California State University, Stanislaus - Overview
Why CSU Stanislaus?
We have our reasons...and we're pretty sure they will be your reasons, too. Now that you've decided to go to college, what's most important to you? A quality academic education? Of course! The location? Many students say they want to stay either close to home or go where their friends are going. Affordability? You bet. An environment that offers tons of fun activities, a vibrant student life, and fosters school pride? -- also important. But when it's all said and done, students really just want to know, "Why is this college the best fit for me?"
Here are just a few of the reasons why California State University, Stanislaus could be right for you.
We Have the Programs You Need
With more than 100 majors, minors, concentrations and areas of concentration, chances are we have the academic program you're looking for. When you pursue your education at CSU Stanislaus, you're introduced to a wide range of quality programs that will challenge your mind, inspire your heart, and actually qualify you for something that fits your ambitions.
A Top-Rated Institution
Recognized for academic excellence, outstanding graduation rates, commitment to diversity, and championship athletics, CSU Stanislaus was named one of "The Top Public Universities in the West" by U.S. News & World Report, one of the "Best 376 Colleges" in the nation by The Princeton Review as well as one of 165 "Best Value Colleges." Our unique way of thinking about education shows up in everything we do - from the one-on-one mentoring relationships students enjoy with faculty and staff to the renowned small class sizes we offer. It's who we are. It's one reason why so many of our alumni enjoy success beyond college. And it's also why nearly 9,000 students continue to expand their intellectual, creative, and social horizons while seeking their degrees from CSU Stanislaus.
Learning is Paramount
Stripped of everything else, college is about the thirst for knowledge. Your thirst starts with curiosity, evolves through study, and matures into experience. At CSU Stanislaus, you will be part of a learning-centered community, where it's our mission to nourish that thirst for learning. At CSU Stanislaus, you'll enjoy an open marketplace of fresh ideas where voices and opinions are freely exchanged both inside and outside the classroom. Our faculty members are professional educators who have built their careers on creating an ideal environment for learning. As experts in their fields, many are involved in active research projects that bring cutting-edge theories and practices straight into the classroom community.
Learning to Grow...and Growing to Learn
Creating a climate that stimulates learning and inspires growth is a critical part of our aim at CSU Stanislaus. Ours is a rich environment where:
- Scholarship and creative activities are both nurtured and valued.
- Intellectual freedom is fostered and protected.
- An impressive array of nationally-accredited academic programs are taught by experienced, qualified, and caring faculty.
- Classes are small, and professors, advisers, and mentors are personally invested in your success.
CSU Stanislaus is Your Higher Education Bargain
Recently named one of America's Best Value Colleges, we offer a top-quality education at an affordable price. Our students graduate with a debt load substantially below the national average, thanks, in part, to more than $35 million in financial aid awarded to students annually, with nearly $1 million of that from scholarships. We don't let money stand in the way of your education.
We're Hours Away From Ordinary
You'll find us nestled between the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevada and the greater Bay Area in the rapidly developing Central Valley. The campus is only two hours away from San Francisco, Berkeley, Marin, and Palo Alto -- the home of Silicon Valley. Mountain climbing, sailing, water sports, and shopping all are nearby for you to enjoy. We're also only a short distance from Yosemite National Park, Monterey Bay, and Lake Tahoe -- great for outdoor weekends, holidays, and spring break. Sacramento, the seat of state government and the home of Old Town with its New Orleans vibe, is just an hour or so north.
Picture Perfect
Situated in a park-like setting that is unique in the CSU system, new students are immediately drawn to CSU Stanislaus by its tranquil and picturesque environment -- the perfect backdrop for focused, serious study. We have 228 acres of lawns, bridges, waterfalls, and ponds that will make you feel as though you're walking through a private park on your way to class. Our campus is considered one of the most beautiful -- and safest -- public campuses in all of California, where nature coexists in harmony with the pleasing architectural style of our buildings. Looking beyond the natural beauty, you'll find modern computer and research labs, a technologically enhanced library, and our latest addition, the Nora and Hashem Naraghi Hall of Science.
Hometown Feel
Turlock, our hometown, is filled with tree-lined streets, small restaurants, popular retail shops, and a modern theater complex a few miles away from quaint antique stores on Main Street. Fifteen minutes up the road is bustling Modesto featuring upscale restaurants, dance clubs, comedy venues, bookstores, coffee shops, theaters, and more.
Make Some New Friends
Or 8,000 of them. We know there's more to college than attending class. Or studying. Or bubbling in answers on Scantron forms. At CSU Stanislaus, you'll experience a campus culture that fosters strong relationships between students, faculty, and administrators. You'll make lifelong friends with your classmates, association and club members, fraternity brothers, and sorority sisters. You'll become part of a vibrant campus life, where student activities are plentiful. With close to 100 active student organizations and more than 9,000 potential friends at CSU Stanislaus, there is a niche for everyone.
Now It's Up to You
There are plenty of great reasons to consider CSU Stanislaus. We're certain that after you visit, you're going to fall in love with the place! Give us a call, go online, or stop by for a visit today. For a campus tour, call (209) 667-3811 or (800) 300-7420. Go to www.csustan.edu/admissions/visit, or e-mail us at: CampusTours@csustan.edu.