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California State University-Fresno

Fresno, California · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,012

Acceptance Rate

96%

Graduation Rate

56%

Annual Tuition

$6,980

At a Glance

Total Students

21,070

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

20%

Median Debt

$14,505

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

California State University-Fresno is a public institution with a large student body of over 21,000. The university has a high acceptance rate of 96.4% and a retention rate of 77.8%. The average in-state tuition is $6,980. The median debt for graduates is $14,505, and 19.8% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of California State University-Fresno report earnings of $36,356 one year after graduation, $44,012 after five years, and $61,244 after ten years. The graduation rate is 55.5%.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$36k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$61k

10 YEARS

Top 55% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, California State University-Fresno alumni earn a median of $36,356. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,012. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $61,244. The median debt for graduates is $14,505.

The university has a high acceptance rate of 96.4% and a graduation rate of 55.5%. The retention rate is 77.8%. The in-state tuition is $6,980. Nearly 20% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Fresno, California

Fresno, CA 93740

California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, California. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

California State University-Fresno has an acceptance rate of 96.4%.