California State University, Stanislaus enjoys an ideal location in the heart of California’s Central Valley, within driving distance of the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, Big Sur, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the governmental hub of Sacramento. The 228-acre campus is located in the City of Turlock – a community that prides itself on its small-town atmosphere, clean living space, excellent schools, and low crime rate. The campus itself is a beautiful, park-like setting in an environment conducive to learning. Shaded by hundreds of trees and graced by ponds, trickling streams and waterfalls, the picturesque campus offers moments of peace and relaxation. At CSU Stanislaus, you will enjoy an open marketplace of fresh ideas where voices and opinions are freely exchanged both inside and outside the classroom. When you pursue your education at CSU Stanislaus, you are introduced to a wide range of quality programs that will challenge your mind, inspire your heart, and qualify you for something that fits your ambitions. The small class sizes allow you to get to know your professors and fellow students personally.