CSU Stanislaus Admission Requirements

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CSU Stanislaus Admission Overview

CSU Stanislaus admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year CSU Stanislaus admitted 98.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (B+). CSU Stanislaus is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

CSU Stanislaus Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

98.1%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for California State University Stanislaus

Acceptance Rate

The CSU Stanislaus acceptance rate is 98.1%. Last year, 5,318 of 5,419 applicants were admitted. That is the 101st lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

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

CSU Stanislaus is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

California State University Stanislaus typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

CSU Stanislaus GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.47

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at CSU Stanislaus typically have around a 3.47 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. CSU Stanislaus is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #53 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled California State University Stanislaus freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

California State University Stanislaus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,478 1,941 5,419
Accepted 3,419 1,899 5,318
Acceptance Rate 98% 98% 98%
Enrolled 664 354 1,018
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 19% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Nov 30, 2026

Days left to Apply

91

Applicants have 91 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Nov 30, 2026.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at California State University Stanislaus
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

CSU Stanislaus is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110495.

GPA calculator: California State University Stanislaus GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026