California State University at Fullerton is a large, four-year, primarily nonresidential, public school with 36,990 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1857 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Fullerton, California.
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
65
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at California State University at Fullerton.
California State University at Fullerton implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Communication and Journalism, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at California State University at Fullerton is a bit disappointing - 43:1. Read more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$13,900
It is quite difficult to get approved for a loan at California State University at Fullerton, as 17% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,300.
Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median - about $10,200 annually. The additional fees at California State University at Fullerton (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,700, which comes to $13,900 a year.
Admissions Information
Acceptance Rate
60%
The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.
According to recent data, 29,829 applications were submitted and 18,042 were accepted (60%); so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at California State University at Fullerton is $55.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees. Also, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not admitted to this college.
The graduate application fee is $55.00.
If you wish to request additional information about enrolling to California State University at Fullerton, call the school's general information office at (714) 278-2011 or check California State University at Fullerton Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
7
California State University at Fullerton provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at California State University at Fullerton, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Dormatory Annual Price
$5,500
California State University at Fullerton provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 900 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: approximately $5,500 annually.
Army ROTC programs are available at California State University at Fullerton. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
C-
Based on the college crime numbers, California State University at Fullerton seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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