California State University, Stanislaus

If you want to apply to CSU Stanislaus, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the fee for the application is $70. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may qualify for for fee waiver for their application.

Students who apply for Fall should receive an admissions decision no later than November 1.

Applying Early to CSU Stanislaus?

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

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How To Get Into California State University, Stanislaus

Getting into CSU Stanislaus is moderately difficult. CSU Stanislaus evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, CSU Stanislaus **accepted 89% of students, around 6,374 of the 7,136 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like CSU Stanislaus, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What Does CSU Stanislaus Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines 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 strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at CSU Stanislaus

CSU Stanislaus Application Requirements

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

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into CSU Stanislaus?

Students admitted to CSU Stanislaus have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

CSU Stanislaus 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.

Transferring to California State University, Stanislaus

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to CSU Stanislaus.

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

Transfer students can enroll in CSU Stanislaus during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

CSU Stanislaus Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to CSU Stanislaus?

Students who are admitted to CSU Stanislaus must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does CSU Stanislaus accept transfer credits?

CSU Stanislaus accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. CSU Stanislaus accepts:

DSST/DANTES ACE recommendations for credit

Does CSU Stanislaus accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

CSU Stanislaus accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to CSU Stanislaus?

CSU Stanislaus. is not test optional. Test scores are will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

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