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California State University - Stanislaus

Turlock, California·Public, 4-year or above·Far West·csustan.edu
Acceptance
98.1%
+12.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
6-yr Graduation
53%
—
Total enrollment
9,724
peer median 10,020
Avg net price
$6,067
-$9.0k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About

California State University, Stanislaus is a public university in Turlock, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. It was established in 1957 and offers 45 bachelor's degree programs and 38 graduate programs, which include 22 master's degree programs, one doctoral degree, 10 certificate programs, and 5 teaching credentials. Stanislaus State is a Hispanic-serving institution.

Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
5,419
5,419 candidates competed
Admitted
5,318
98.1% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,018
19.1% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
53%
4-year graduation
25%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
53%
Full-time retention
82%

Pell equity

1.5pp gap
Pell recipients
53%494 of 936
Non-Pell (all)
55%312 of 572
Subsidized loan, no Pell
55%58 of 105
No Federal Aid
54%254 of 467

Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates, a notably small equity gap.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 57 Title IV programs, 26 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 31 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
57
Passing
26
45.6% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

57programs
  • Passing26 · 45.6%
  • No Data31 · 54.4%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
2
Safe
24
No data
31

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

26
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+13.8%
$41,072 vs $36,082
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
+22.0%
$44,020 vs $36,082
Sociology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
+28.4%
$46,340 vs $36,082
Anthropology
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
+28.4%
$46,321 vs $36,082
History
Bachelor Degree · History
+38.2%
$49,882 vs $36,082
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+38.2%
$92,461 vs $66,899
Romance Languages Literatures and Linguistics
Bachelor Degree · Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
+39.0%
$50,145 vs $36,082
Psychology General
Bachelor Degree · Psychology
+39.5%
$50,348 vs $36,082

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

21
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
41%
$17,000 debt · $41,072 earn
Social Work
Master's Degree · Public Administration And Social Service Professions
41%
$35,000 debt · $84,837 earn
Education General
Master's Degree · Education
37%
$31,130 debt · $84,580 earn
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor Degree · Education
34%
$15,000 debt · $44,020 earn
Social Sciences General
Bachelor Degree · Social Sciences
33%
$18,375 debt · $55,109 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
29%
$27,092 debt · $92,461 earn
Chemistry
Bachelor Degree · Physical Sciences
29%
$21,518 debt · $73,392 earn
Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
28%
$15,000 debt · $54,007 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

WASC Senior College and University Commission

Accredited since 1963Next review Jun 2027

Programmatic accreditations · 6

Action history · 6

  1. Jun 2019Renewal of Accreditation
    WASC Senior College and University Commission
  2. Oct 2016Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  3. Oct 2016Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  4. Aug 2014Change in Agency recognition
    National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation · Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
  5. Aug 2014Change in Agency recognition
    National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation · Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$3,938
$30–48k$4,467
$48–75k$5,947
$75–110k$9,230
$110k+$16,810

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$6,067
-$9,024vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $15,091
Federal loans
20.9%
In-state tuition
$8,246
Out-of-state
$20,846

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 5,641 students received $33.0M in Pell grants, alongside $21.0M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
5,641
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$33.0M
$32,950,506 total
Direct Loans
$21.0M
3,498 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

6k
’20
6k
’21
6k
’22
5k
’23
6k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$6.6M
1,595 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$6.8M
1,376 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$5.8M
374 loan awards
Parent PLUS$1.6M
140 loan awards
Grad PLUS$171K
13 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 1,932 borrowers who entered repayment, 21 (1.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
1.0%
-1.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,932
Defaulted
21
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
4.4%
2017
4.3%
2018
3.3%
2019
1.0%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Csustan

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs59
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

2,273 total completions
01Business
54423.9%
02Psychology
44819.7%
03Health Professions
25511.2%
04Social Sciences
2018.8%
05Education
1948.5%
06Liberal Arts
1928.4%
07Security/Protective
1707.5%
08Biological Sciences
1004.4%
09Public Admin
873.8%
10Parks/Recreation
823.6%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
9,724
12-mo unduplicated
11,256
Undergraduate
9,786
Graduate
1,470

Gender split

Men
34%3,812
Women
66%7,444

Race / ethnicity composition

Hispanic
62.8%
White
17.0%
Asian
8.8%
Unknown
4.1%
Two or more
3.2%
Black
2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
Non-resident
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
271
135 M · 136 W
Women athletes
50.2%
Athletic aid
$943K
Total student aid
Budget
$8.2M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$430K
$513K
Recruiting expense
$5K
$18K
Head-coach salaries
$110K
$100K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 8

