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California State University-Fullerton

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Acceptance Rate 67.00 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $18,887
($7,007)
Student Population 40,738
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,483
Graduation Rate 71 %

Academic Overview

California State University-Fullerton Campus, Fullerton, CA
California State University-Fullerton is a public, four-years institute located in Fullerton, California. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,007 for California residents and $18,887 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,441 for California residents and $17,945 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 40,738 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 67.00% and the graduation rate is 71% last year.
The salary after graduation from California State University-Fullerton varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $51,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Cal State Fullerton's tuition & fees is $7,007 for California residents and $18,887 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $8,441 for in-state students and $17,945 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,007$18,887
Graduate$8,441$17,945
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Cal State Fullerton. The acceptance rate of Cal State Fullerton is 67.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.00%. The average graduation rate is 71% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,483 and 66% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 40,738 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 67.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
67.00%
Graduation Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 71 %
Graduation Rate
71%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 2 %
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 87 %
Retention Rate
87%
Student Population for California State University-Fullerton is 40,738
Student Population
40,738
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-Fullerton is 25 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
25 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,483 at California State University-Fullerton.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,483

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
Phone657-278-2593
WEBwww.fullerton.edu/
Admissionadmissions.fullerton.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.fullerton.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.fullerton.edu/financialaid/calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.fullerton.edu/veteranservices
Athleticwww.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicewww.fullerton.edu/dss/

Offered Degrees

Cal State Fullerton offers 115 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's570
Master's502
Doctorate (Practical)20
Doctorate (Other)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate40

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-Fullerton offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,045)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,374)

Veterans Benefits

California State University-Fullerton has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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