Overview
The Stanislaus State College opened in 1960 in the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. It was awarded university status and renamed California State University in 1985. The current student strength is around 8,400. CSU Stanislaus offers baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, business and education, as well as teaching credentials, masterThe Stanislaus State College opened in 1960 in the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. It was awarded university status and renamed California State University in 1985. The current student strength is around 8,400. CSU Stanislaus offers baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, business and education, as well as teaching credentials, master's degree programs and other professional studies. The University is composed of the College of the Arts, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Human and Health Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences.