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Fullerton College

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA · Suburb · 17,121 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

As California's oldest continuously operating community college, Fullerton College is highly regarded for its exceptional transfer rates to prestigious four-year institutions, particularly neighboring California State University, Fullerton and the University of California system. Prospective students can choose from premier, hands-on programs in business, biotechnology, cosmetology, and the performing arts, which are designed for both immediate career entry and academic advancement. The campus culture is vibrant and inclusive, set against historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and energized by thriving student clubs, championship athletics, and the supportive Promise Program, which offers two years of free tuition to eligible first-time, full-time students.


Wikipedia:Fullerton College (FC) is a public community college in Fullerton, California, United States. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and the North Orange County Community College District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California.

Location
Fullerton, CA, 92832-2095 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
14 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,369
Out-of-state COA
$25,598
Avg net price
$6,134
In-state tuition
$1,150
Out-of-state tuition
$12,379
Books & supplies
$2,267/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,944
$30–48k
$5,200
$48–75k
$7,915
$75–110k
$10,392
$110k+
$11,574
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,531
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,366
Median debt
$4,500
Monthly loan payment
$48
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$9,037
Debt (90th percentile)
$13,000
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
25
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$20,971
Independent students
32%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
58%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
61%
Black
3%
Asian
13%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
33%
Avg faculty salary
$13,251/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,826
Federal loan rate
2%

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