California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

California State University-Fullerton is a 4-year public research institution in Orange County and a campus of the Cal State system. Cal State Fullerton has the largest student body out of any California State University school and has been designated an Hispanic-serving Institution. The Fullerton campus features eight colleges offering bachelor’s degree programs in 109 fields of study. For sports fans, Cal State Fullerton fields 14 men’s and women’s athletic squads including a baseball team that frequently appears in the College World Series.

Acceptance Rate:
67%
Average Net Price:
$8,322
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1113

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$8,322
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$7,073
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$18,953
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$18,348
Books and Supplies
$965
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,386
$30k - $48k
$5,062
$48k - $75k
$7,821
$75k - $110k
$12,413
$110k+
$15,867
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
92%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
48%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,194
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,476
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,616

 

Students receiving state aid
50%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2637
Students receiving federal aid
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,476
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$204,966,720
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$16,371,696

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
23%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,834
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$141
Students receiving federal loans
22%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,693
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,889

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
67%
Acceptance Rate
48748
Students Applied
36%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
4432
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionNovember 30May 1
Spring Regular DecisionAugust 31
OtherJune 30
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
23%
Submitting ACT
97%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1113
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
590
Reading
25th
500
75th
590
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
30%
3.50 - 3.74
36%
3.25 - 3.49
24%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
20
Top 25%
59
Top 50%
93
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
914
$30k - $48k
594
$48k - $75k
513
$75k - $110k
216
$110k+
362

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 657-278-2300
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
40,386
Total Number of Undergrads
35,432
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
16%
20-39 Students
55%
40-99 Students
24%
100+ Students
2%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
76

Faculty Overview

0
100
53%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
99%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
81
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
22%
Hispanic
52%
White
16%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
49%
Student Organizations
325
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
6%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
3%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Titans
School Colors
navy, orange, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
130
Total Female Athletes
140
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
25
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
California State University-Fullerton Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,800
Top 5 Cities
Orange
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
CSU Fullerton
Kaiser
Disneyland
Walt Disney Company
Wells Fargo
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$141
The classes at Cal State University, Fullerton are fairly easy. I had expected college to be a lot more difficult, but CSUF has proved otherwise. Although the classes are not difficult, they have allowed me to grow intellectually. The professors don't necessarily assign huge work loads, instead they assign assignments and projects that are relevant to the class and real life. The professors help you develop your critical thinking skills by opening your eyes to seeing things from different perspectives by encouraging classroom and group discussions. Many of the professors have unique teaching styles that are very effective in having their students learn.
Janet
Many of the professors at Cal State Fullerton are very knowledgable in their respected area of study, and show a great deal of passion about the topics they teach. The education is of a very high quality, and the curriculum is very intellectually challenging. There are some courses that would be considered easy, but you actually learn a lot -even if you don't do a lot. I think that the classes and the way of teaching at CSUF is more theoretical, and less hands-on.
Jenny from Los Angeles, CA
Most of your G.E.'s are going to be a joke. Your major classes will be the ones that are informative and interesting.
Ashley from Signal Hill, CA
It was so valuable to update my career at this time,with technology and practice updates.The teaching methodology was well aligned with the RN returning to school.Very supportive.
Linda from La Verne, CA
Fullerton is a great school, that makes you feel welcomed. There are various ways to become involved. It has very friendly and approachable professors.
Jessica from Whittier, CA
Fullerton is a beautiful campus that is quite small. Everyone at CSUF is very friendly and it is a great environment to be in.
Cinthia from Los Angeles, CA
if you are an incoming freshman, i highly suggest you live on campus for the best college experience. if you wana find a roommate that works well with you instead of letting it be random, you should check out roomsurf . com thats how i met my roommate and we've been best friends for the past 3 years :)
Brittany from Coronado, CA
Cal State Fullerton is a great Business school. It has taught me so much and the teachers there are great. Most of the professors love their jobs and are always available and willing to help their students. In my opinion, this school has the best Business program out of any of the Cal State schools. Their dual accreditation in Business and Finance makes it a great choice and a great learning experience.
Lauren from Yorba Linda, CA
There is a wide variety of things to do and people to meet. Everyone is very helpful with whatever you need. The campus is also in a great location for restaurants and fast food places, so that's a plus.
Brittney from Las Vegas, NV
The college is in a commuter type of college so most people there do not live on the dorms. However, the people that I have met at this college are really nice and the academic advisers (at least for my major) are extremely helpful. The only con I say is that if you don't live on campus or you live very far from the school, like I do, you miss out on networking opportunities.
Jazmin C.