California State University-Stanislaus Acceptance Rate
Turlock, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,334
- Admitted
- 5,199
- Yield
- 20.1%
- 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-Stanislaus's acceptance rate has risen from 72.7% in 2014–15 to 97.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 6,269 to 5,334 (-15%) over that period.
Its 97.5% rate makes California State University-Stanislaus more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
California State University-Stanislaus has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,269 | 4,559 | 72.7% | 1,232 |
| 2015–16 | 7,081 | 5,001 | 70.6% | 1,270 |
| 2016–17 | 7,618 | 5,663 | 74.3% | 1,389 |
| 2017–18 | 8,069 | 6,218 | 77.1% | 1,421 |
| 2018–19 | 7,674 | 6,586 | 85.8% | 1,570 |
| 2019–20 | 8,764 | 7,825 | 89.3% | 1,568 |
| 2020–21 | 7,136 | 6,374 | 89.3% | 1,238 |
| 2021–22 | 5,740 | 5,439 | 94.8% | 951 |
| 2022–23 | 6,077 | 5,871 | 96.6% | 1,032 |
| 2023–24 | 5,334 | 5,199 | 97.5% | 1,046 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,526 | 3,450 | 97.8% |
| Men | 1,808 | 1,749 | 96.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State University-Stanislaus's acceptance rate?
California State University-Stanislaus's acceptance rate is 97.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,199 admitted of 5,334 applicants).
Is California State University-Stanislaus test optional?
California State University-Stanislaus is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Stanislaus?
California State University-Stanislaus received 5,334 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,199.
Is California State University-Stanislaus getting harder to get into?
California State University-Stanislaus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.7% in 2014–15 to 97.5% 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: https://www.csustan.edu/.