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California State University, Fresno was founded as Fresno State Normal School in 1911, became a teacher's college in 1921, and has offered advanced degrees since 1949. The university's popular nickname is "Fresno State."

FSU's 327-acre main campus and its 1,083-acre University Farm are located at the northeast edge of Fresno, at the foot of the majestic Sierra Nevada range in Fresno County.

The Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Technology; Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Computer Sciences; Health and Human Services; Science and Mathematics and Social Sciences, plus the Schools of Business and of Education and Human Development comprise the undergraduate curricula. In addition, the University offers its Division of Graduate Studies for those pursuing the Master designation.

Total enrollment is approximately 17000.

Athletic scholarships are given in football, basketball, baseball, track/cross country and other sports and student housing is available for 1271.

Location: 5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno California 93740 Telephone 209-294-4240 Toll Free: 209-294-2182

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