At a glance
Average net price
$7,000
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.0%
Admission rate
95%
Undergrad size
21,605
In-state tuition
$7,350
Out-of-state tuition
$19,950
Cost of attendance
$20,095
Median earnings (10y)
$61,244
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 81.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (31%), humanities & arts (23%), business (14%).
- STEM12%
- Health7%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences31%
- Trades & services14%
- Business13.7%~2,964 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology12.5%~2,696 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences12.4%~2,688 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts9.3%~2,014 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,579 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Agriculture7.1%~1,536 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,419 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~951 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~808 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.1%~678 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.0%~652 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.8%~385 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~374 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~365 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~365 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.6%~348 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.6%~344 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~290 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~285 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.1%~242 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~160 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture0.3%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,253 | $40,249 | $15,845 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,105 | $24,024 | $13,889 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 1,058 | $20,210 | $13,662 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 751 | $30,453 | $10,773 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 535 | $24,810 | $14,314 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 327 | $26,673 | $15,853 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 319 | $84,004 | $17,938 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 309 | $26,801 | $11,114 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 295 | $37,414 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 243 | $23,090 | $17,336 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 224 | $48,985 | $13,139 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 195 | $35,992 | $17,585 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 193 | $24,029 | $20,127 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 188 | $47,365 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 185 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 180 | $31,549 | $12,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 166 | $21,508 | $15,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 162 | $29,022 | $15,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 151 | $55,516 | $17,533 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 146 | $83,988 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 144 | $35,964 | $15,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 141 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 140 | $60,442 | $15,267 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 137 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 129 | $63,145 | — |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 126 | $53,293 | $13,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 125 | $20,182 | $14,937 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 116 | $41,405 | $17,775 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 116 | $29,812 | $14,528 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 112 | $23,389 | $10,250 |
| Food Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 111 | $48,012 | $16,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 110 | $24,496 | $24,410 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 106 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 103 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 102 | $62,031 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 101 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 97 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 92 | $23,239 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 87 | $66,380 | $12,985 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno is a very large institution located in Fresno, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 21,605 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at California State University-Fresno — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $7,000 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,350 for in-state students and $19,950 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $20,095 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 81.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,244 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
California State University-Fresno confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (31% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
California State University-Fresno accepts 95% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Fresno, California (city), California State University-Fresno draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about California State University-Fresno
Q.How much does California State University-Fresno cost?
The average net price at California State University-Fresno is $7,000 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $20,095.
Q.What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fresno?
California State University-Fresno has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into California State University-Fresno?
California State University-Fresno admits 95% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do California State University-Fresno graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median California State University-Fresno graduate earns $61,244 per year.
Q.What is tuition at California State University-Fresno?
Published tuition is $7,350 in-state and $19,950 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is California State University-Fresno located?
California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, California (ZIP 93740).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with California State University-Fresno at their official website.