California State University, Fresno
Admissions
Interested in attending California State University, Fresno?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into California State University, Fresno, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into California State University, Fresno?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cal State Fresno accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 20,201 people applied and 19,469 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at California State University, Fresno:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at California State University, Fresno, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into California State University, Fresno by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cal State Fresno considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into California State University, Fresno?
Grades
15% of freshmen who attended Cal State Fresno were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 80% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to California State University, Fresno. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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