About Fresno, California

Fresno is more than a city, it's a paradise of its own. Centrally located in the state, Fresno is only three to four hours from Los Angeles, San Francisco or the Central California Coast. Looking for mountain recreation? An hour drive takes you into the Sierra Nevadas.

448,500 people occupy this beautiful area where the sun shines 83% of the year. With an annual average temperature of 77 degrees, Fresno and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley have become one of the world's largest agricultural areas. Farming is certainly a major economic force in Fresno, but we still retain a small community feel while offering the amenities of a larger city.

Sometimes we forget what is in our own backyard. We can travel only an hour to reach Yosemite National Park where millions of spectators travel from all other the world to see our back yard. We can take a drive to the wine country and see the Napa Valley up close to enjoy the fruits of our own soil, or enjoy wines from our very own Fresno State University vineyard. We are proud of the rich culture diversity and home town feeling that embraces our everyday life throughout the city of Fresno.

About California State University Fresno

We are also known as Fresno State Bulldogs.
GO DOGS!

Founded in 1911 as Fresno State Normal School, CSU Fresno is now one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. 20,000 students walk the campus everyday continuing to nurture their mind and enjoy the spirit that Fresno State offers.

Fresno State offers many opportunities to its students beyond academics. With students from every state and from numerous foreign countries, the school's diversity enables people of all cultures to take advantage of an incredible educational experience. Fresno State is an NCAA Division1 school and is always a leader in the Western Athletic Conference.

The combination of strong academics, outstanding athletics, and a culturally diverse student body makes this university a popular choice.