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At Stan State, you belong.

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 can gain skills, connections and opportunities to launch a successful career in a wide range of areas.

About Stan State

Stan State offers 45 undergraduate majors and 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 at Stan State enjoy 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 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.

Key facts

Location

  • Turlock, California

Closest international airport

  • San Francisco International Airport

University type

  • Public university

Founded

  • 1965

Student / teacher ratio

  • 17 : 1

Start dates

  • Fall and Spring

Ranking

  • #21 best colleges in the US (Wall Street Journal, 2026)
  • #6 public university in the West (US News, 2026) 



Life on campus

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 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. It’s a short drive from Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay area.

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