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Fresno State Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

15% 4-Year Graduation Rate
65% 6-Year Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate

California State University - Fresno 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Fresno State first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Fresno State retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

Fresno State Retention Rate

87% Freshmen Retention Rate
Good Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 87% students making it past their freshmen year, Fresno State has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in California, the average is 73.07%.

Fresno State Retention  87 out of 100
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California Retention  73 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Fresno State87%
Nationwide70.57%
California73.07%

Fresno State Graduation Rates

65% 6-Year Graduation Rate
16.81% Transfer Rate
12.37% Dropout Rate

How many of the estimated 3,710 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

15% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 65% in six years, and 69% in eight years.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Fresno State graduation rate 65%.

The average length of time it takes an Fresno State undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.95 years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  40%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  65%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  69%
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Fresno State Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years2,31140%
Six Years3,71065%
Eight Years2604%
Did Not Complete1,75431%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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Fresno State Drop Out Rate

Approximately 1754 students or 31% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 1754 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled714.0%
Transferred96254.8%
Dropped Out70840.4%

Fresno State Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native33%
Asian50%
Black / African-American42%
Hawaiian67%
Hispanic57%
International57%
Multi-Ethnic61%
Unknown61%
White66%

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Fresno State are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time Fresno State Graduation Rates

50% First-Time, Full-Time
56% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at California State University - Fresno represent 50% of the students in the class of 2015, and 42.70% of Fresno State bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 15%, first-time students in the Fresno State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Fresno State graduation rate was 56%, and by the eight year mark, 63% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  15 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  56 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  63 out of 100
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Fresno State First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsFresno StateNationwide
Four Years15%37.92%
Six Years56%46.43%
Eight Years63%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Fresno State Drop Out Rates

1065 first-time / full-time students or 37% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled716.67%
Transferred61557.75%
Dropped Out38836.43%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

2% First-Time, Part-Time
29% 6-Year Grad Rate
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First-time / part-time students at California State University - Fresno represent 1.83% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Fresno State class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 31%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  29 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  31 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Fresno State Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsFresno StateNationwide
Four Years5%14.37%
Six Years29%21.59%
Eight Years31%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Fresno State Drop Out Rates

72 first-time / part-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled34.17%
Transferred3954.17%
Dropped Out3041.67%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

38% Returning, Full-Time
79% 6-Year Grad Rate
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2190 Fresno State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 38.26% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 79%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 81%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  79 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  81 out of 100
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Fresno State Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsFresno StateNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years79%53.83%
Eight Years81%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Fresno State Drop Out Rates

412 non first-time / part-time students or 19% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled112.67%
Transferred21050.97%
Dropped Out19146.36%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

10% Returning, Part-Time
62% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

583 Fresno State students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.19% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 62%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 65%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  62 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  65 out of 100
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Fresno State Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsFresno StateNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years62%36.03%
Eight Years65%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Fresno State Drop Out Rates

205 non first-time / part-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled83.90%
Transferred9847.80%
Dropped Out9948.29%

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