The California State University (CSU) is the largest public University in the USA. The university is recognised for its social commitment and has been named by the Washington Monthly as the top university for contribution to the public good. The Princeton Review credits CSU for having the best MBA program. The University is ranked number one by the National Science Foundation and has the top supplier of Engineer and PhD recipients.
CSU was established in 1857 as a normal school for teacher education in Association with the high school system. A public university system with 23 campuses and 8 off-campus centres, it is one of the three Public Higher Education systems in the state of California. Later on, San Jose, L.A. Chico, San Diego and other schools became a part of the state of California College System which finally became the CSU in 1972.
The headquarters are in Long Beach California. The various campuses are in:
All the campuses of California State University have AK tradition from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). For teachers education, it has accreditation from the California Commission on Teaching Credentials(CCTC). All the colleges rank in the approved college's list by the American Association of University Women.
Every campus of the University has a 50 years tradition for education excellence. Students are equipped with superior analytical logic and industry knowledge and first and field experience with intensive workshop and in-house training. It includes:
| Total number of students | 39359 |
| Undergraduate students | 33919 |
| Graduate students | 5,440 |
| Male students | 44% |
| Female students | 56% |
Students can opt from 59 undergraduate programs to get a bachelor's degree. There are also 58 graduate programs to choose from to get a master's degree.
The various schools in the university are:
For certificate programs and professional development programs students can enroll in the College of Professional and Global Education.
California State University gives full scholarships to National merit students under the president's scholarship program. Eligible students can get different types of financial aids depending upon the course and time of the course from the office of financial aid and scholarships. CSU offers a variety of aids after enrollment and several verification processes.
A record number of 39359 enrollments was recorded in all the campuses in Fall 2020. An astonishing number of 19545 master's degrees was awarded in 2019.
| Total number of students | 39359 |
| Undergraduate students | 33919 |
| Graduate students | 5,440 |
| Male students | 44% |
| Female students | 56% |
|
Student-Faculty Ratio 24:1 |
Male-Female Ratio 44: 56 |
|
International Students 2,634 |
Total Enrolment 37,622 |
For freshman admission, the student should have:
Acceptance Rate |
Minimum Score
TOEFL Requirements
Min. 80
Minimum Score
IELTS Requirements
Min. 6
Application Website
Accepts Direct Application
yes
Total Applications
-
The tuition fees for students for part-time and full-time students have been stated below:
| Degree Type | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Diploma | - |
| Undergraduate | $12,298 |
| Post Graduate | $9,130 |
Application for freshman enrollment starts from first October to December 4th for admission to the fall semester of that year; each applicant can only place one application per year. For fall semester enrollment 2022, SAT scores and ACT scores are not required.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Applcation Start Date |
2022-12-04
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Apart from tuition fees, the students may have to pay some extra fees, some of which may include:
CSU offers various courses in different levels of study and the average for each have been listed below:
Course Fees: $9130
Course Fees: $9130
Course Fees: $6754 - $9130
Course Fees: $12298
Course Fees: $12298
