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Fullerton College

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

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About Fullerton College

Fullerton College (FC) is a public community college in Fullerton, California, United States. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and the North Orange County Community College District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California.

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Open

Acceptance

$6,134

Net price

17,121

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

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

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,134

Average net price

$1,150

In-state tuition

$12,379

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$2,267

Books & supplies

$14,369

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

2%

Students with federal loans

$4,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,944
$30–48K
$5,200
$48–75K
$7,915
$75–110K
$10,392
$110K+
$11,574

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

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After Graduation

$43,366

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,531

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,826

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

17,121

Total enrollment

58%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

53%

First-generation

Gender balance

52% women
48% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
61%
White
15%
Asian
13%
Two or more races
6%
Black
3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Fullerton College FAQ

Is Fullerton College a public or private school?

Fullerton College is a public institution located in Fullerton, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Fullerton College?

Fullerton College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Fullerton College cost?

The average annual net price at Fullerton College is $6,134 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,150 in-state and $12,379 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Fullerton College?

About 34% of students at Fullerton College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Fullerton College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Fullerton College students earn a median of $43,366 per year.

How many students attend Fullerton College?

Fullerton College enrolls about 17,121 students.

Campus

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