California State University-Fresno is a public 4-year college in Fresno, California with 21,605 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, costs an average of $5,418 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
California State University-Fresno acceptance rate and admissions
California State University-Fresno admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
California State University-Fresno tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,224 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $21,544 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,558 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,585 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $5,418 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $5,418 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,167 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run California State University-Fresno's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
California State University-Fresno graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $62,756 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $13,156 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 21% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
California State University-Fresno majors and what graduates earn
California State University-Fresno awarded bachelor's degrees in 61 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($111,278).
All 61 majors at California State University-Fresno
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at California State University-Fresno
45 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 45 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 75 | $58,818 | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 73 | $78,850 | $33,042 |
| Education | Master's | 61 | $76,318 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 58 | $74,946 | $20,500 |
| Social work | Master's | 45 | $75,708 | $25,575 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 33 | $80,459 | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 32 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 29 | $74,687 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 28 | $121,841 | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Master's | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | Master's | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 19 | $71,676 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 18 | $81,020 | n/a |
| Agriculture, General | Master's | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 16 | $82,567 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 15 | $37,189 | n/a |
| History | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 11 | $39,524 | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminology | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil engineering | Master's | 10 | $92,421 | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 10 | $66,658 | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 9 | $86,102 | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Plant and soil science | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, general | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 5 | $62,470 | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Construction Management | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 21,605 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 22 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Fresno?
California State University-Fresno admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does California State University-Fresno cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,224 for in-state students and $21,544 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $5,418 a year in 2024-25.
Is California State University-Fresno test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, California State University-Fresno reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fresno?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do California State University-Fresno graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,756 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.