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California State University-Fresno Nursing Programs

California State University-Fresno is a public institution located in Fresno, CA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

California State University-Fresno Rankings

California State University-Fresno is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#26 of 38	State — California
Overall Quality	#35 of 71	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#121 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is California State University-Fresno?

Contact details for California State University-Fresno are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740
Phone:	5592784240
Website:	www.fresnostate.edu/
Admissions:	studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/are/
Financial Aid:	studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/financialaid/index.html

How Do I Get Into California State University-Fresno?

You can apply to California State University-Fresno online at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

California State University-Fresno is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for California State University-Fresno

Here’s what California State University-Fresno requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into California State University-Fresno?

California State University-Fresno admits 95%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at California State University-Fresno can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,290	8,821	95%
Women	12,231	11,680	96%

Can I Afford California State University-Fresno?

The average net price after aid at California State University-Fresno is $6,480. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$1,257
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$1,257
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,341
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,941

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at California State University-Fresno receive some form of financial aid (3,413 students).

Approximately 76% of students at California State University-Fresno receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,442 per student.

57% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,623.

Student Loan Debt

19% of California State University-Fresno undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,444 per year.

California State University-Fresno Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,931 students enrolled at California State University-Fresno. California State University-Fresno is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 21,070 undergraduate students at California State University-Fresno, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Fresno undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,465
Black or African American	632
Hispanic	13,168
White	3,097
American Indian/Alaska Native	63
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	21
Two or More Races	547
Non-Resident	463

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at California State University-Fresno are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	3,432
Washington	7
Arizona	4
Texas	3
Nevada	2

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California State University-Fresno Graduate Student Diversity

2,556 of California State University-Fresno’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at California State University-Fresno, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Fresno graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	237
Black or African American	58
Hispanic	1,313
White	559
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	63
Non-Resident	212

Online Learning at California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

12,025 undergraduate students at California State University-Fresno took at least one online class — of those, 695 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 979 students took at least one online class and 160 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

California State University-Fresno has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.