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CS

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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91%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$6,555
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
38.5K
Students
Very Large campus body
$48,558
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

California State University-Fullerton is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Fullerton, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 38.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
38.5K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $182,816
Earnings 5yr: $176,728
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $181,807
Earnings 5yr: $210,792
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,254
Earnings 5yr: $134,881
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,032
Earnings 5yr: $133,374
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,073
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,439
Earnings 5yr: $118,312
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,086
Earnings 5yr: $115,490
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,353
Earnings 5yr: $116,259
Debt: $17,375
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,922
Earnings 5yr: $102,210
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,715
Earnings 5yr: $106,631
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,826
Earnings 5yr: $102,350
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,748
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,408
Earnings 5yr: $113,278
Debt: $18,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,802
Earnings 5yr: $111,024
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,854
Earnings 5yr: $93,096
Debt: $13,548
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,677
Earnings 5yr: $88,354
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,618
Earnings 5yr: $95,011
Debt: $15,054
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,755
Earnings 5yr: $78,137
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,755
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,697
Earnings 5yr: $98,811
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$6,555
In-State Tuition$7,470
Out-of-State Tuition$20,070
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

48%
Pell Grants
22%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,558
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,951

Completion Signals

70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
49%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$40,805
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