by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Fresno State worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Fresno State is ranked #30 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within California, it ranks #22 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Fresno State offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | #1 of 47 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | #1 of 47 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | #1 of 82 |
| Animal Sciences, General | #1 of 81 |
| Animal Science | #1 of 82 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 5 |
| Plant Protection & Integrated Pest Management | #1 of 10 |
| Plant Sciences | #1 of 61 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | #1 of 42 |
| Athletic Training | #1 of 42 |
Below is the detailed Fresno State value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
California State University-Fresno is ranked #55 out of #346 in California for quality and #22 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Fresno State financial aid page to be sure.
California State University-Fresno is ranked #30 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
California State University-Fresno is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Fresno State costs about $9,994. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $39,975 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,016 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,000 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $9,994 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $39,975 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Fresno State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Fresno State costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Fresno State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,064 | — | — |
| All Students | $39,975 | #30 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,000 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,064 | — | — |
| All Students | $39,975 | #22 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $28,000 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Fresno State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,447 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,858 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,220 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,299 |
| Over $110K | $16,580 |
About 77% of Fresno State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,442 per year. Get more details on the Fresno State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Fresno State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.