Cal State Fullerton Admission Requirements

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Cal State Fullerton Admission Overview

Cal State Fullerton admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Cal State Fullerton admitted 90.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.77 GPA (A-). Cal State Fullerton is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Cal State Fullerton Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

90.5%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for California State University Fullerton

Acceptance Rate

The Cal State Fullerton acceptance rate is 90.5%. Last year, 48,482 of 53,559 applicants were admitted. That is the 79th lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Cal State Fullerton and can you get accepted?

Cal State Fullerton is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

California State University Fullerton typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.77. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Cal State Fullerton GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.77

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.77

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Cal State Fullerton typically have around a 3.77 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Cal State Fullerton is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #21 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled California State University Fullerton freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 2.9% Good
3.75 to 3.99 35.4% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 38.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.4% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 3.8% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 1.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.2% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0.1% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Cal State Fullerton Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

California State University, Fullerton does not consider SAT or ACT scores for first-year admission in the 2026-27 cycle. The California State University no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility at any CSU campus. If you are accepted, SAT or ACT scores can be used as one of the measures to place you in mathematics and written communication courses. You may report your ACT or College Board ID on Cal State Apply; scores sent to one CSU campus are available to every CSU campus you apply to.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/pages/testing-requirements.aspx

Cal State Fullerton SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1000-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

93%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 500
  • Composite 1000
SAT 25th percentile scores for California State University Fullerton

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 590
  • Composite 1180
SAT 75th percentile scores for California State University Fullerton

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Cal State Fullerton typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1180) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Cal State Fullerton ranks #47 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1180

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Cal State Fullerton ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

31%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for California State University Fullerton

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 24
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for California State University Fullerton

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Cal State Fullerton typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 18–23) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Cal State Fullerton places #50 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

California State University Fullerton admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 31,098 22,461 53,559
Accepted 28,549 19,933 48,482
Acceptance Rate 92% 89% 91%
Enrolled 3,830 3,057 6,887
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to California State University Fullerton and what student information is used for admission decisions?

California State University Fullerton application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Nov 30, 2026

Days left to Apply

91

Applicants have 91 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Nov 30, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to California State University Fullerton is $70.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at California State University Fullerton
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Cal State Fullerton is test-free for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 90.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.77 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110565.

GPA calculator: California State University Fullerton GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026