California State University-Fullerton

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	2,045
Student to faculty ratio	25 to 1
Acceptance rate	59%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Fullerton, California, Cal State Fullerton is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

California State University-Fullerton is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Cal State Fullerton boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,976

Cost of attendance at California State University-Fullerton in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,856

Cost of attendance at California State University-Fullerton in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at California State University-Fullerton received on average $9,215 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,215

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,598	51%	$5,293	$13,749,926
Other Federal Grant	2,599	51%	$5,590	$14,528,527
State Grant/Scholarships	2,999	59%	$2,576	$7,725,034
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,234	44%	$5,692	$12,716,893
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,795	74%	$9,215	$34,970,454

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California State University-Fullerton students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California State University-Fullerton students is 71.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.3%.

71.5%

asian 79.9% 765 students
African American 71.4% 70 students
white 72.2% 498 students
unknown 72.8% 75 students
hawaiian 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 67.2% 1,309 students
International Students 68.2% 189 students
Mixed Race 75.5% 151 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big West Conference
Basketball Big West Conference
Track and Cross Country Big West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California State University-Fullerton provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California State University-Fullerton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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