California State University-Fresno
Fresno, California
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.18
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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.
- Rankings
#2 (WM Best Value)▼
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
Ranked #1518 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$6,980▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $23,750
Room & Board: $11,634
Books & Supplies: $938
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,412
Pell Grant Recipients: 64%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$18,860▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $35,630
Room & Board: $11,634
Books & Supplies: $938
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,412
Pell Grant Recipients: 64%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 96%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.18
- Total Enrollment
- 23,986
- Undergrad
- 21,430
- Graduate
- 2,556
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Official Portal
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5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, California, 93740
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