California State University-Fullerton
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 38,546 students.
About This School
California State University-Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, California with approximately 38,546 undergraduate students enrolled. California State University-Fullerton has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,555 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $51,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
California State University, Fullerton is a public research university in Fullerton, California, United States. With a total enrollment of more than 41,000, it has the largest student body of the California State University (CSU) system, and its graduate student body of more than 5,000 is one of the largest in the CSU and in all of California. As of fall 2016, the school had 2,083 faculty, of whom 782 were on the tenure track. The university offers 109 degree programs: 55 undergraduate degrees and 54 graduate degrees, including 3 doctoral programs.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students — at just $5,646/year after aid and a median debt of only $12,000 at graduation, it's one of the better financial values in Southern California. The 69% graduation rate is worth watching, meaning roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so it's worth asking yourself honestly whether you'll stay engaged at a large commuter-heavy campus of nearly 37,000 undergrads. Median earnings of $51,800 after 10 years are modest but reasonable given the low cost of attendance, making this a sensible fit for students who want an affordable degree in the LA area without taking on heavy debt.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (38,546 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
California State University-Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832-3599
Official Links
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University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public
California State University-Northridge
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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