California State University Stanislaus Acceptance Rate & Admissions

California State University Stanislaus is a public 4-year university in Turlock, California, with 8,455 undergraduates. It admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $7,316 a year (2022–23)

California State University Stanislaus GPA requirements

California State University Stanislaus requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and California State University Stanislaus hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

California State University Stanislaus acceptance rate

California State University Stanislaus admitted 5,318 of 5,419 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What California State University Stanislaus looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with California State University Stanislaus's admissions office before you apply.

California State University Stanislaus didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

California State University Stanislaus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,316 a year at California State University Stanislaus in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into California State University Stanislaus?

California State University Stanislaus requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and California State University Stanislaus hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University Stanislaus?

California State University Stanislaus's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,318 of 5,419 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Does California State University Stanislaus accept AP credit?

Yes. California State University Stanislaus awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at California State University Stanislaus?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,316 a year at California State University Stanislaus, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: California State University-StanislausU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.