California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · City · 21,605 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Fresno, CA, 93740 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
126 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,095
Out-of-state COA
$32,695
Avg net price
$7,000
Room & board
$11,960
In-state tuition
$7,350
Out-of-state tuition
$19,950
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,105
$30–48k
$5,429
$48–75k
$7,196
$75–110k
$10,291
$110k+
$16,899
Admissions
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
2%
Consumer completion
70%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,012
Median earnings (10yr)
$61,244
Median debt
$14,505
Monthly loan payment
$154
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$21,501
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
22
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
57%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$27,059
Independent students
24%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
14%
Hispanic
63%
Black
3%
Asian
11%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$44,012
10 years after entry
$61,244
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Institutional
Endowment
$241M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
55%
Avg faculty salary
$11,540/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,435
Federal loan rate
19%
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