California State University, Fresno
Fresno
Location
Public Uniiversity
School Type
1911
Established Year
Major Intakes
Plan your application according to these cycles.
Fall (Primary)
Sep Intake(Available)
Spring (Limited programs)
Mar Intake
Winter(Limited Programs)
Jan Intake
Summer
April Intake
Ranking
Excellence Recognized Worldwide
#2
#2 Public University for Social Mobility
Rank 2
Rank 2
#2
#2 Doctoral University (High Research Activity)
Rank 4
Rank 4
#22
#22 National Universities – Washington Monthly
Rank 3
Rank 3
#25
#25 among Best Public Colleges – Money Magazine
Rank 1
Rank 1
Academic Programs & Deadlines
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
University Overview / History
- Fresno State is an award-winning national university offering hands-on, career-focused education.
- Home to students from 75+ countries with a diverse academic environment.
- Foundation & Key Facts
- 8 schools & colleges
- 72 undergraduate programs
- 49 post-baccalaureate programs
- 3 doctoral programs
- 25,000+ students
- Student–Faculty Ratio: 23:1
- Location Insights (City / State)
- About Fresno, California
- Ranked among Top 10 “nice weather” cities (Washington Post)
- Close to Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- 3–3.5 hours from San Francisco, Los Angeles & San Diego
- Companies & Industry Exposure
- Strong presence of:
- Agriculture & Food Sciences
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Healthcare
- Technology & Manufacturing
- Job & Employability
- Internship opportunities with Amazon, Apple, Boeing, Google, Intel, Microsoft
- Strong alumni network of 300,000+ graduates
- Career Center & On-campus job opportunities
- Business career preparation via:
- Entrepreneurship Center
- Live trading rooms
- CPA firm recruitment
Admissions & Test Prep Admission Requirements
- Online application (Cal State Apply)
- Application Fee: USD 70 English
- Language Requirements
- Undergraduate
- TOEFL iBT: 61
- IELTS: 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
- Graduate
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Additional Requirements
- Academic transcripts
- Financial documents
- Passport copy
- GRE/GMAT (program-specific)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- International Scholarships (after 1 semester)
- Dean’s Scholarship Tuition Waiver (DSTW)
- Graduate Assistantships
- On-campus jobs available
- Estimated Cost of Study
Expense Undergraduate Graduate MBA Tuition & Fees $18,885 $17,835 $23,289 Health Insurance $1,885 $1,885 $1,885 Books $900 $900 $900 Living $11,634 $11,634 $11,634 Total $33,304 $32,254 $37,708
Visa Process
- I-20 issued after admission & financial verification
- F-1 Visa guidance through UBadmit counsellors
- Visa documentation checklist support
Student Testimonials
Quick FAQs
No. Fresno State does not allow courses taken at another institution to be eligible for grade forgiveness. See general catalog for more information.
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