California State University, Stanislaus

It is moderately difficult to get into California State University, Stanislaus. The acceptance rate at California State University, Stanislaus is 93%. Out of 6,345 applications received in 2023, 5,873 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to California State University, Stanislaus, the application fee is $70.

Students who apply to California State University, Stanislaus for fall semester should anticipate a decision by November 1.

California State University, Stanislaus Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

California State University, Stanislaus 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

California State University, Stanislaus Application Deadlines

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

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to California State University, Stanislaus?

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

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California State University, Stanislaus Admissions

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Transferring to California State University, Stanislaus

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, Stanislaus

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

What Does California State University, Stanislaus Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling 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 prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at California State University, Stanislaus

What does California State University, Stanislaus 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

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

California State University, Stanislaus Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, Stanislaus, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with California State University, Stanislaus'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)	–	3	–	–
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, Stanislaus?

Students admitted to California State University, Stanislaus have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5. California State University, Stanislaus considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

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, Stanislaus is not test optional. 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, Stanislaus

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to California State University, Stanislaus.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30.

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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California State University, Stanislaus Admissions FAQs

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

❌ Students who are admitted to California State University, Stanislaus 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, Stanislaus accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

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

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

✅ California State University, Stanislaus is not test optional.

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

✅ The acceptance rate for California State University, Stanislaus is 93%.

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

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

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