California State University-Stanislaus

School Description

Provided by California State University-Stanislaus

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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California State University-Stanislaus

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

California State University, Stanislaus, is a campus in the California State University system, was established in 1957 in Turlock, California. CSU Stanislaus has nursing and education programs. It is also the only campus in the CSU system to offer a bachelor's degree in cognitive studies. CSU Stanislaus has been rated in the top 10 public universities in the new West Coast Master's category by U.S. News & World Report magazine as well as a best buy in higher education for the past seven years.

History

In 1957 the California State Legislature established what was then called Stanislaus State College. The college was first accredited in 1964. Classes began on the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in September, 1960, and the college moved to its current location five years later, and was awarded university status. It was given its current name in 1985, and received a ten-year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1999.

Academics

California State University, Stanislaus offers 34 undergraduate majors, as well as 18 master's programs. In spring 2006 the University reorganized its large College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences (ALS) into four separate colleges:

  • College of the Arts (COA)
  • College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS)
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)
  • College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNS)

The University's two other colleges, the College of Business Administration (CBA) and the College of Education (COE) did not change in the reorganization.

Library

The University library was originally named for founding president Dr. J. Burton Vasché, and currently holds over 361,000 volumes, as well as having approximately 1,500 periodical subscriptions. The Vasche Library also contains a juvenile collection, which has more than 5,900 titles of children’s literature. The library offers access to more than 70 electronic databases and also contains federal, state, and local documents.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Warriors
Nickname:
Cal State Stanislaus

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
6,087
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
87%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,200
Students Receiving Aid:
62%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 55
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 87%
Part-Time 13%
Men vs. Women
Women 69%
Men 31%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 45%
Hispanic 25%
Other 17%
Asian 10%
African-American 3%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 87%
Ohio 0%
New York 0%
Alaska 0%
Utah 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 10%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Track (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,030 $ 13,200  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 0 $ 10,170  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,030 $ 3,030  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,956 37%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,026 45%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,374 40%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,582 18%  
Any Aid:
  62%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 58% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 85%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 27%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 55.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Not Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at California State University-Stanislaus

Bachelor's Level Majors
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