California State University Fullerton: Review & Facts

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California State University Fullerton is a large four-year, public school with 40,390 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1857 and is one of the 5 schools located in Fullerton, California.

Academic Offerings

At California State University Fullerton you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
79
California State University Fullerton follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 79 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Education, Psychology, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at California State University Fullerton is high at 86% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at California State University Fullerton is good - 73%. Roughly 4% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at California State University Fullerton is reasonable -- 24:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - about $17,700 a year. The additional fees at California State University Fullerton beyond tuition are approximately $1,300; this comes to a total of $19,000 per academic year.

Read the details about California State University Fullerton additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
According to government data, 48,748 applications were submitted and 32,527 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

California State University Fullerton might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at California State University Fullerton in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$13,300
High
California State University Fullerton provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State University Fullerton, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
California State University Fullerton offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is very high, about $13,300 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at California State University Fullerton. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, California State University Fullerton seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

California State University Fullerton Location and Address

Postal Address:
California State University Fullerton
800 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, California
92831-3599, USA
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