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Overview |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,986 | 29,081 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csufresno.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,465 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,634 | $10,970 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,303 | $7,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,412 | $5,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 78% |
Admission |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,201 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,469 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $108 |
Diversity |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Fresno | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than California State University-Fresno based on total student enrollment (29,081 students vs. 23,986 students)
California State University-Fresno vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Fresno or CSN?
- California State University Fresno is 65.7% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at California State University-Fresno than College of Southern Nevada ($17,622.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than California State University-Fresno ($7,293 vs. $7,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 6.1% lower than costs at California State University Fresno ($10,970 vs. $11,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fresno than College of Southern Nevada (86% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Fresno students is 103.9% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($11,412 vs. $5,598)
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Fresno or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or California State University-Fresno .
California State University-Fresno vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Fresno or CSN? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSN and California State University-Fresno.
- Graduates from California State University Fresno earn on average $10,500 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California State University-Fresno graduates. ($10,500 vs. $15,000)
- CSN graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than California State University-Fresno graduates. ($108 vs. $155)
- More California State University-Fresno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/