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Your chances of getting into California State University Stanislaus

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

96.6%
Admission Difficulty for California State University Stanislaus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at CSU Stanislaus is 96.6%.  Its admission rate is the 102nd lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into CSU Stanislaus and can you get accepted?

California State University Stanislaus is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 5,871 out of the 6,077 who applied were admitted.

California State University Stanislaus typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into CSU Stanislaus?

97% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to California State University Stanislaus you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.47 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

CSU Stanislaus GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.47

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into California State University Stanislaus?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into CSU Stanislaus are to have around a 3.47 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.47 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as CSU Stanislaus accepts 97% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at CSU Stanislaus is 3.47 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #53 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since CSU Stanislaus is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted California State University Stanislaus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.7% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 21.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.2% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.8% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.1% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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CSU Stanislaus SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by California State University Stanislaus. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for California State University Stanislaus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for California State University Stanislaus
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

CSU Stanislaus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for California State University Stanislaus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for California State University Stanislaus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

California State University Stanislaus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,916 2,161 6,077
Accepted 3,803 2,068 5,871
Acceptance Rate 97% 96% 97%
Enrolled 686 346 1,032
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 17% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Nov 30, 2024

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Nov 30, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to California State University Stanislaus is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to California State University Stanislaus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

California State University Stanislaus Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at California State University Stanislaus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110495 IPEDS survey data for California State University Stanislaus.

Last updated February 24, 2024