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
53 M · 66 W
$905K
Soccer
32 M · 37 W
$1.2M
Baseball
34 M · —
$501K
Basketball
17 M · 11 W
$1.2M
Volleyball
— · 23 W
$623K
Softball
— · 17 W
$434K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.12
11 offenses · 9,841 students

3-year trend

0.862 yrs ago1.671 yr ago1.12Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
37
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
28
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
4
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
1

Criminal offenses by type

Rape
4
Fondling
3
Robbery
1
Burglary
1
Aggravated assault
1
Motor vehicle theft
1

By location

11total
  • On campus11

Includes 5 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
4
Dating violence
5
Stalking
9 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

No hate crimes reported.

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons01
Drugs00
Liquor10

Residence-hall fires

  • Residential Life Village III, Building South1 fire
    CookingDamage $100,000-$249,999

Data quality: 1 report was later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

IPEDS
Student-to-faculty
18.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
375

Csustan vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Csustan selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectCalifornia State University-Stanislaus
53%98.1%9,724$6,067Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Angelo State University
44%83.0%11,542$15,091Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Austin Peay State University
39%96.4%10,439$9,735Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Bridgewater State University
53%87.8%9,727$16,383Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
California State University-Bakersfield
50%93.9%10,419$5,652Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Central Connecticut State University
48%73.3%9,997$16,857Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Central Washington University
54%90.6%10,811$18,476Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Coastal Carolina University
48%75.3%11,348$13,966Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
College of Staten Island CUNY
46%92.3%11,033$5,579Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Fort Hays State University
46%90.3%12,878$12,569Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Jacksonville State University
55%77.7%9,955$14,279Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Murray State University
64%85.7%10,020$9,096Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Northwest Missouri State University
54%86.1%9,152$16,244Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
66%71.5%8,376$19,608Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Southeast Missouri State University
58%73.5%9,501$15,882Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Southern Connecticut State University
50%91.5%9,377$20,857Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Stephen F Austin State University
53%94.0%10,472$14,260Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Texas A & M International University
46%44.4%8,991$3,637Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
The College of New Jersey
86%62.3%8,141$27,646Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Central Missouri
54%63.8%12,857$14,462Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Central Oklahoma
37%78.1%12,554$18,309Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Minnesota-Duluth
65%88.8%9,253$18,743Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of North Alabama
55%87.3%10,204$12,170Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Northern Iowa
68%92.7%9,278$15,901Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
71%75.5%10,446$16,210Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
63%85.7%11,746$14,158Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
West Texas A & M University
48%98.7%9,045$19,487Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
William Paterson University of New Jersey
44%90.1%9,942$18,745Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Youngstown State University
50%84.4%12,204$12,767Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Peer group median53%86.1%10,020$15,091

Institutions like Csustan

Explore the federal data for institutions in Csustan's comparison group.

IPEDS

Csustan Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics
Reports to Division of Academic Affairs
Address
Mary Stuart Rogers, MSR 230

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics (IEA) supports the systematic collection, analysis, and reporting of institutional data to provide actionable insights, innovative services, and analytics that inform planning, assessment, and evidence-based decision-making across the University.

Visit IR office page
Team
2 members
  • Dai Li
    Senior Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics
  • Lisa Fields
    Institutional Research Analyst

Common Data Set

Csustan's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

Source publications

Reports & documents (4)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Grants & funding (3)

Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.

USA Spending

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A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

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Frequently asked questions about California State University-Stanislaus

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Csustan.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Stanislaus?

California State University-Stanislaus's acceptance rate is 98.1% (5,318 admitted from 5,419 applicants), based on the latest IPEDS.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Stanislaus?

California State University-Stanislaus reports a 6-year graduation rate of 53% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend California State University-Stanislaus?

California State University-Stanislaus reports a total enrollment of 9,724 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at California State University-Stanislaus?

The average net price at California State University-Stanislaus is $6,067 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at California State University-Stanislaus?

California State University-Stanislaus's yield rate is 19.1%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is California State University-Stanislaus located?

California State University-Stanislaus is located in Turlock, California 95382-0299.

Who runs Institutional Research at California State University-Stanislaus?

California State University-Stanislaus's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics, which reports to Division of Academic Affairs.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
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