California State University, Fresno
Founded 1911
President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval (President)
Fees USD 6,850
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is a public university founded in 1911, located in Fresno in the heart of California’s Central Valley. Fresno State enrolls approximately 25,000 students and is the primary university serving the Central Valley’s 4 million residents. The university is particularly known for its Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences, situated in one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.
Colleges
- Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences — Premier US agriculture program
- Lyles College of Engineering — ABET-accredited
- Craig School of Business — AACSB-accredited
- College of Health and Human Services — Nursing and social work
How to Apply
- Application: Cal State Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~66%
- In-State Tuition: ~$6,850
Key Deadlines
- Application Window: October 1–November 30