California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton is a 4-year public research institution in Orange County and a campus of the Cal State system. Cal State Fullerton has the largest student body out of any California State University school and has been designated an Hispanic-serving Institution. The Fullerton campus features eight colleges offering bachelor’s degree programs in 109 fields of study. For sports fans, Cal State Fullerton fields 14 men’s and women’s athletic squads including a baseball team that frequently appears in the College World Series.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | August 31 | |
| Other | June 30 |
Admitted Student Stats
23%
Submitting ACT
97%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1113
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
40,386
Total Number of Undergrads
35,432
Classroom Sizes
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,073 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,953 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,348 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
92%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
48%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,194
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,476
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,616
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
23%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,834
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$141
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
325
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
6%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Titans
School Colors
navy, orange, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Orange
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Seattle
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
56%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,800
What Students Are Saying
Fullerton is a great school, that makes you feel welcomed. There are various ways to become involved. It has very friendly and approachable professors.
Jessica from Whittier, CA
Fullerton is a beautiful campus that is quite small. Everyone at CSUF is very friendly and it is a great environment to be in.
Cinthia from Los Angeles, CA
if you are an incoming freshman, i highly suggest you live on campus for the best college experience. if you wana find a roommate that works well with you instead of letting it be random, you should check out roomsurf . com thats how i met my roommate and we've been best friends for the past 3 years :)
Brittany from Coronado, CA
There is a wide variety of things to do and people to meet. Everyone is very helpful with whatever you need. The campus is also in a great location for restaurants and fast food places, so that's a plus.
Brittney from Las Vegas, NV
The college is in a commuter type of college so most people there do not live on the dorms. However, the people that I have met at this college are really nice and the academic advisers (at least for my major) are extremely helpful. The only con I say is that if you don't live on campus or you live very far from the school, like I do, you miss out on networking opportunities.
Jazmin C.
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