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California State University-Stanislaus

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA · Suburb · 8,385 students
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$6,067
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$63,188
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
98%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

Located in California’s Central Valley, California State University, Stanislaus is best known for its exceptional social mobility, affordable tuition, and dedicated support for a diverse, largely first-generation student body. The university offers robust academic strength through respected programs in Nursing, Business Administration, Education, and Criminal Justice, where small class sizes encourage direct mentorship from faculty. Its scenic, 228-acre park-like campus features tranquil lakes and reflecting pools, fostering a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere enriched by active student clubs and regional service initiatives. Distinctively, Stanislaus State consistently earns top national rankings for its ability to elevate low-income graduates into higher economic brackets, making it a powerful engine for regional advancement.

Wikipedia:California State University, Stanislaus is a public university in Turlock, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. It was established in 1957 and offers 45 bachelor's degree programs and 38 graduate programs, which include 22 master's degree programs, one doctoral degree, 10 certificate programs, and 5 teaching credentials. Stanislaus State is a Hispanic-serving institution.

Location
Turlock, CA, 95382-0299 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
60 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,246$20,846
Housing & food (on campus)$13,126$13,126
Books & supplies$1,080$1,080
Cost of attendance$19,739$32,339 est.
Average net price$6,067Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$20,846
In-state: $8,246
Housing & food (on campus)$13,126
Books & supplies$1,080
Cost of attendance$32,339 est.
In-state: $19,739
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $6,067
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,938
$30–48k
$4,467
$48–75k
$5,947
$75–110k
$9,230
$110k+
$16,810
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
2%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 23% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,793
10 yrs after entry$63,188
Debt
Median at graduation$13,540
Monthly payment$144
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
55%
First-gen
60%
Family income
$28,214
Independent
32%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
20%
Race & ethnicity
White
17%
Hispanic
63%
Black
3%
Asian
9%
Two or more
3%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,793
After 10 yrs
$63,188
Psychology, General461
Business Administration, Management and Operations387
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities236
Criminal Justice and Corrections179
Sociology143
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing135
Biology, General104
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness72
Communication and Media Studies65
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods62
English Language and Literature, General59
Computer Science57
Social Sciences, General50
History45
Public Health44
Mathematics37
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$21M
Full-time faculty
54%
Faculty salary
$11,926/mo
Teaching spend
$10,889
per student
Federal loans
21%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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