California State University, Fresno — known as Fresno State — is a comprehensive public university in Fresno, California, founded in 1911. The Bulldogs compete in the Mountain West Conference at the Division I level. Fresno State is known for its programs in agriculture, engineering, the arts, and health sciences and serves as the largest comprehensive university in the San Joaquin Valley. The campus reflects the agricultural heritage and cultural diversity of California's Central Valley.