Cal State Fullerton Student Outcomes

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  • Fullerton, CA
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#19 Best Public Universities in California

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

59% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

50% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for California State University Fullerton
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 14% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 38% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 50% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from California State University Fullerton. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. California State University Fullerton is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,000 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending California State University Fullerton
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $36,300 per year
after 7 years $41,200 per year
after 8 years $43,300 per year
after 9 years $47,700 per year
after 10 years $49,000 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former California State University Fullerton students who are working and no longer in school is $49,000, which is 43% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$15,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

31%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$155 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

69% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Cal State Fullerton student loan debt, explore your options.

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

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026