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California State University, Fresno, popularly called Fresno State, was established in 1911 as a public community university. The main campus sits on 388 acres of land, with 34 additional structures on the 1,022 acre University Farm. Fresno State offers over 25 nationally accredited departmental programs in 8 colleges:
Fresno State’s varsity sports teams are known as the Bulldogs, and the university has separate volleyball, baseball, tennis, softball, golf and football teams. The Bulldogs have earned one NCAA national championship in baseball and one in softball.
Fresno State is found in Fresno, CA. Fresno is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Fresno State.
The school is known for its programs in art studies and liberal arts.
Admission to Fresno State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 540.
Fresno State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 22,383 in 2007-2008 at Fresno State. The school has a large minority student population.
Fresno State values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Fresno
5241 N Maple Ave
Fresno, CA 93740
General Phone: (559) 278-4240
http://www.csufresno.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 875 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, sociology, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 683 | business management, business administration |
| Education and Teaching | 442 | education, early childhood education, school counseling, agricultural teaching, special ed, educational administration, trade and industrial teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 339 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 281 | social work, public administration, family and consumer science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 254 | criminology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 207 | health service and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 184 | health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, vocational counseling |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing |
| Media | 156 | communication studies |
| Science | 150 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, physics, geology |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 141 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Art Studies | 126 | art studies |
| Engineering | 119 | engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 72 | construction engineering tech, surveying tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 45 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Music | 43 | music |
| Mathematics | 42 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 29 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 24 | philosophy |
| Animal Science and Care | 3 | animal science |
Number of programs and degrees for Fresno State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,571 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 808 | 33 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Fresno State had a total enrollment of 22,383 students (19,007 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Fresno State offers campus housing for 1,137 of its 19,007 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fresno, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,451 | 9,252 | 69% | 2,644 | 29% |
| Men | 6,039 | 4,001 | 66% | 1,067 | 27% |
| Women | 7,412 | 5,251 | 71% | 1,577 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| 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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,677 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,857 |
| Room and board | $ 8,590 |
| Room charge | $ 3,945 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,341 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,228 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,752 |
Financial Aid:
Fresno State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 114700)
Fresno State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 228 | 116 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 118 | 81 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 76 | 90 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $111,860 | 3 | $116,020 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $74,380 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $71,492 | 7 | $74,431 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $96,795 | 12 | $86,928 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 142 | $95,783 | 63 | $94,207 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 81 | $74,483 | 47 | $73,428 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 102 | $62,907 | 81 | $61,975 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 65 | $55,108 | 82 | $53,745 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 391 | $76,059 | 274 | $68,831 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 201 | 170 | 371 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 29 | 27 | 56 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 126 | 166 |
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
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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