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California State University-Fullerton

Acceptance Rate 90.52 %
Tuition & Fees $20,070
($7,470)
Student Population 43,662
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,781
Graduation Rate 70 %

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 - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $7,470 for California residents and $20,070 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,994 for California residents and $19,074 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 43,662 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 90.52% and the graduation rate is 70% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Cal State Fullerton's tuition & fees is $7,470 for California residents and $20,070 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $8,994 for in-state students and $19,074 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,470$20,070
Graduate$8,994$19,074
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Cal State Fullerton. The acceptance rate of Cal State Fullerton is 90.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.21%. The average graduation rate is 70% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,781 and 69% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 43,662 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 90.52 %.
Acceptance Rate
90.52%
Graduation Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 70 %
Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-out Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 2 %
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate for California State University-Fullerton is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for California State University-Fullerton is 43,662
Student Population
43,662
Student to Faculty Ratio for California State University-Fullerton is 26 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
26 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,781 at California State University-Fullerton.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,781

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832-3599
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 126 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's591
Master's582
Doctorate (Research)20
Doctorate (Practical)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate50

Special Learning Opportunities

California State University-Fullerton offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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:2,277)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,506)

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✔