California State University, Fresno is a public university in Fresno, California. It is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The university had a fall 2020 enrollment of 25,341 students. It offers bachelor's degrees in 60 areas of study, 45 master's degrees, 3 doctoral degrees, 12 certificates of advanced study, and 2 different teaching credentials. The university's unique facilities include an on-campus planetarium, on-campus raisin and wine grape vineyards, and a commercial winery, where student-made wines have won over 300 awards since 1997. Members of Fresno State's nationally ranked Top 10 Equestrian Team have the option of housing their horses on campus, next to indoor and outdoor arenas. Fresno State has a 50,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center and the third-largest library in the California State University system.
| Former name | Fresno State Normal School (1911–1949), Fresno State College (1949–1972) |
| Motto | Lucem Accipe Ut Reddas (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | Receive the light that you may give it forth. |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1911 |
| Parent institution | California State University |
| Endowment | $170.8 million (2020) |
| Budget | $286.5 million (2017) |
| President | Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval (Interim) |
| Academic staff | 1,194 |
| Students | 25,341 (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 22,564 (Fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 2,777 (Fall 2020) |
| Campus | Urban, 388 acres and 1,011 acres University Farm |
| Colors | Cardinal Red, Blue |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Mascot | Victor E. Bulldog |
| Sporting affiliations | MW, Big 12, MPSF, GCC, NCEA |
About California State University, Fresno
Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and about 60 miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park, this public research university is also known as Fresno State.
Achievement of California State University, Fresno
The school is home to an on-campus planetarium, on-campus raisin and wine grape vineyards, and a commercial winery. It is also known for having a prestigious equestrian team.
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Latest information about California State University, Fresno updated on July 28 2021.
