California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Public · 21,605 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,105 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $5,429 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $7,196 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $10,291 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,899 |
| All incomes (average) | $7,000 |
Sticker tuition: $7,350 in-state, $19,950 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 57%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $61,244
- Median debt at graduation
- $14,505
- International undergrads
- 520 (2.4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business13%
Psychology12%
Social Sciences11%
Health & Nursing8%
Agriculture6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Engineering3%
Communications & Media3%
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