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The main campus of Fresno State is in Fresno, California (a large city). The school is a public school. Fresno State offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
Fresno State does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 410 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
Fresno State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Fresno State had 20,371 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Western Athletic Conference for major sports.
Fresno State offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Fresno
5241 N Maple Ave
Fresno, CA 93740
General Phone: (559) 278-4240
Admissions Phone: (559) 278-2191
Financial Aid Phone: (559) 278-2182
http://www.csufresno.edu
Fresno State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,026 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, sociology, Spanish language, linguistics, ... |
| Business And Management | 595 | business management, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 317 | education, early childhood education, school counseling, agricultural teaching, special ed, educational administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 308 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 224 | social work, public administration, family and consumer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 163 | criminology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 153 | registered nursing |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 150 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 147 | health and physical education, vocational counseling, parks and recreation studies |
| Media | 113 | communication studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 113 | health service and sciences |
| Engineering | 112 | engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering |
| Science | 108 | biology, chemistry, physics, physical sciences, geology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 92 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 86 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 56 | construction engineering tech, surveying tech |
| Music | 36 | music |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 17 | drama |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Fresno State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,069 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 795 | 35 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Fresno State had a total enrollment of 20,371 students (17,980 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Fresno State offers campus housing for 1,134 of its 17,980 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fresno, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,348 | 7,102 | 63% | 2,329 | 33% |
| Men | 4,886 | 3,015 | 62% | 936 | 31% |
| Women | 6,462 | 4,087 | 63% | 1,393 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (559) 278-2191
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,986 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,156 |
| Room and board | $ 7,416 |
| Room charge | $ 3,541 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,898 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,240 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,254 |
Financial Aid:
Fresno State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (559) 278-2182
Fresno State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $97,875 | 4 | $98,217 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $82,617 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $77,665 | 5 | $58,506 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $89,812 | 10 | $74,787 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 174 | $84,599 | 75 | $83,103 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $66,446 | 30 | $64,723 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $50,861 | 58 | $51,980 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 48 | $46,357 | 55 | $45,587 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 344 | $69,699 | 219 | $62,718 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 255 | 258 | 513 |
| Football | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| Track | 42 | 43 | 85 |
| Baseball | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Basketball | 9 | 22 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 62 | 193 | 255 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fresno State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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