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Public, 4-Year
Turlock, CA

California State University-Stanislaus

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$7,826

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

97.5%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

56.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$63,188

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

California State University-Stanislaus is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Turlock, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,826, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 56.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$31,304

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$33,188

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$300,576

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$632,456

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at California State University-Stanislaus is $13,540.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
66.1%
33.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
63.0%
White
17.3%
Asian
8.9%
Unknown
4.2%
Black
2.9%
Two or more
2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
International
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

16

Burglary

7

Theft

4

Assault

1

Robbery

1

Rape

1

Arson

2

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$7,826

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$3,218
$30k - $48k$3,946
$48k - $75k$6,347
$75k+$10,199

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$13,540
Pell Grant Recipients55.3%
Using Federal Loans22.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment64.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$9,704
Pell Grant Recipients57.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

80.2%

Success

56.6%

In-State Cost

$7,826

Age 25+ Students

23.9%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

2,871 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Turlock (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Turlock (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.