Fresno State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

California State University-Fresno Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Fresno State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on California State University-Fresno (Fresno State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Fresno State's acceptance rate is 95.26% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 21,521 students applied and 20,501 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Fresno State.

To apply to Fresno State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Fresno State's acceptance rate places 70th out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
Fresno State's yield rate is 17.52%, which is significantly lower by 11.91 percentage points (approximately 40.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Fresno State at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Fresno State's acceptance rate is 95.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.52%. 9,290 men and 12,231 women applied to Fresno State and 8,821 men and 11,680 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,445 men and 2,146 women were enrolled in Fresno State. You can explore the Fresno State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Fresno State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	21,521	9,290	12,231	0	0
Admitted	20,501	8,821	11,680	0	0
Enrolled	3,591	1,445	2,146	0	0
Acceptance Rate	95.26%	94.95%	95.50%	-	-
Yield	17.52%	16.38%	18.37%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

California State University-Fresno 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 3,591 first-year students enrolled in Fresno State. The proportion of full-time students is 92.09% and part-time students is 7.91%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.24% and women students is 59.76%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Fresno State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Fresno State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	3,591	1,445	2,146
Full-time	3,307	1,306	2,001
Part-time	284	139	145

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Fresno State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply California State University-Fresno.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Fresno State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Fresno State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/are/
Online Application: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Fresno State?

Fresno State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 95.26%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Fresno State?

Fresno State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Fresno State require essays or personal statements?

Fresno State does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Fresno State admission?

Fresno State does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Fresno State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Fresno State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Fresno State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Fresno State?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for Fresno State are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.