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Is Fresno State a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$111,885 Avg Total Cost

California State University - Fresno Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if Fresno State is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 25% National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Good Price

California State University - Fresno is ranked #487 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

California State University - Fresno is priced well for the kind of quality education they provide and thus has earned a good price recognition from College Factual's analysis.

National Value Ranking  487 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  78.27 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $111,885 for a Fresno State Degree

The Fresno State time to graduate is about 4.95 years and will cost an estimated $22,603 per year. This brings the total cost to 111,885.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$22,603
Average Years to Graduate4.95
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$111,885

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Fresno State net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Fresno State cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$62,370 In-State With Aid
$149,549 Avg Cost No Aid
4.95 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Fresno State value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$149,549#0F
All Students$111,885#487B+
Only Students Receiving Aid$101,871#67A+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$110,048#F
All Students$72,384#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$62,370#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 88% of Fresno State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Fresno State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Fresno State cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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