What California State University, Stanislaus costs
California State University, Stanislaus charges $8,246 a year in published tuition and fees for California residents, about $4,123 a semester, and $20,846 a year for students from other states, about $10,423 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,739 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $5,752 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
California State University, Stanislaus takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into California State University, Stanislaus
For fall 2024, California State University, Stanislaus received 5,419 applications and admitted 5,318 students, and 1,018 enrolled as first-years.
What California State University, Stanislaus students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at California State University, Stanislaus (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 477 |
| Business Administration and Management | 393 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 287 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 182 |
| Sociology | 130 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 120 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 109 |
| Computer Science | 70 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near California State University, Stanislaus
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of California, Merced, Merced, California: about 26 miles away
- University of the Pacific, Stockton, California: about 40 miles away
- San Jose State University, San Jose, California: about 58 miles away
Colleges like California State University, Stanislaus
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California: 9,809 undergraduates
- California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, California: 6,819 undergraduates
- University of Washington–Bothell, Bothell, Washington: 5,457 undergraduates
- Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California: 5,166 undergraduates
- California State University, San Marcos, San Marcos, California: 14,877 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is California State University, Stanislaus's acceptance rate? 98.1% for fall 2024: 5,318 of 5,419 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at California State University, Stanislaus? $8,246 a year for in-state students and $20,846 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is California State University, Stanislaus part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with California State University, Stanislaus about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to California State University, Stanislaus? About 8,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at California State University, Stanislaus? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: California State University, Stanislaus (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: California State University, Stanislaus
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
