California State University

California State University, Fresno was established as Fresno State Normal School in 1911, became a teacher's college in 1921, and inc. has provided advanced degrees since 1949. The university's popular nickname is Fresno State. Our mascot is the Bulldog. Fresno State is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University, one of the biggest systems of higher education in the world. The university is accredited by the California Board of Education and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.