Calfornia State University Fresno
California State University, Fresno, commonly known as Fresno State, is a leading public university located in Fresno. Established in 1911, it is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University (CSU) system—one of the largest higher education systems in the world.
The university has a student population of around 25,000 and offers 70+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs across eight academic schools, including business, engineering, agriculture, education, and health sciences.
Fresno State is especially known for its strong agricultural sciences programs, supported by unique facilities such as on-campus vineyards and a commercial winery where student-produced wines have won hundreds of awards.
🎓 Rankings (Latest Available)
Fresno State has received recognition from multiple ranking organizations:
- #469 in Best Colleges in America (2026) – Niche
- #41 among colleges in California – Niche
- #192 in America’s Top Colleges – Forbes
- Top 107 Public Universities (U.S. News 2022) – U.S. News & World Report
- #54 in the U.S. (Washington Monthly 2021) for contribution to society
Additionally, it ranks strongly in specific categories:
- Top 70 for Agricultural Sciences (USA)
- Top 4 in California for college athletics
