| San Jose State vs. Cal State Fullerton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,992 California Residents $19,872 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,073 California Residents $18,953 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,426 California Residents $18,930 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,507 California Residents $18,011 Out-of-State |
| More$8,529 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,389 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier76.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter66.72% |
| Lower15.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.23% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Smaller35,751 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,386 |
| Smaller26,863 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,432 |
| Larger8,888 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,954 |
| Larger5,790 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,122 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 1,973 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
| Higher$103,163 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.