California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in Fresno.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 25,325 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,446 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,791 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 56% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.California State University-Fresno's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,742, and fees were $843. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,622 and $843 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students25,325 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 30 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 19 |
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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts - Fresno
4 miles away |
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Fresno Adult School
5 miles away |
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Dinuba Adult School
28 miles away |
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Hanford Adult School
34 miles away |
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Visalia Adult School
43 miles away |
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Tulare Adult School
47 miles away |
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WestMed College-Merced
53 miles away |
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California State University-Stanislaus
78 miles away |
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Eastern Sierra College Center
79 miles away |
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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts - Modesto
90 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 01/31/1954 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1971 - 12/31/2005 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 07/01/1964 - 12/31/2005 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Northern California Consortium, DNP) CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
Admission
59%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 910 to 1110 |
| ACT | 16 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 87% of California State University-Fresno's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 63% | $5,004 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,013 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $2,484 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $6,040 |
| Federal Student Loans | 25% | $4,497 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $8,518 |
$5,879
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,477 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,725 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,936 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,925 |
| Over $110,000$15,338 |
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Student Population
22,261
Undergrads
3,064
Graduates
14,922
Women
10,403
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
49% |
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White |
20% |
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Asian |
14% |
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Non-resident alien |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
