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California State University Fullerton

Fullerton, California

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Overview

Enrollment

40,386
California State University Fullerton overview
Location Fullerton, California
Online fullerton.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
California State University Fullerton overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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California State University, Fullerton occupies a 236-acre campus in Orange County, situated 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 6 miles north of Anaheim. The campus features a mix of modern and mid-century architecture, with recent expansions including state-of-the-art business and engineering facilities. As part of the California State University system, CSUF serves as a comprehensive public institution with competitive admission standards and is recognized for its business administration, communications, and engineering programs. The university maintains eight colleges offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, with business and communications being among the largest academic divisions. Most first-year students commute to campus, though student housing is available through several on-campus residence halls and apartment complexes.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Cal State Fullerton is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
California State University Fullerton overview
SAT 1000/1180
ACT 18/23
GPA 3.77

Applications Accepted

66.7% 
California State University Fullerton overview
Applications Due Nov 30, 2024
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$5,742
In State Costs for California State University Fullerton
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,080
Other Fees$1,265
Room and Board $16,702
Budget for Other Expenses$3,042
Total One Year Cost$27,831

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,622
Out of State Costs for California State University Fullerton
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,080
Other Fees$1,265
Room and Board $16,702
Budget for Other Expenses$3,042
Total One Year Cost$39,711

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by California State University Fullerton students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 25%
Communication 14%
Social Sciences 8%
Health Professions 7%
Psychology 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110565 IPEDS survey data for California State University Fullerton.

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Last updated February 24, 2024