Skip to content
Photo: Wikipedia

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA·Public·~95% acceptance

California State University-Fresno is a public university in Fresno, CA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 95% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $7,000 per year. About 56% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $61,244 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$7,000/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $20,095
Aid cuts ~$13,095/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Dec 1

RD not confirmed with the college yet. Check their site before you rely on it.

Add this school to your list to track these deadlines on your dashboard.

Deadline look wrong? Tell us

Your fit

Blueprint scores how well California State University-Fresno matches your grades, budget, and preferences. New to Blueprint? Start with the Discovery quiz to find your best-fit majors first.

Admissions
GPA range3.06–3.56
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
56%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$44,012
median earnings, 6yr
$61,244
median earnings, 10yr
How California State University-Fresno reads an application

What California State University-Fresno values

Very important
Grades (GPA)Class rank
Also considered
Geographic residenceState residency

From California State University-Fresno’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What California State University-Fresno requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what California State University-Fresno requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is California State University-Fresno's acceptance rate?
California State University-Fresno admits about 95% of applicants.
How much does California State University-Fresno cost?
At California State University-Fresno, the average net price after aid is about $7,000 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $20,095 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California State University-Fresno?
None. California State University-Fresno is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are California State University-Fresno's application deadlines?
California State University-Fresno's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does California State University-Fresno value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, California State University-Fresno rates Grades (GPA) and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

See if California State University-Fresno is a fit for you

Two free steps: find your best-fit majors with the Discovery quiz, then run the College Matchmaker for your real admission odds and net price at California State University-Fresno, side by side with your other schools.