California State Fresno invites international admissions for Fall and Spring sessions. The university is a part of the 23 campuses of California State University, one of the largest four-year public university systems in the US. At present, its student population is about 25,000. With an acceptance rate of 59%, admissions at the California State University of Fresno are a competitive deal and require thorough preparations.
Applicants planning to get into the pool of courses at Cal State Fresno, a GPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 (73-76%). Applications for international freshmen opens in October and closes by July 1. Your applications to the university will cost you around ~5,100 INR (70 USD). Business programs are among the most popular at Cal State Fresno. To get into MBA at Fresno, you will need GMAT scores-550, SOP, and 2LORs. Additionally, a GPA requirement of 2.5 (77-79%). Admission decisions to MBA are made holistically.
Highlights
| Application Portal | Cal State Apply (online portal) |
| Application Fee | 70 USD (non-refundable) |
| Payment Mode | Credit card, Check, Bank Draft, Money order, Paypal |
| Average GPA | 3.18 |
| SAT | 1100 |
| ACT | 19-22 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Tuition (Annual) | 16,089- 20,007 USD for International Students |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships, On-campus jobs, grants and loans |
| Admission Helpdesk | admissions@csufresno.edu; graduateadmissions@csufresno.edu |
California State University Fresno Admission Deadlines
The applicants are advised to apply before given deadlines to be considered for admission:
| Term | Admission Period |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | |
| Fall | October 1– June 1 |
| Spring | August 1– November 1 |
| Graduate | |
| Fall | October 1– April 1(Early Application) |
| Spring | August 1– November 1(Early Application) |
| August 1– November 15 (Late application & Document submission) | |
*Deadlines of Graduate courses may vary depending on the Major chosen.
California State University Fresno International Admissions
The admission process for international applicants is the same as that for US applicants. However, international applicants have to meet a few additional requirements. Also, they have to carefully review their visa process.
- Proficiency test certificate for the English language
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE
- Certified copies or Original transcripts along with literal translations in English
- University or High school
- Copy of Graduation certificate
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Recommendation letters ( OR as many as specified by the department)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the last two years of their previous program.
- Financial Documents
- Health Insurance Documents
- Copy of passport
- Scores of standardized exams required to study in US as per program requirement
- SAT/ACT
- GRE/GMAT
- ELP scores
- Proof of English proficiency for non-native English speakers.
English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
International applicants can submit the TOEFL and/or IELTS scores to demonstrate English proficiency. The minimum required scores by the university are given below. However, applicants must note that several departments may have different score requirements.
| Test | Minimum Requirement (UG) | Minimum Requirement (PG) |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 60 | 80 |
| IELTS- Academic | 6.0 or Minimum 5.5 in each section | 6.5 |
| Pearson's test of English (PTE) | 45 | 53 |
| Fresno State's American English Institute | Advanced level | 550 Institutional TOEFL |
| iTEP | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| SAT I- Reading and writing | 550 | Not specified |
| ACT | English 22 | Not specified |
US Visa Process
All International applicants require a US student visa to study at Cal State Fresno. These students will be issued their visa documents (Form I-20 or Form DS-2019) from the university.
- Applicants will need to provide the following documents to receive Form I-20:
- Copy of passport
- Proof of financial support
- Bank statement
- Sponsor Letter, if applicable
- Complete the I-20 and pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
- Applicants then need to apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa. Submit the form and pay the application fee.
- Schedule and attend the visa interview
California State University Fresno Undergraduate Admissions
Different schools of California State University have different terms of intakes and different requirements of admission. Fresno campus only offers admission in Fall and Spring terms, for the regular degree programs. Admission procedures and requirements for Doctoral degrees may vary from the summarised data. The details about the admission for different undergraduate programs are concluded below.
Where to apply: Application is done through the undergraduate online portal
Admission fee: 70 USD
Admission Requirement: Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:
- High school diploma/transcript
- 3 years of mathematics (including geometry, algebra and intermediate algebra)
- 2 years of laboratory science (Physics and Biology)
- 1 year of Visual and performing arts
- SAT/ACT scores
- English proficiency test score for international applicants
California State University Fresno Graduate Admissions
Florida International University offers more than 120 graduate courses to all the applicants. While the specific requirements may vary for each program, the general admission requirements for most master’s programs at Cal State Fresno remain the same.
Application Portal: Applicants can apply through the Cal State Apply portal
Application Fee: 70 USD
| Course | Application Deadline | Academic Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Spring: Nov 1 Fall: June 1 |
GPA of 2.5; GMAT score; Resume; Statement of Interest |
| MS in Computer Science | Spring: Nov 1 Fall: June 1 |
GPA of 2.75; MATH, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; GRE score |
| MA in Psychology | Spring: Nov 1 Fall: June 1 |
UG in Psychology GPA of 3.0; Letters of recommendation GRE; Essays; Interview |
| MS in Computer Engineering | Spring: Nov 1 Fall: June 1 |
Computer engineering GPA of 3.0; 2 Letters of recommendation; GRE score of 150 |
| MA in Mathematics | Spring: Nov 1 Fall: April 15 |
UG preferably in Mathematics; GPA of 3.0; GRE Mathematics subject test with minimum 500 scores; 2 letters of recommendation |
The admission policy at California State University is considered to be selective. Applicants are reviewed on the basis of their GPA. An average GPA of 3.18 is recommended. Applicants with a GPA higher than 3.61 are exempted from producing SAT and ACT scores. It is recommended to have a higher GPA for improving the chances of admissions.
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