California State University - Fresno

California State University, Fresno has roots dating back to 1911, when the doors of the Fresno State Normal School opened to 150 hopeful students. Today, the student population is more than 25,000+ and the University has garnered national attention for its rise in college rankings.

Fresno State University was founded as a normal school and is a member of the California State University System. It has been offering advanced degrees since 1949. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Its mission statement says in part that the university “provides a General Education program and other opportunities, to expand students’ intellectual horizons, foster lifelong learning, prepare them for future professional study, and instill within them an appreciation of cultures other than their own.” It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute.

The university comprises of eight schools and colleges that offer a range of doctoral, graduate and undergraduate programs in various areas of education such as agriculture, anthropology, arts, design, business, sciences, athletics, communication, computer science, engineering, environment, journalism, nursing, philosophy, psychology, etc. The university has over 24,400 students and more than 2,300 staff members. The university's faculty is highly qualified and distinguished, with 96% of the faculty members holding a doctorate or other highest degrees in their areas of education. The university offers a plethora of career services to its students like career counseling, interview preparation, and resume development. It makes every effort to present its students with excellent job and internship opportunities and encourage them to achieve their goals.

Fresno State's 388-acre main campus and its 1,011-acre University Farm are located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, at the foot of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range. The surrounding San Joaquin Valley is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world, and Fresno is the fifth largest city in California. The university is within an hour's drive of many mountain and lake resorts and within a three- or four-hour drive of both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Scholarship

Accomodation

On-Campus Housing
When it comes to housing, Fresno offers many options for new students with exceptionally reasonable prices as compared to other cities in California. Both on and off-campus living options available.  

Why Fresno State Student Housing you ask? Our answer, why not live on campus? Residents at Fresno State Student Housing don’t have to worry about access to classes, buildings, parking, and events on-campus, they live as close as you can get! An all-inclusive housing package allows students to focus on the more important aspects of college, including academic success and having fun, while providing the safety and convenience to campus services desired by their families!

Considering living off-campus? Many students choose to live off-campus during their years at Fresno State. There are many resources available to help you make the most of your off-campus living experience and many affordable options close to campus and everything else Fresno, CA has to offer.  Living off-campus provides flexibility, independence, affordability, and maximum choice when selecting your home away from home. Both furnished and unfurnished options are available.

Off-Campus Housing

There are also many apartments located within walking distance of Fresno State's campus. They can provide a cost-friendly alternative to living on campus. To view all the available apartments and for more information, please visit the Student Involvement Office's website on Off-Campus Housing.