California State University - Fullerton: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #726 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #238 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #211 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 4 | In Fullerton |
| #159 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 143 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 37,125
- Graduates
- 4,837
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 86% | 88% |
| Applicants | 48,591 | 20,402 | 28,189 |
| Admissions | 42,149 | 17,447 | 24,702 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 6,628 | 2,851 | 3,777 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 442 | 219 | 223 |
21,199 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,752 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 | 21930 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8795 (21%) |
| White | 6379 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 1504 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1158 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1053 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 1033 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 65 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0%) |
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
- $10,445
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,622 | $16,680 |
| Fee in-district | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Fee in-state | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,331 | $1,331 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,278 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,354 |
| Room charge | $13,710 |
| Meal charge | $4,644 |
California State University - Fullerton majors
California State University - Fullerton has granted 9,065 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 1,538 master's across 54 programs, and 83 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 | 2,066 | 128 | |
| Psychology, General | 983 | 36 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 641 | 35 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 541 | 23 | |
| Computer Science | 369 | 102 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 396 | ||
| Public Health, General | 358 | 20 | |
| Sociology, General | 359 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 333 | 31 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 331 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 301 | 4 | |
| Human Services, General | 262 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 211 | 12 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 145 | 34 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 137 | 11 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 127 | 21 | |
| Radio and Television | 147 | ||
| Education, General | 146 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 141 | ||
| History, General | 115 | 22 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 126 | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 114 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 117 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 84 | 24 | |
| Social Work | 104 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 95 | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 48 | 25 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 66 | 7 | |
| Mathematics, General | 51 | 15 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 65 | ||
| Biochemistry | 62 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 37 | 23 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 58 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 55 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 54 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 39 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 48 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 48 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 46 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 35 | 9 | |
| Public Administration | 21 | 19 | |
| Economics, General | 39 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 38 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 35 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | 15 | |
| Information Technology | 31 | ||
| Music, General | 24 | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 22 | 7 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Geography | 22 | 2 | |
| Statistics, General | 23 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 10 | 12 | |
| Taxation | 20 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | 11 | |
| Linguistics | 12 | 6 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Philosophy | 17 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 15 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 15 | ||
| Community College Administration | 14 | ||
| Environmental Science | 13 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | 2 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 12 | ||
| Dance, General | 11 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 10 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 10 | ||
| Gerontology | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Women's Studies | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9,065 | 1,538 | 83 |
California State University - Fullerton has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 63% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Fullerton is a world-class research university with 19,435 scientific papers published and 473,583 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 246 | 1298 |
| 1993 | 206 | 1484 |
| 1994 | 195 | 1574 |
| 1995 | 254 | 1738 |
| 1996 | 210 | 1844 |
| 1997 | 201 | 2211 |
| 1998 | 207 | 2180 |
| 1999 | 233 | 2353 |
| 2000 | 195 | 2970 |
| 2001 | 214 | 3030 |
| 2002 | 305 | 3751 |
| 2003 | 327 | 4100 |
| 2004 | 300 | 4677 |
| 2005 | 348 | 5504 |
| 2006 | 370 | 6292 |
| 2007 | 401 | 7270 |
| 2008 | 463 | 8426 |
| 2009 | 434 | 9916 |
| 2010 | 466 | 10968 |
| 2011 | 507 | 12559 |
| 2012 | 552 | 13977 |
| 2013 | 467 | 15313 |
| 2014 | 571 | 16690 |
| 2015 | 658 | 17871 |
| 2016 | 678 | 20641 |
| 2017 | 700 | 23245 |
| 2018 | 1770 | 29149 |
| 2019 | 1806 | 33125 |
| 2020 | 910 | 37153 |
| 2021 | 862 | 41905 |
| 2022 | 742 | 37321 |
| 2023 | 741 | 39338 |
| 2024 | 546 | 36725 |
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
- film directormusicianvoice actoractortelevision 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
- explorerdirectorfilm editortelevision producerfilm director
- Biography
-
James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker. He is a major figure in the post-New Hollywood era and often uses novel technologies with a classical filmmaking style. Cameron first gained recognition for writing and directing The Terminator (1984), and found further success with Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and True Lies (1994), as well as Avatar (2009) and its sequels. He directed, wrote, co-produced, and co-edited Titanic (1997), winning Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. He is a recipient of various other industry accolades, and three of his films have been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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Gwen Stefani
- Occupations
- rapperactorfashion designersingersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Gwen Renée Stefani Shelton is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. She is a member and lead vocalist of the band No Doubt, whose singles include "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs", and "Don't Speak", from their 1995 breakthrough studio album Tragic Kingdom, as well as "Hey Baby" and "It's My Life" from later albums.
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Adam Lambert
- Occupations
- stage actorsingeractorrecord producersinger-songwriter
- 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.
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 | 3,033 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, California, 92832-3599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 144,000 |
| Phone | 6572782593 |