| SMC vs. Cal State Fullerton |
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|---|---|---|
#33 in California Community Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region IX Universities #39 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$1,156 California Residents $9,316 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$7,073 California Residents $18,953 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $8,507 California Residents $18,011 Out-of-State |
| Less$3,332 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,389 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 66.72% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.23% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller22,375 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,386 |
| Smaller22,375 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,432 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,954 |
| Larger10,229 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,122 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower32% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| - | Retention Rate | 86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty26 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 1,224 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
| Higher$106,607 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.