More selective than 3% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,739. College Scorecard.
Higher than 33% of California colleges we cover and 49% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 48% of California colleges we cover and 76% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
California State University-Stanislaus acceptance rate & admissions
Of 5,334 applicants, California State University-Stanislaus admitted 5,199 and 1,046 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
California State University-Stanislaus tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for California residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. At University of California and California State University campuses, the Middle Class Scholarship can also help families with income and assets up to $250,000 (2026-27, dependent students). Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
California State University-Stanislaus majors, earnings & careers
California State University-Stanislaus offers 38 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
Highest-earning majors at California State University-Stanislaus
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $126,959 | $23,450 |
| Health Sciences | $80,630 | $16,025 |
| Chemistry | $73,392 | — |
| Computer Science | $71,601 | $13,000 |
| Economics | $69,967 | — |
| Mathematics | $65,184 | $14,737 |
| Agriculture | $64,669 | — |
| Business Administration | $63,677 | $14,158 |
Quick list of all 38 majors
- Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other—
- Agriculture$64,669
- Anthropology$46,321
- Biology$59,229
- Business Administration$63,677
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—
- Chemistry$73,392
- Cognitive Science—
- Communications$54,007
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science$71,601
- Criminal Justice$51,740
- Economics$69,967
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$44,020
- English$54,501
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Health Sciences$80,630
- History$49,882
- Information Science / Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$57,060
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$59,251
- Mathematics$65,184
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing$126,959
- Philosophy—
- Physical Sciences—
- Physics—
- Political Science$56,330
- Psychology$50,348
- Public Health—
- Social Sciences$55,109
- Sociology$46,340
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$50,145
- Studio Art$41,072
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Modesto
Overall prices in the Modesto, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,803. Housing costs 8% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 12 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Stanislaus County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Stanislaus County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare California State University-Stanislaus with similar schools
Similar public colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Stanislaus | 98% | $6,067 | 53% | $63,188 | This school |
| California State University-Bakersfield | 94% | $5,652 | 50% | $59,009 | |
| California State University-East Bay | 97% | $9,320 | 48% | $71,401 | |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | 97% | $13,663 | 59% | $59,247 | |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | 98% | $13,171 | 49% | $47,626 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
California State University-Stanislaus would cost you $415 more per year than California State University-Bakersfield, on average.
- Higher sticker price at California State University-Stanislaus, mostly from more California State University-Bakersfield students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,861).
- California State University-Bakersfield gives aided families $198 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | California State University-Stanislaus | California State University-Bakersfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,246 | $8,090 | +$156 |
| Books & supplies | $1,038 | $1,068 | −$30 |
| Housing & meals | $12,728 | $14,430 | −$1,702 |
| Personal & travel | $3,714 | $3,782 | −$68 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,987 | −$7,848 | +$1,861 |
| Sticker price | $19,739 | $19,522 | +$217 |
| Average grants | −$13,672 | −$13,870 | +$198 |
| You pay | $6,067 | $5,652 | +$415 |
“+” means California State University-Stanislaus costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about California State University-Stanislaus
What is the California State University-Stanislaus acceptance rate?
California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 5,199 of 5,334 applicants were admitted.
How much does California State University-Stanislaus cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $19,739 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $6,067 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $3,938 and families earning $110k+ pay $16,810.
How much do California State University-Stanislaus graduates earn?
Former California State University-Stanislaus students earn a median $63,188 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the California State University-Stanislaus graduation rate?
53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “California State University-Stanislaus: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-stanislaus (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).