California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Suburb · 38,546 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Fullerton, CA, 92832-3599 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
14 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,269
Out-of-state COA
$30,869
Avg net price
$6,555
Room & board
$19,080
In-state tuition
$7,470
Out-of-state tuition
$20,070
Books & supplies
$1,005/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,315
$30–48k
$4,123
$48–75k
$6,090
$75–110k
$8,930
$110k+
$15,631
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
70%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
2%
Consumer completion
80%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
74%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,558
Median earnings (10yr)
$62,951
Median debt
$13,750
Monthly loan payment
$146
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,095
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
26
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
48%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$28,124
Independent students
28%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
13%
Hispanic
56%
Black
3%
Asian
21%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,558
10 years after entry
$62,951
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Institutional
Endowment
$142M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
50%
Avg faculty salary
$12,295/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,992
Federal loan rate
22%
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