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California State University-Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton

Fullerton, California 92832-3599

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Known for business — major research university

California State University-Fullerton is a public institution in Fullerton with particular strength in business and psychology.

A large campus of 37K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,951 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,646.

Established
1957
Motto
Vox Veritas Vita
Mascot
Tuffy the Titan
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

203 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour, Open House
87%Acceptance
SAT Avg
36,956Students
22:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$62,951Earnings 10yr
$5,646Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California State University-Fullerton Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,073
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,953
Room & Board$18,348
Books & Supplies$965
Total Cost of Attendance$16,767
Average Net Price$5,646
Median Debt at Graduation$13,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$146

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,675
$30–48K$3,466
$48–75K$5,438
$75–110K$9,101
$110K+$14,831

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$5,646

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

262

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (133)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
36,956
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 14%
Black 2%
Hispanic 54%
Asian 22%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.2%
Freshman Retention85.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,558
8 Years$56,954
10 Years$62,951

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,500
Men
$58,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#136
Forbes
#100
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#60

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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