First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | July 30, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csustan.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
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 477 |
| Business Administration and Management | 393 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 287 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 182 |
| Sociology | 130 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 120 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 109 |
| Computer Science | 70 |
Show the other 31 majors
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 62 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 60 |
| English Language and Literature | 55 |
| History | 52 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 51 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 49 |
| Social Sciences | 49 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 44 |
| Mathematics | 37 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 24 |
| Agriculture | 23 |
| Organizational Leadership | 22 |
| Art/Art Studies | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 12 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Geography | 9 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 8 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Cognitive Science | 4 |
| Music | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | 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 II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, California Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), mcscru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Modesto, CA
556,972 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Stockton Metro (SCK)
Nearest hub airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.3 of 20
Elevation
110 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
42°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
80 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,540 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
Colleges nearby
- University of California-Merced26 mi
- University of the Pacific40 mi
- Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses42 mi
- San Jose State University58 mi
- Santa Clara University61 mi
- California State University-East Bay66 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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