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95.4%Acceptance
$6,980Tuition
21,070Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$61,244Earnings
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Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,860
Average Net Price
$6,480
Students Receiving Financial Aid
55.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,634
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,684
Books & Supplies
$938
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,552
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,505
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$154/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
63.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
19.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
55.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,447
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,858
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,220
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,299
$110,001+ $16,580

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Cost Overview

Most Fresno State families pay far less than the $19,552 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,447 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay $11,299 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $17,788 to $45,196 depending on family income. The median graduate leaves with $14,505 in debt.

Monthly loan payments average $154, which is manageable against the $61,244 median salary ten years out. That represents less than 3% of monthly income for typical graduates. Nearly 56% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's role serving working-class Central Valley families. Students from low-income families get the best deal here, often graduating debt-free thanks to generous federal and state aid that covers most costs at this affordable CSU campus.

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