California State University-Fresno Acceptance Rate
Fresno, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,201
- Admitted
- 19,469
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Fresno's acceptance rate has risen from 59.4% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 18,964 to 20,201 (+7%) over that period.
Its 96.4% rate makes California State University-Fresno more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 8%.
California State University-Fresno has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 18,964 | 11,265 | 59.4% | 3,533 |
| 2015–16 | 19,938 | 10,406 | 52.2% | 3,672 |
| 2016–17 | 18,735 | 10,031 | 53.5% | 3,302 |
| 2017–18 | 17,920 | 10,646 | 59.4% | 3,446 |
| 2018–19 | 18,476 | 10,630 | 57.5% | 3,574 |
| 2019–20 | 18,123 | 10,501 | 57.9% | 3,334 |
| 2020–21 | 15,448 | 13,920 | 90.1% | 3,693 |
| 2021–22 | 15,231 | 14,816 | 97.3% | 3,451 |
| 2022–23 | 18,551 | 17,703 | 95.4% | 3,458 |
| 2023–24 | 20,201 | 19,469 | 96.4% | 3,661 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,518 | 11,153 | 96.8% |
| Men | 8,683 | 8,316 | 95.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is California State University-Fresno's acceptance rate?
California State University-Fresno's acceptance rate is 96.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (19,469 admitted of 20,201 applicants).
Is California State University-Fresno test optional?
California State University-Fresno is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Fresno?
California State University-Fresno received 20,201 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 19,469.
Is California State University-Fresno getting harder to get into?
California State University-Fresno has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.4% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fresnostate.edu/.