97.4%
Acceptance Rate
$7,779
Avg Cost (In-State)
$20,379
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
61.1%
Graduation Rate
6,819
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
November 30
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$70
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal Insight Questions - applicants respond to 4 out of 8 prompts, 350 words each
Note: Uses Cal State Apply system; A-G course requirements must be met
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
$48,648
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$59,247
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
61%
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. | $47,825 | $72,558 | 294 |
| Psychology, General. | $29,168 | $54,074 | 239 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $30,413 | $59,017 | 220 |
| Computer Science. | $71,458 | $101,787 | 172 |
| Human Services, General. | $37,501 | $56,719 | 162 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $29,929 | $47,736 | 110 |
| Biology, General. | $35,312 | $55,654 | 108 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $30,712 | $51,598 | 100 |
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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