| Cal Poly vs. Cal State Fullerton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IX Universities #24 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region IX Universities #39 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,161 California Residents $33,230 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,470 California Residents $20,070 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,685 California Residents $23,765 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,994 California Residents $19,074 Out-of-State |
| More$9,975 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,781 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter31.32% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.52% |
| Favorable24.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.21% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,069 | Total Enrollment | Larger43,662 |
| Smaller22,033 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,760 |
| Smaller1,036 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,902 |
| Smaller127 | Online Student Population | Larger3,776 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher86% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher2% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,702) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,770) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty26 to 1 |
| 1,348 | Number of faculty | 2,129 |
| Higher$113,970 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$110,624 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.