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California State University-Stanislaus
Admission at California State University-Stanislaus is close to open (98.1%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $63,188 median earnings below before the application.
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California State University-Stanislaus occupies suburban Turlock, CA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $126,959 four years out. 55.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 8,385 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 82.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, California State University-Stanislaus received 5,334 applications and admitted 5,199 (97.5%), with 1,046 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. California State University-Stanislaus's 98.1% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How California State University-Stanislaus compares
| California State University-Stanislaus | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.1% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,246 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,188 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
At $63,188, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,778). Look at California State University-Stanislaus's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,246 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $20,846. For non-residents, California State University-Stanislaus's $20,846 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 8,385 undergrads, California State University-Stanislaus is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
53.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a California State University-Stanislaus tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at California State University-Stanislaus
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,959 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $80,630 |
| Chemistry | $73,392 |
| Computer Science | $71,601 |
| Economics | $69,967 |
| Mathematics | $65,184 |
| Agriculture, General | $64,669 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,677 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,251 |
| Biology, General | $59,229 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,060 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,330 |
| Social Sciences, General | $55,109 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $54,501 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,007 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,740 |
| Psychology, General | $50,348 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $50,145 |
| History | $49,882 |
| Sociology | $46,340 |
| Anthropology | $46,321 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,020 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,072 |
Median earnings for these 23 California State University-Stanislaus programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,188 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional California State University-Stanislaus programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for California State University-Stanislaus?
California State University-Stanislaus doesn't look at test scores; its 98.1% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is California State University-Stanislaus's acceptance rate?
97.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,199 admitted from 5,334 applicants.
How much does California State University-Stanislaus cost?
In-state tuition is $8,246; out-of-state students pay $20,846. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do California State University-Stanislaus graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,188 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- California State University-Bakersfield — 93.8% admitted
- California State University-San Bernardino — 93.7% admitted
- California State University-Chico — 92.7% admitted
- California State University-Dominguez Hills — 93.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.