94.8%
Acceptance Rate
$7,159
Avg Cost (In-State)
$19,759
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
52.4%
Graduation Rate
5,013
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
November 30
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$70
Interview
Not required
Essays: No essays required for first-time freshman applicants; uses CSU Apply system
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$46,785
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$62,152
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
52%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $47,581 | $71,183 | 342 |
| Psychology, General. | $32,706 | $48,789 | 331 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $34,053 | $58,396 | 179 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $40,109 | $59,332 | 157 |
| Biology, General. | $38,344 | $62,384 | 147 |
| Sociology. | $36,557 | $56,855 | 139 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $103,484 | $112,691 | 130 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $22,129 | $45,548 | 91 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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