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We are the Pride of the Valley

Find the passion that fuels your purpose, and the pride that propels your success.

300,000 Over 300,000 Bulldog alumni have graduated from Fresno State.
No. 2 Ranked No. 2 among universities nationwide in Washington Monthly.
80% 80% of Fresno State undergraduate students receive financial aid.

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Academics

Fresno State’s eight schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and doctoral degree programs that emphasize hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare you for success after graduation.

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Athletics

Fresno State Athletics is the heart of our community. In the ninth most diverse city in the nation, everyone comes together under the swell of the Red Wave. Show your Bulldog pride and attend one of the many athletic events happening this fall.

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Admissions

When you attend Fresno State, you join a community of nearly 24,000 students who call our campus home. Learn more about important deadlines and the steps you can take to become a Bulldog today.

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Manuela Mendolicchio

 I like the aspect that you can find faculty here that are talented, yet approachable, and you aren’t just a face in the crowd.

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Lead With Pride – The Campaign for Fresno State

It’s Fresno State’s largest-ever philanthropic campaign — inspiring unprecedented support for the entire Bulldog community. As the university continues to elevate its academic and athletic achievements, now is the time to lead with pride and join the wave that will amplify our legacy of excellence and impact.

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This issue features a cover story sharing 20 ways Fresno State is the Pride of the Valley. The university has been dubbed the Pride of the Valley for decades, but for the first time Fresno State Magazine explores many of the ways Fresno State embodies the mantra. From rising up the national rankings academically to competing with the nation’s best on the playing field, the magazine details the pride points that make Fresno State alumni and fans proud. Just in time to brag to family and friends over the holidays, readers will learn about successful businesspeople who have graduated from Fresno State, successful alumni in Hollywood and major pro athletes. See 20 reasons Fresno State is the Pride of the Valley.