As a member of the 23-campus CSU system, Stanislaus State's mission is to advance learning, provide opportunities to develop individuals, provide access to excellent education for all who wish to participate and prepare students for an international, multicultural society.

Here are a few things we’re most proud of:

Nationally Recognized

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At Stanislaus 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. Each year, Stan State steadily garners more attention with the release of several prestigious national rankings from multiple publications like Washington Monthly Magazine, Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report and Money.com.

The University continues to distinguish itself in national rankings on its economic value, social mobility and commitment to student success. Some recent rankings include:

No. 2

Social Mobility

Wall Street Journal

No. 4

Best Colleges

The Princeton Review

5 Stars

Best Colleges in America

Money.com

No. 5

Public School

U.S. News & World Report

No. 4

Best Bang for the Buck

Washington Monthly

No. 8

Best Colleges for Veterans

U.S. News & World Report

No. 6

Economic Mobility Index

Third Way

No. 8

Best Western Colleges

Degree Choices

No. 9

Public College

Wall Street Journal

Committed to Access and Inclusion

Stan State embraces the rich diversity that is the Central Valley.

 

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Quality Academics

Our academic excellence is reflected in our student achievement and excellence, with hundreds of Stan State students achieving membership in the nationally renowned Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and Tri-Alpha National Honor Society for first-generation students.

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Preparation for the Future

Providing real-world readiness is a hallmark of a Stan State education. Our multi-pronged approach to education ensures we provide career-readying skills beyond the classroom and leverage employer and community connections to help our students make the most of their degrees.

Updated: December 06, 2024