California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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California State University-Fullerton reported a 86.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. California State University-Fullerton is a public 4-year institution in Fullerton, CA. The historical average net price is $6,555 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

48,591 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$6,555

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

69.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

82.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$62,951

Student Body

38,546

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at California State University-Fullerton, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$3,315
$30,001 – $48,000$4,123
$48,001 – $75,000$6,090
$75,001 – $110,000$8,930
$110,000+$15,631

Top Majors at California State University-Fullerton

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing2,254
Psychology1,071
Health Professions773
Communication & Journalism747
Parks, Recreation & Fitness613
Visual & Performing Arts590
Social Sciences547
Education504
Computer & Information Sciences449
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice380

Financial Aid at California State University-Fullerton

About California State University-Fullerton

Official website: https://www.fullerton.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.fullerton.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About California State University-Fullerton

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Fullerton?

California State University-Fullerton reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 48,591. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into California State University-Fullerton?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests California State University-Fullerton was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend California State University-Fullerton?

The stored historical average net price at California State University-Fullerton is $6,555 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 82%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,445 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fullerton?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for California State University-Fullerton is 70%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $62,951. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is California State University-Fullerton test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for California State University-Fullerton?

California State University-Fullerton's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 3, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on California State University-Fullerton's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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