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Tuition

$7,988

$19,148

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 17,817
Declined + 21,092
Total Received 38,909
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Public

32,379

undergraduate students

5,298

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

44%

56%

male

female

1  :  26

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
42%
400-499
40%
300-399
7%
700-800
2%
600-699
19%
500-599
43%
400-499
31%
300-399
5%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
24%
18-23
49%
12-17
21%
6-11
2%
30-36
4%
24-29
37%
18-23
45%
12-17
14%
30-36
2%
24-29
27%
18-23
57%
12-17
14%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Finance
  3. Child Development
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Fullerton, CA

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School Facts

California State at Fullerton, founded in 1957, is a public university. Its 236-acre campus is located in Fullerton, 35 miles from Los Angeles.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 37,677
Established in 1957
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CoA-NA (CoA-NA)
CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

Codes

SAT 4589
ACT 0355

Right Now

Fullerton, CA

236-acre suburban campus in Fullerton (population: 137,183), 35 miles from Los Angeles; branch campus in Irvine. Served by bus and train; major airports serve Los Angeles; smaller airport serves Orange (20 miles). School operates transportation to satellite parking lots. Public transportation serves campus.

California State University, Fullerton
800 North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
6%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
31%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
12 fraternities 2% of male students
 
13 sororities 2% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
19%
Top 1/4
60%
Top 1/2
92%
Bottom 1/2
8%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
42%
400-499
40%
300-399
7%
700-800
2%
600-699
19%
500-599
43%
400-499
31%
300-399
5%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
24%
18-23
49%
12-17
21%
6-11
2%
30-36
4%
24-29
37%
18-23
45%
12-17
14%
30-36
2%
24-29
27%
18-23
57%
12-17
14%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline October 30 (priority deadline)
November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Considered if submitted
SAT Reasoning only Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Geographical residence
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
State residency

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 17,817
Declined + 21,092
Total Received 38,909

Admissions Contact

Jessica Wagoner
Director of Admissions
P: 657 278-2370
F: 657 278-2356
admissions@fullerton.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big West Conference
Mascot
Tuffy
School colors
navy, orange, and white

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Club Sports - Men's

Archery, Bowling, Equestrian Sports, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo

Club Sports - Women's

Archery, Bowling, Equestrian Sports, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Handball, Racquetball, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Jim Donovan (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Julie Browse (women's)
Swa
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Advertising
African-American Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art
Art History
Asian American Studies
Athletic Training
Bilingual Education
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Business Economics
Business Entertainment/Tourism
Chemistry
Chicano Studies
Child/Adolescent Development
Civil Engineering
Clinical Psychology
Communication Studies
Communications
Communicative Disorders
Comparative Literature
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Dance
Drama
E-Commerce
Earth Science
Economics
Education/Reading
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership/Ed.D. in Community College
Educational Leadership/Ed.D. in P-12
Educational Technology
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
English
Entertainment Studies
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
European Studies
Finance
Fine Art
French
Geochemistry
Geography
Geology
Gerontology
Health Sciences
Higher Education
History
Human Services
Information Systems
Information Technology
Instructional Design/Technology
International Business
Japanese
Journalism
Kinesiology
Latin American Studies
Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Management
Management Science
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mexican-American Studies
Music Education
Music Liberal Arts
Music Performance
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Radio/Television/Film
Religious Studies
Science Education
Screenwriting
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Software Engineering
Spanish
Special Education
Statistics
Systems Engineering
TESOL
Taxation
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts/Performance
Visual Communications
Women's Studies

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Finance
  3. Child Development

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Natural Science

37,677

total students

99%

1%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

86%

32,379
students

Female
56%
18,151

Male
44%
14,228

Graduate

14%

5,298
students

Female
61%
3,229

Male
39%
2,069

undergraduateFull-time

80%

26,079
students

Female
57%
14,660

Male
43%
11,419

undergraduatePart-time

20%

6,300
students

Female
56%
3,491

Male
44%
2,809

Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
22%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
35%
Hispanic/Latino
27%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

55%

Transfer applicants accepted

42%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 58
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Kuwait
South Korea
Taiwan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Lay Tuan Tan
Director
657 278-2787
lttan@fullerton.edu

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