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About Stan State

At Stan State,
you belong.

Stanislaus State is a University experience for everybody. All are welcome in California’s Central Valley. We represent a diverse group of students who have worked for our successes. We all belong here.

Together, as Warriors, we celebrate each other’s diverse backgrounds and support our academic goals and achievements. With hands-on learning, our instructors become mentors and lead students toward brighter futures.

93% Acceptance rate (Fall '23)
Ranked number 4 "Best Bang for the Buck" by Washington Monthly for 2025
$184K Median 10-year ROI (source: SF Chronicale)
$7,734 Average Tuition Costs ('22-'23)

We believe in our students’ strength.

At Stanislaus State, we embrace the rich diversity that is the Central Valley and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone—from first-generation college students and working parents to honor roll students, newcomers and multi-generation Californians—can flourish.

We Welcome You

We are dedicated to building and maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. This commitment is reflected in our curriculum, practices, language, infrastructure and ongoing efforts to foster understanding and collaboration.

Inclusive Excellence

students at convocation event
students in Learning Commons

We Support You

We recognize the hard work and choices our students make to attend college. We provide multi-level support to first-generation and traditionally underserved students to assist with academics through our Academic Success Center, engagement and connections through our Warrior Cross Cultural Center and clubs and organizationsmental health and wellness services and Basic Needs like housing, life skills and food security.

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71% first-generation students (Fall '23)
Ranked number 2 in "Social Mobility" by the Wall Street Journal for 2025
79% of students receive financial aid (All degree-seeking undergraduates, '22-'23))
$10,606 ave. financial aid received (All degree-seeking undergraduates, '22-'23)

Preparation for the Future

Stan State fosters academic excellence, preparing students for life beyond graduation. Our esteemed faculty, dedicated to making a lasting impact, remove obstacles and build strong connections to empower students' academic and personal success. We go beyond academics by equipping graduates with career-ready skills and the soft skills that shape their future trajectories.

95+ undergrad academic programs
Ranked number 5 "Top Public Schools by U.S. News and World Report in 2023.
$100K average income 15 years post-grad (CSU Labor Market Outcomes of Undergraduate Alumni)
66,000+ alumni (Fall '23)

Centrally Located

Explore Our Community

Located in Turlock, California in the heart of the Central Valley, which is a short distance from the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, Big Sur, Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Nevada and the governmental hub of Sacramento.

Turlock and Stockton Campus pinned on a map of CA along with state landmarks and major cities.

2 Campuses, 1 University

Established in 1965, our 228-acre campus in Turlock is a community that prides itself on its small-town atmosphere, excellent schools and low crime rate. Our campus is a park-like oasis shaded by hundreds of trees and graced by ponds, trickling streams and waterfalls.

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Established in 1996, the 102-acre Stockton Campus of Stanislaus State is located near the City of Stockton's historic downtown. It is the only public higher education institution, beyond community college, within San Joaquin County.

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3,300+ trees on campus
24% of energy used is generated on-campus
150+ courses addressing sustainability
5 million gallons of potable water saved every year

More About Stan State

Strategic Plan

Stan State's strategic plan charts an ambitious course for our University's future. Explore our strategic plan and discover how Stan State is poised to reach new heights of excellence and impact.

Strategic Plan

University Leadership

Stan State is led by a team of dedicated and visionary leaders who are committed to student success. Learn more about the remarkable individuals guiding Stan State to new heights.

University Leadership

Points of Pride

At Stan State, excellence in academics meets accessibility to higher education. The result is a transformative education that propels our graduates to become changemakers in their families, our region and beyond.

Points of Pride

Land Acknowledgement

We want to formally and respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Yokuts Nation. As we learn, work and grow together on this land, we honor the Yokuts' legacy and commit to being responsible stewards of this place.

Land Acknowledgement