California State University, Stanislaus, affectionately known as Stan State, is a public university occupying a scenic, park-like campus set amidst the hills and waterways of California’s sunny Central Valley.
As a Stan State student, you’ll benefit from a vibrant campus life and strong community spirit, and gain skills, connections and opportunities to launch a successful career in a wide range of areas.
Stan State offers 22 master’s degrees through its four main academic colleges: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business Administration; Education; Kinesiology and Social Work; and Science.
Students benefit from small class sizes and individualized support from dedicated professors, who will recognize their strengths and challenges, and work with them to remove barriers to success.
Stan State rates highly for return on investment for students: ranked #4 in Washington Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck ranking in 2024 and #10 in Best Value category of Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
Stan State is part of the California State University system, the largest public four-year higher education system in the US, with nearly 500,000 students enrolled across its 22 campuses.
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Stan State offers master’s degrees in a variety of areas across its four colleges, many with practical workplace applications.
There’s also the opportunity to tailor your degree by combining 2 or more disciplines with the Interdisciplinary Studies option.
The College of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences prepares students to respond to the challenges and complexities of a changing world.
At master’s level it offers five degrees including a nationally recognized program in Public Administration.
The M.B.A. at Stan State is offered in flexible formats and is designed to equip working professionals with the leadership skills and business acumen to advance their careers. Stan State is accredited by the AACSB, putting it in an elite group of only 6% of top business schools worldwide.
The College of Education, Kinesiology & Social Work provides accredited programs dedicated to developing professionals for careers in the fields of teaching, physical education, health and wellness, and social work.
Around 500 graduates are currently enrolled, preparing for important roles in schools, social services across California and beyond.
The College of Science at Stan State provides a first-class STEM education, and has received generous state, federal and private grants to help fund exciting research projects and learning facilities for students.
Graduate degrees offered include the following:
The campus itself is a leafy, park-like oasis with modern learning facilities interspersed with green spaces and lakes. At its heart is the University Student Center, a hub for on-campus dining, housing the university bookstore and student services, as well as study and conference spaces.
Stan State’s main campus is located in the town of Turlock in California’s Central Valley, offering a perfect blend of small-town charm, a safe, community atmosphere and big-city accessibility - not far from Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay area.
Students at Stan State can choose suite- and apartment-style units located in three on-campus residence village complexes. There are single or shared bedroom options, and each unit includes a bathroom and shower.
Shared community facilities include kitchens, games room, and the Village Café. Residents enjoy over 300 activities each year designed to build friendships and foster a strong sense of community.
Student meal plans provide access to the all-you-care-to-eat Main Dining venue, as well as credit that can be used at any of the on-campus eateries. These include the Red Wave Café, Warrior Grill and Starbucks.
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