by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 22,704 undergraduates in 2020, Fresno State is a very large, public university located in Fresno, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Fresno State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Fresno State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Fresno State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Fresno State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Fresno State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Fresno State for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Fresno State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Fresno State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Fresno State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 22,704 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 19,297 (85.0%). Part-time attendance was 3,407 (15.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 19,297 | 3,407 | 22,704 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Fresno State is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Fresno State #1429 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Fresno State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Fresno State Diversity Guide.
Fresno State has a total of 525 student athletes, 220 men and 305 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to California State University - Fresno Athletics