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.

57
%
Acceptance rate
December 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into California State University, Fresno?

57%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cal State Fresno accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 18,122 people applied and 10,500 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
6381 / 10586 (60%)
Men
4119 / 7536 (55%)

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:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

31%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at California State University, Fresno, making their yield rate High. 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
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • 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?

Test Blind
Testing

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.

Cal State Fresno is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

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

December 15
Regular admission deadline

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