BS Nursing 

at Fresno State, Fresno

California State University requires a minimum GPA of 2.7 from international students to get into the first-semester class. The average GPA shows the competitiveness of the California State University admission, however, if the student has relevant experience in the chosen field, California State University considers them. Along with the GPA, international students have to score good high school scores. If the students have a low GPA, they can compensate with high SAT or ACT scores.

California State University - Fresno campus, also known as Fresno State is a public university. Therefore, the tuition fee for international students and domestic students may vary. The tuition fee also depend on the type of course and level of study for international students. Check below the tuition fees for some popular courses at Fresno State. 

The CSU Fresno campus is known for being the first campus of the California State University's institutional umbrella to offer an individual campus doctorate degree. The institute also offers over 25 nationally accredited departmental programs, which happens to be the the highest within the CSU system. 

The California State University in itself, holds the honour of being one of the largest educational systems in the world, with over 23 campuses.

Further, the institute also ranks highly as part of national & global university rankings given by several prominent ranking publications securing a US-wide rank of #357 as part of the Shiksha Popularity Rankings. 

California State University offers various types of accommodation and meal plans for international students. The living expenses for international students generally include the housing costs, travel expenses, internet & phone bills, and miscellaneous exepsne. The cost of living will depend on the type of room you choose to live in. The room rates for various types of accommodation at CSU Fresno is given below. 

Yes, Fresno State have dorms and apartment style accommodations for students. International students can apply for accommodation online from the comfort of their home before coming to the university. CSU Fresno offers community style living accommodations and suite style living accommodations. Some special features in both types of accommodations are given below. 

The Fresno State University ranks #357 among all US-based higher educational institutions as part of the rankings given by Shiksha. Another major ranking platform ranks it #179 as part of its National University Rankings 2025. 

Futher, some of its popular courses & streams are also ranked by Shiksha, as given below:

The admission requirements at Fresno State vary from course to course. International applicants should check the eligibility and other requirements before filling application form. It is necessary to meet the minimum admission requirements to get into Fresno State.The general admission requirements for international students are given below. 

• Official transcripts of high school/college
• English proficiency test scores
• GRE/GMAT scores (optional)
• SAT/ACT scores (optional)
• Personal statement
• Student CV
• Two or three recommendation letters (LORs)
• A copy of your passport
• Financial documents

Fresno State is one of the top universities in the USA. A major ranking platform regularly ranks it among the top 200 universities in the category of national universities. The same source also ranks it #179 in its latest rankings for 2025. The institute has also recieved an overall university rank of #357 by Shiksha Popularity Rankings while its MS course was ranked #237.

Its most highly ranked course is Physics that achieves an overall country level course of rank of #123.  

Yes, California State University Fresno also known by its nickname Fresno State is accredited by relevant accrediting agencies. Fresno State is accredited by the California Board of Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Additionally, California State University Fresno has 26 nationally accredited departmental programs, among the highest number within the CSU system. Some additional accreditations are given below. 

• National Association of Social Workers
• Council on Social Work Education
• California Commission On Teacher Credentialing
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

The Fresno State University can be a good choice for Indian students looking to pursue respective higher studies from abroad for a number of reasons, as mentioned below:

• Based in the heart of California, also known as the Silicon Valley, the state is a hub of some of the best technological organizations 
• 5th the largest city in the state, with a very sporting culture & availability of world class facilities 
• Located ideally (a three-hour drive) to both Los Angeles & San Francisco 
• Ranked #2 for the most affordable schools in California by an unofficial source
• Ranks among the top 100 public schools as part of an unofficial source's national rankings