PublicSuburbanCalifornia State University-Stanislaus
Stanislaus State
Turlock, California 95382-0299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology — excellent value
California State University-Stanislaus is a public institution in Turlock with particular strength in psychology and business.
A mid-sized campus of 8.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,188 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,671.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1957, the California State Legislature established what was then called Stanislaus State College as the 15th campus of the CSU system.
- •This was one of several reasons behind the creation of the California Master Plan for Higher Education of 1960.
- •Classes began on the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in September, 1960, and the college moved to its current location five years later.
- •It gained university status and its current name in 1986.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,750
Programs (54)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
61
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment