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California State University Stanislaus

Turlock, California

9,398 Students on Campus
Turlock Location
72,768 Metro Population
9,398 Students on Campus
Turlock Location
72,768 Metro Population

About This Campus

Stanislaus State is a welcoming 228-acre, park-like campus with ponds, streams, and shaded walkways. Academically, the university offers bachelor’s and master’s programs across the Colleges of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Business Administration; Education, Kinesiology & Social Work; and Science—emphasizing hands-on learning, labs and studios, service learning, and faculty-mentored research. Students find support through advising, tutoring and writing centers, and career services. Beyond class, the University Student Center anchors student life, and the Student Recreation Complex hosts intramurals and fitness with lighted fields, a track, and a soccer stadium. Performances and exhibitions take place in the Mainstage and Black Box theatres, Snider Music Recital Hall, and the University Art Gallery. Warrior Athletics compete in NCAA Division II (CCAA).

Small-to-mid-size classes with approachable faculty; advising, tutoring & writing centers to support you.

Park-like campus with ponds, streams, and shaded walkways—quiet, green spaces to study or unwind.

Easy access to Yosemite & the Sierra, San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey/Big Sur, and Sacramento

Helpful Information

Stan State offers apartment-style on-campus housing with cooking facilities and shared living spaces—steps from classes, the Student Center, and recreation—and beds for exchange students are always available. Campus culture is friendly and focused; weekdays are lively with classes, labs, and student activities, and evenings tend to be quieter except for performances and games. Academically, classes are small to mid-sized and faculty are approachable. Popular courses can fill, so have 2–3 alternates and stay flexible within related subjects; some upper-division classes may require prerequisites or departmental consent. Student life includes active clubs and intramurals, theatre and music events, and plenty of green space for studying or unwinding between classes.

Location Information

Stanislaus State is in Turlock, a small, friendly community of about 75,000 in California’s Central Valley. The campus sits in the heart of the state, with weekend-worthy destinations in every direction—Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada to the east; the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento to the north and west; and Monterey/Big Sur along the coast. Minutes away, downtown Turlock offers the Carnegie Arts Center, local cafés, and year-round events. The Stockton Campus, located near downtown Stockton, extends Stan State’s presence and partnerships across San Joaquin County.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/19/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/16/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/27/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/21/2027

Summer Start Date: 06/03/2026 - Summer End Date: 08/11/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Cognitive Studies

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/17/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $3225
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $1120
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Parking Fee
$187
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Housing Fee
$250
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$150
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Admission Fee
$75
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4022
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2018
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Resources

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