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California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About California State University-Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF or Cal State Fullerton) is a public research university in Fullerton, California, United States. With a total enrollment of more than 41,000, it has the largest student body of the California State University (CSU) system, and its graduate student body of more than 5,000 is one of the largest in the CSU and in all of California. As of fall 2016, the school had 2,083 faculty, of whom 782 were on the tenure track. The university offers 109 degree programs: 55 undergraduate degrees and 54 graduate degrees, including three doctoral programs. Cal State Fullerton is classified among "Research 2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production". It is also a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible to be designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSUF athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the CSUF Titans. They compete in the Big West Conference.

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91%

Acceptance

$6,555

Net price

38,546

Enrollment

70%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

91%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,555

Average net price

$7,470

In-state tuition

$20,070

Out-of-state tuition

$19,080

Room & board

$1,005

Books & supplies

$18,269

Total cost of attendance

48%

Students receiving Pell grants

22%

Students with federal loans

$13,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,315
$30–48K
$4,123
$48–75K
$6,090
$75–110K
$8,930
$110K+
$15,631

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$62,951

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,558

Median earnings (6 yrs)

70%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,992

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

38,546

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women
44% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
56%
Asian
21%
White
13%
Two or more races
4%
Black
3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

California State University-Fullerton FAQ

Is California State University-Fullerton a public or private school?

California State University-Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Fullerton?

California State University-Fullerton has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does California State University-Fullerton cost?

The average annual net price at California State University-Fullerton is $6,555 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,470 in-state and $20,070 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fullerton?

About 70% of students at California State University-Fullerton complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do California State University-Fullerton graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, California State University-Fullerton students earn a median of $62,951 per year.

How many students attend California State University-Fullerton?

California State University-Fullerton enrolls about 38,546 students.

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