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California State University - Fresno
  • 4 Year
  • FRESNO, CA
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California State University - Fresno
#35 in Best Value Colleges in California
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • FRESNO, CA
  • 2,764 reviews
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    California State University - Fresno Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    unavailable
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    4%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,275 / year
    Poll
    41%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 113 responses
    Poll
    52%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 237 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,471 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 490 responses
    • Subway
      19%
    • Panda Express
      18%
    • Taco Bell
      13%
    • The Bucket
      12%
    • Starbucks
      11%
    • Robertitos
      7%
    • Starbucks and the taco wagon
      7%
    53%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 151 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 114 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      31%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      56%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      11%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    65%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 150 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 110 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      54%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      33%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      9%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 129 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      26%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      54%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      10%
    • Not very visible.
      8%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 260 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      13%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      71%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      14%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 66 responses
    • Vintage Days
      52%
    • Club Fair
      23%
    • Wellness fair
      12%
    • Ice Breakers
      8%
    • Kiss a Pig contest to help raise money
      6%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 171 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      22%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      27%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      18%
    • Parties? What parties?
      30%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 92 responses
    • Vintage Days
      42%
    • Spring break
      16%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • Football
      8%
    • KAPPA Back to school party
      7%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Off campus at clubs
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    6%
    Women in Sororities
    7%
    53%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 211 responses
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