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California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $5,115
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $69,015
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
California State University-Fullerton is a public college in Fullerton, CA with 38,546 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $5,115 per year ($2,620 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,015 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 48,591
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 42,149
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
What California State University-Fullerton looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $17,787
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,952
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,272
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$2,620
- $30–48k$2,878
- $48–75k$3,852
- $75–110k$6,994
- $110k+$14,753
Get a personal estimate with California State University-Fullerton's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $69,015
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $13,594
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 38,546
- Student–faculty ratio
- 26:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 53%
- White13%
- Hispanic56%
- Black3%
- Asian21%
California State University-Fullerton FAQ
What is California State University-Fullerton's acceptance rate?+
California State University-Fullerton admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
Is California State University-Fullerton test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to California State University-Fullerton?+
In Fall 2023, 48,591 students applied to California State University-Fullerton and 42,149 were admitted; 7,070 enrolled.
Does California State University-Fullerton consider legacy status?+
No. California State University-Fullerton reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does California State University-Fullerton require an essay?+
California State University-Fullerton reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does California State University-Fullerton cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $17,787 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $5,115.
What is California State University-Fullerton's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 110565 · How we use this data
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