| UHM vs. Cal State Fullerton |
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|---|---|---|
#96 in National Universities #1 in Hawaii 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 | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate 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$12,186 Hawaii Residents $34,218 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,073 California Residents $18,953 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,502 Hawaii Residents $34,550 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,507 California Residents $18,011 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,364 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,389 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier72.77% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter66.72% |
| Favorable22.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.23% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller19,074 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,386 |
| Smaller14,198 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,432 |
| Smaller4,876 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,954 |
| Smaller723 | Online Student Population | Larger4,122 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,323) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,994) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 1,674 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
| Higher$120,613 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.