Overview
Student Population
| Location | Fullerton, California |
| Online | fullerton.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Fullerton, California, California State University Fullerton is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 50,105 prospective students applied, and 26,398 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,778 enrolled in the school. 30,332 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,948 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $1,182. Cal State Fullerton is ranked 617 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Cal State Fullerton is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California State University Fullerton within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#617 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#203 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Colleges in California
#16 in Best Public Colleges in California
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#66 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1200 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,058 |
| Other Fees | $1,182 |
| Room and Board | $15,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,209 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,043 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,058 |
| Other Fees | $1,182 |
| Room and Board | $15,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,209 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,923 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Communication | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110565 IPEDS survey data for California State University Fullerton.
Current students may use the California State University Fullerton GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.