First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | California State University-Fresno course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 75 4 Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 75 MATH 76 4 4 Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 10 ENGL 2 3 3 Area 1A (Area A2) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 10 ENGL 20 3 3 Area 1A (Area A2) Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 11 HIST 12 3 3 Area 4 or 3B (Area D1 or C2)…HIST 11 HIST 12 3 3 Area 4 or 3B (Area D1 or C2) Area 4 or 3B (Area D1 or C2) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 10 3 Area 4 (Area D) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 50 3 Area 4 (Area D) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 40 3 Area 4 (Area D) |
Show all 42 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 75 4 Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 75 MATH 76 4 4 Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 10 ENGL 2 3 3 Area 1A (Area A2) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 10 ENGL 20 3 3 Area 1A (Area A2) Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 11 HIST 12 3 3 Area 4 or 3B (Area D1 or C2)…HIST 11 HIST 12 3 3 Area 4 or 3B (Area D1 or C2) Area 4 or 3B (Area D1 or C2) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 10 3 Area 4 (Area D) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 50 3 Area 4 (Area D) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 40 3 Area 4 (Area D) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 21 3 Area 4 or 3B (Area D or C2) | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 2 HIST Elective 3 3 Area 4 (Area D) or Area…HIST 2 HIST Elective 3 3 Area 4 (Area D) or Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 2A SPAN 2B 3 3 Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 1 3 Area 1B or 2 (Area A3 or B4) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI Elective 3 Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSCI 1 3 Area 1B (Area A3) or Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH 10 ARTH 11 3 3 Area 3A or 3B (Area C1 or C2)…ARTH 10 ARTH 11 3 3 Area 3A or 3B (Area C1 or C2) Area 3A or 3B (Area C1 or C2 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | AFRS Elective 3 N/A | |
| Art Studio – 2D Design | 3 | ART Elective 3 N/A | |
| Art Studio – 3D Design | 3 | Art Elective 3 N/A | |
| Art Studio – Drawing | 3 | Art Elective 3 N/A | |
| Biology (Beginning with May 2019 exam) | 3 | BIOL 1A BIOL Elective 4 2 Area 5B (Area B2) Area…BIOL 1A BIOL Elective 4 2 Area 5B (Area B2) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Calculus BC/AB Subscore (Beginning with May 2019 exam) | 3 | MATH 75 4 Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| Chemistry (Score of 3) | 3 | CHEM 3A CHEM Elective 4 2 Area 5A (Area B1) Area…CHEM 3A CHEM Elective 4 2 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Chemistry (Score of 4 or 5) | 4 | CHEM 1A CHEM 1AL CHEM Elective 3 2 1 Area 5A…CHEM 1A CHEM 1AL CHEM Elective 3 2 1 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture (Beginning with May 2019 exam) | 3 | CHIN 1A CHIN Elective 4 2 Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PLSI Elective 3 Area 4 (Area D) | |
| Computer Science: A (Beginning with May 2019 exam) | 3 | CSCI 40 4 N/A | |
| Environmental Science (Beginning with May 2001 exam, unit increase in SP 2020) | 3 | EES 4 4 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| French Language and Culture (Beginning with May 2020 exam) | 3 | FREN 2A FREN 2B 3 3 Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| German Language and Culture (Beginning with May 2020 exam) | 3 | GERM 2A GERM 2B 3 3 Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Government and Politics: US (Beginning with May 2015 exam – Clears Federal Government) | 3 | PLSI Elective 3 Area 4 (Area D) and Campus Requirement US - | 2 credits |
| Human Geography (Beginning with May 2018 exam – used in GE Area D) | 3 | GEOG Elective 3 Area 4 (Area D) | |
| Italian Language and Culture (Beginning with May 2019 exam) | 3 | ITAL 2A ITAL 2B 3 3 Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture (Beginning with May 2019 exam) | 3 | JAPN 2A JAPN 2B 3 3 Area 3B (Area C2) Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Latin | 3 | LATIN 1B LATIN Elective 3 3 Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Music: Theory | 3 | MUSIC Elective 6 N/A | |
| Physics 1 (Beginning with May 2025 exam) | 3 | PHYS 2A 4 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Physics 1 and 2 (Beginning with the May 2017 exam) | 3 | PHYS 2A PHYS 2B 4 4 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Physics 2 (Beginning with the May 2025 exam) | 3 | PHYS 2B 4 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 4B PHYS 4BL 3 1 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 4A PHYS 4AL 3 1 Area 5A (Area B1) Area 5C (Area B3) | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 6 4 Area 2 (Area B4) | |
| Research (Beginning with May 2019 exam) | 3 | ENGL 10 3 N/A | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture (Beginning with May 2013 exam) | 3 | SPAN 3 SPAN Elective 3 3 Area 3B (Area C2) | |
| Statistics (Beginning with May 2017 exam – used to meet GE Area B4) | 3 | MATH 11 3 Area 2 (Area B4) |
Source: studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 708 |
| Psychology | 558 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 481 |
| Criminology | 351 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 302 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 193 |
| Sociology | 155 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 152 |
Show the other 62 majors
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 150 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 132 |
| Animal Sciences | 108 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 89 |
| Social Work | 89 |
| Forensic Psychology | 86 |
| History | 83 |
| Civil Engineering | 81 |
| Journalism | 79 |
| Art/Art Studies | 79 |
| Child Development | 78 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 77 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 74 |
| Computer Science | 69 |
| Political Science and Government | 68 |
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 63 |
| English Language and Literature | 58 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 56 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 52 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 50 |
| Graphic Design | 44 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
| Mathematics | 38 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 35 |
| Biochemistry | 34 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 33 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Music | 32 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 27 |
| Food Science | 27 |
| Philosophy | 24 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 21 |
| Viticulture and Enology | 19 |
| Computer Engineering | 16 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Social Sciences | 14 |
| Interior Design | 12 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Architecture | 11 |
| Linguistics | 11 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 |
| Deaf Studies | 8 |
| Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 7 |
| Geography | 7 |
| Physics | 6 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 5 |
| Music Performance | 5 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Cognitive Science | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference
Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Fresno, CA
1,189,557 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)
Nearest hub airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.3 of 20
Elevation
338 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
41°F
July high
98°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
113 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,330 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Fresno Pacific University6 mi
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- California State University-Stanislaus78 mi
- California State University-Bakersfield107 mi
- California State University-Monterey Bay114 mi
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo116 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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