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300,000 Over 300,000 Bulldog alumni have graduated from Fresno State.
No. 4 Ranked No. 4 for social mobility among universities nationwide in The Wall Street Journal.
80% 80% of Fresno State undergraduate students receive financial aid.

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Academics

Fresno State’s eight schools and colleges offer 74 undergraduate, 49 post-baccalaureate and three doctoral degree programs that emphasize hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare you for success after graduation.

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Athletics

Fresno State Athletics is the heart of our community. In the ninth most diverse city in the nation, everyone comes together under the swell of the Red Wave. Show your Bulldog pride by joining the biggest party in the Valley this fall.

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Admissions

Through a guaranteed admissions program, high school students from partnering school districts who meet the minimum California State University requirements are guaranteed a spot at Fresno State after they graduate. 

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 Fresno State is a very welcoming and supportive campus. I am grateful for the past and future experiences that this campus will provide.

Harman Kaur | class of 2026
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Construction in Progress

The Central Utility Plant Replacement is underway to modernize and maintain Fresno State’s central utility infrastructure system. Click on the map for construction locations. See map

 

  • Fresno State nursing student in campus lab
    Gain clinical experience.
  • Fresno State student studying in the University Library
    The 365,000-square-foot library is located at the heart of campus.
  • Fresno State engineering student working with a 3D printer
    Gain hands-on experience in campus labs.
  • Fresno State students pose with Victor E. Bulldog IV
    Meet Fresno State’s furry live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog IV.
  • Students walking through the Resnick Student Union main floor
    Get involved on campus at the Resnick Student Union.
  • Men's basketball student-athlete holding off competitor
    18 varsity teams compete in NCAA Division I.
  • Fresno State students performing at the Hmong New Year celebration
    Students participate in cultural events on campus.
  • Fresno State biology alumna Kathryn Ramirez walking through the Panoche Hills
    Study endangered species in Panoche Hills.
  • Fresno State students collecting research samples on a beach near Morro Bay
    Conduct research with faculty at Morro Bay.
  • Fresno State students with snorkels walking through a creek
    Study species at Sequoia National Park.
  • Group of Fresno State students with hard hats exploring a construction site
    Engage in hands-on learning at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
  • Fresno State student tending to sheep on the campus farm
    Gain rich agricultural experience at the campus farm.
  • Fresno State students collecting research samples in the San Joaquin River
    Take field trips to the San Joaquin River.
  • Fresno State students volunteering for Kids Day
    Participate in local service opportunities.
 

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Fresno State in top five nationally for social mobility

 

Fresno State continues to rank among the best public and private universities nationwide for helping students improve their socioeconomic status through educational opportunities. 

The university ranked No. 4 in the nation for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings published Sept. 4, moving up from No. 6 last year. Fresno State also ranked No. 15 for best student experience, No. 16 for Best Value and No. 51 overall among the 500 best universities in the country. 

Fresno State is one of four California State University campuses in the top 10 for providing a high-quality education at an affordable price to create opportunities for students to move from one socioeconomic class to another. About 64% of Fresno State students are the first in their families to attend college. 

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