CSU students are largely from California, and most of them remain in the state after graduation, applying the skills and knowledge they have learned to help the Golden State’s economy thrive.
Where Are CSU Students From?
- 94% of all enrolled students are from California.
- 92% of new undergraduate transfers are from California community colleges.
- 87% of first-time freshmen are from California public high schools.
CSU Students Facts
- 471,451 students enrolled in the CSU in fall 2025.
- More than half* of CSU students are from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
- Nearly half of undergraduates receive the Pell Grant.
- More than one-quarter of undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college.
*Actual total is 54.2%