California State University, Fresno

It is not difficult to get into California State University, Fresno. The acceptance rate at California State University, Fresno is 58%. Last year, 18,122 students applied to California State University, Fresno and 10,500 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to California State University, Fresno, the regular decision application deadline is December 15 and the fee for the application costs $70.

California State University, Fresno Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California State University, Fresno's admissions stats.

California State University, Fresno 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

California State University, Fresno Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Fresno.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	12 15	–

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Considering Applying Early to California State University, Fresno?

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California State University, Fresno does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on California State University, Fresno Admissions

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Is California State University, Fresno Hard To Get Into?

CSU Fresno is a not difficult school to get into. CSU Fresno evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, CSU Fresno accepted 58% of all applicants, approximately 10,500 from the 18,122 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like CSU Fresno, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT. Admissions to physical therapy, athletic training programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to California State University, Fresno

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, Fresno

California State University, Fresno has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into California State University, Fresno?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at California State University, Fresno

What does California State University, Fresno consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important

Make sure to check with California State University, Fresno for more information on admission factors.

California State University, Fresno 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, Fresno, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with California State University, Fresno's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University, Fresno?

California State University, Fresno has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank. At California State University, Fresno 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 80% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At California State University, Fresno, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to California State University, Fresno directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University, Fresno does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Fresno

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to California State University, Fresno.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is December 15.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University, Fresno during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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California State University, Fresno Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, Fresno?

❌ Students who are admitted to California State University, Fresno must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does California State University, Fresno accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University, Fresno accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. California State University, Fresno accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does California State University, Fresno accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ California State University, Fresno accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, Fresno?

✅ California State University, Fresno is not test optional.

What is California State University, Fresno's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for California State University, Fresno is 58%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, Fresno?

❌ California State University, Fresno does not offer early decision.

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