California State University - Fullerton: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #754 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #244 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #216 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 4 | In Fullerton |
| #158 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 145 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 38,760
- Graduates
- 4,902
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.fullerton.edu
California State University - Fullerton Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
California State University - Fullerton has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 89% | 92% |
| Applicants | 53,559 | 22,461 | 31,098 |
| Admissions | 48,482 | 19,933 | 28,549 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 6,595 | 2,918 | 3,677 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 292 | 139 | 153 |
23,263 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,776 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 23693 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8868 (20%) |
| White | 6184 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 1630 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 1114 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1052 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1002 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 68 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,234
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,084 | $7,608 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,684 | $17,688 |
| Fee in-district | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Fee in-state | $1,386 | $1,386 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,386 | $1,386 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,198 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,080 |
| Room charge | $14,124 |
| Meal charge | $4,956 |
California State University - Fullerton majors
California State University - Fullerton has granted 9,421 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 1,693 master's across 54 programs, and 90 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at California State University - Fullerton.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2,198 | 152 | |
| Psychology, General | 1,071 | 21 | |
| Computer Science | 449 | 243 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 613 | 20 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 598 | 27 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 504 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 380 | ||
| Public Health, General | 344 | 28 | |
| Sociology, General | 322 | 12 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 290 | 20 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 290 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 242 | 12 | |
| Human Services, General | 219 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 135 | 34 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 141 | 18 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 136 | 23 | |
| History, General | 126 | 32 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 154 | ||
| Radio and Television | 149 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 145 | 3 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 129 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 92 | 20 | |
| Social Work | 105 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 92 | 8 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 75 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 71 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 63 | 12 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 43 | 23 | |
| Information Technology | 63 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 58 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 32 | 26 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 56 | ||
| Public Administration | 24 | 32 | |
| Biochemistry | 54 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 39 | 12 | |
| Nursing Practice | 51 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 48 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 48 | ||
| Economics, General | 47 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 33 | 14 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 43 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 41 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Music, General | 35 | 2 | |
| Education, General | 36 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 36 | ||
| Accounting | 33 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 28 | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 22 | 9 | |
| Chemistry, General | 22 | 8 | |
| Community College Administration | 25 | ||
| Taxation | 24 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 16 | 7 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Geography | 19 | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 22 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | 6 | |
| Dance, General | 16 | ||
| Linguistics | 14 | 2 | |
| Statistics, General | 15 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 10 | |
| Environmental Science | 12 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 12 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 11 | ||
| Women's Studies | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 9 | ||
| Gerontology | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9,421 | 1,693 | 90 |
California State University - Fullerton has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 64% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Fullerton is a world-class research university with 19,767 scientific papers published and 498,338 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Engineering, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 206 | 1484 |
| 1994 | 195 | 1575 |
| 1995 | 254 | 1740 |
| 1996 | 210 | 1850 |
| 1997 | 201 | 2211 |
| 1998 | 207 | 2183 |
| 1999 | 233 | 2353 |
| 2000 | 195 | 2973 |
| 2001 | 214 | 3034 |
| 2002 | 305 | 3754 |
| 2003 | 327 | 4102 |
| 2004 | 301 | 4677 |
| 2005 | 348 | 5515 |
| 2006 | 370 | 6296 |
| 2007 | 401 | 7270 |
| 2008 | 463 | 8423 |
| 2009 | 434 | 9918 |
| 2010 | 467 | 10979 |
| 2011 | 507 | 12568 |
| 2012 | 552 | 13982 |
| 2013 | 468 | 15317 |
| 2014 | 571 | 16710 |
| 2015 | 658 | 17879 |
| 2016 | 679 | 20656 |
| 2017 | 700 | 23272 |
| 2018 | 1771 | 29176 |
| 2019 | 1806 | 33143 |
| 2020 | 910 | 37208 |
| 2021 | 864 | 41924 |
| 2022 | 743 | 37347 |
| 2023 | 745 | 39383 |
| 2024 | 570 | 37118 |
| 2025 | 376 | 31434 |
California State University - Fullerton alumni
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Kevin Costner
- Enrolled in California State University - Fullerton
- 1973-1978 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in finance and marketing
- Occupations
- voice actoractortelevision actordirectorfilm actor
- Biography
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Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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James Cameron
- Occupations
- film editoractorfilm producertelevision producerdirector
- Biography
-
James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker and deep-sea explorer. His films combine cutting-edge film technology with classical filmmaking techniques and have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him the second-highest-grossing film director of all time. A major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, Cameron has received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for six British Academy Film Awards.
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Gwen Stefani
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwriterrapperactorfashion designer
- Biography
-
Gwen Renée Stefani Shelton is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani rose to fame as a member and lead vocalist of the band No Doubt, whose hit singles include "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs", and "Don't Speak" from their studio album Tragic Kingdom (1995), as well as "Hey Baby" and "It's My Life" from later albums. During the band's hiatus, Stefani embarked on a solo pop career in 2004 by releasing her debut studio album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Inspired by pop music from the 1980s, the album was a critical and commercial success. It spawned six singles, including "What You Waiting For?", "Rich Girl", "Hollaback Girl", and "Cool". "Hollaback Girl" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart while also becoming the first US download to sell one million copies.
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Adam Lambert
- Occupations
- actorrecord producersinger-songwriterlyriciststage actor
- Biography
-
Adam Mitchel Lambert is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his dynamic vocal performances that combine his theatrical training with modern and classic genres. Lambert rose to fame in 2009 after finishing as runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol. Later that year, he released his debut album For Your Entertainment, which debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album spawned several singles, including "Whataya Want from Me", for which he received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He is also known for replacing Paul Rodgers for a reunion project known as Queen + Adam Lambert, which features the remaining members of rock band Queen.
General info
| Alternative names | Cal State Fullerton CSUF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | Vox Veritas Vita Voice, Truth, Life |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to June (August - January; January-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,160 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, California, 92832-3599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 144,000 |
| Phone | 6572782593 |