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$7,350
per year
In-State Tuition
95%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
California State University Fresno is a public four-year institution in Fresno, CA. Programs offered include Business Administration, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Nursing and Sociology.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Team Sports(6)
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Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
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Equestrian
Application Requirements
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Smittcamp Family Honors College scholars receive the President's Honors Scholarship, $6,000 a year in 2026-27; apply by Dec 10, 2026.
For students entering 2027 cohort
President's Honors Scholarship (Smittcamp Family Honors College)
Competitive$6,000 per year · $6,000 per academic year for 2026-27; value may change year to year. Includes an on-campus housing stipend for residence-hall students.
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Full-time enrollment, General Scholarship Application each year, and minimum GPA of 3.25 freshman year, 3.35 sophomore year and 3.50 junior and senior years
Separate honors scholarship application plus the General Scholarship Application, Oct 1 to Dec 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST (firm deadline)
To apply you need either a 3.8 high school GPA (grades 9-11, weighted or unweighted) OR a top 10 percent class rank. First-time freshmen only; transfer students do not qualify. Up to eight semesters; community service hours required each year.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$5,105
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$61,244
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,505
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Fresno, California
Fresno County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
55 career paths
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