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CSU Stanislaus - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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CSU Stanislaus

CSU Stanislaus

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CSU Stanislaus Description:

The California State University at Stanislaus, sometimes still referred to as Stanislaus State, is located in Turlock, California, a small city in the San Joaquin Valley east of San Jose. The university has been recognized for its value, academic quality, community service initiatives and green efforts. Business administration is the most popular undergraduate major. The 228-acre park-like campus features a new $16 million athletic complex for students. In athletics, the Warriors compete in the NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association. The university is one of the 23 Cal State schools.

Admissions Data (2012):

Enrollment (2011):

  • Total Enrollment: 9,246 (7,922 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female
  • 81% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

  • Tuition and Fees: $6,582 (in-state); $18,240 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $1,754 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $9,056
  • Other Expenses: $3,450
  • Total Cost: $20,842 (in-state); $32,500 (in-state)

CSU Stanislaus Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 83%
  • CSU Stanislaus Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 73%
    • Loans: 37%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $9,086
    • Loans: $4,897

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 6%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 20%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 49%

Data Source:

CSU Stanislaus Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.csustan.edu/aboutus/visionmission.html

"The faculty, staff, administrators, and students of California State University, Stanislaus are committed to creating a learning environment which encourages all members of the campus community to expand their intellectual, creative, and social horizons. We challenge one another to realize our potential, to appreciate and contribute to the enrichment of our diverse community, and to develop a passion for lifelong learning. To facilitate this mission, we promote academic excellence in the teaching and scholarly activities of our faculty, encourage personalized student learning, foster interactions and partnerships with our surrounding communities, and provide opportunities for the intellectual, cultural, and artistic enrichment of the region."

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