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #192 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #262 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
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5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, California, 93740
Visit University SiteRanked #1518 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total: 23,986
Undergrad: 21,430
Undergrad full-time: 17,763
Graduate: 2,556
Part-time: 4,437
In-state
Tuition: $6,980
Total cost on campus: $23,750
Out-of-state
Tuition: $18,860
Total cost on campus: $35,630
Room & board: $11,634
Books & supplies: $938
Receive aid: 89%
Avg grant aid: $11,412
Pell grant recipients: 64%
Rent: $970 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.60
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.