UCSD vs. Cal State Fullerton |
#38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region IX Universities #39 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$15,265 California Residents $46,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,073 California Residents $18,953 Out-of-State |
expensive$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,507 California Residents $18,011 Out-of-State |
More$20,811 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,389 |
Admission | ||
Tighter23.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.72% |
Favorable21.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.23% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger42,006 | Total Enrollment | Smaller40,386 |
Smaller33,096 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,432 |
Larger8,910 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,954 |
Smaller48 | Online Student Population | Larger4,122 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
3,433 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
Higher$158,600 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.