California State University - Fullerton: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #759 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #243 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #216 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 4 | In Fullerton |
| #180 of 1,018 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 142 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 35,432
- Graduates
- 4,954
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 67% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult 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 | 67% | 64% | 69% |
| Applicants | 48,748 | 20,218 | 28,530 |
| Admissions | 32,527 | 12,865 | 19,662 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,965 | 2,054 | 2,911 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 315 | 146 | 169 |
19,249 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,122 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 | 20265 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8817 (22%) |
| White | 6637 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 1450 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1210 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1000 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 905 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 62 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (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
- $9,194
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
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 | $1,265 | $1,265 |
| Fee in-state | $1,265 | $1,265 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,265 | $1,265 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,277 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,814 |
| Room charge | $13,308 |
| Meal charge | $4,506 |
California State University - Fullerton majors
California State University - Fullerton has granted 9,467 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 1,567 master's across 46 programs, and 80 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 | 2,164 | 125 | |
| Psychology, General | 883 | 22 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 639 | 32 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 540 | 17 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 527 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 428 | 53 | |
| Computer Science | 325 | 75 | |
| Public Health, General | 363 | 25 | |
| Sociology, General | 366 | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 343 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 299 | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 271 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 235 | 20 | |
| Education, General | 239 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 152 | 24 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 155 | 15 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 124 | 41 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 153 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 152 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 125 | 23 | |
| Radio and Television | 146 | ||
| History, General | 101 | 31 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 102 | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 109 | ||
| Social Work | 108 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 91 | 5 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 65 | 27 | |
| Mathematics, General | 71 | 13 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 60 | 22 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 69 | ||
| Biochemistry | 67 | ||
| Public Administration | 35 | 31 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 61 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 57 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 34 | 20 | |
| Anthropology, General | 35 | 15 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 50 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 48 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 43 | ||
| Geography | 36 | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 27 | 13 | |
| Accounting | 39 | ||
| Economics, General | 38 | ||
| Music, General | 34 | 2 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 22 | 13 | |
| Chemistry, General | 27 | 7 | |
| Statistics, General | 27 | ||
| Dance, General | 26 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 22 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 23 | ||
| Linguistics | 12 | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | 12 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 21 | ||
| Taxation | 21 | ||
| Philosophy | 20 | ||
| Environmental Science | 19 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 19 | ||
| Information Technology | 19 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 17 | ||
| Women's Studies | 17 | ||
| Community College Administration | 14 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 13 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 10 | ||
| Gerontology | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9,467 | 1,567 | 80 |
California State University - Fullerton has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 64% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
California State University - Fullerton is a world-class research university with 15,593 scientific papers published and 290,314 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Law, Psychology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 211 | 835 |
| 1992 | 235 | 973 |
| 1993 | 200 | 1096 |
| 1994 | 185 | 1260 |
| 1995 | 242 | 1286 |
| 1996 | 200 | 1320 |
| 1997 | 192 | 1662 |
| 1998 | 197 | 1680 |
| 1999 | 216 | 1808 |
| 2000 | 176 | 2238 |
| 2001 | 198 | 2315 |
| 2002 | 272 | 2832 |
| 2003 | 308 | 3079 |
| 2004 | 283 | 3528 |
| 2005 | 332 | 4250 |
| 2006 | 351 | 4707 |
| 2007 | 379 | 5606 |
| 2008 | 444 | 6710 |
| 2009 | 401 | 7920 |
| 2010 | 437 | 8718 |
| 2011 | 469 | 9948 |
| 2012 | 491 | 10902 |
| 2013 | 446 | 12193 |
| 2014 | 506 | 12836 |
| 2015 | 609 | 13536 |
| 2016 | 603 | 13978 |
| 2017 | 612 | 14004 |
| 2018 | 697 | 15462 |
| 2019 | 717 | 17816 |
| 2020 | 807 | 21094 |
| 2021 | 775 | 24110 |
| 2022 | 667 | 23846 |
| 2023 | 667 | 23569 |
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 marketing and finance
- Occupations
- screenwritersingerfilm produceractorfilm director
- Biography
-
Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor, filmmaker, and musician. 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
- screenwriterproducerfilm produceractorinventor
- Biography
-
James Francis Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker. He is a major figure in the post-New Hollywood era, and one of the industry's most innovative filmmakers. He often uses novel technologies with a classical filmmaking style. He 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 the action comedy True Lies (1994). He wrote and directed Titanic (1997), Avatar (2009) and its sequels, with Titanic 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
- singer-songwriterrappersingeractorfashion designer
- Biography
-
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer and songwriter. She is a co-founder, lead vocalist, and the primary songwriter 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 actorrecord producermusiciansinger-songwriteractor
- Biography
-
Adam Mitchel Lambert is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Since 2009, he has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide. Lambert is known for his dynamic vocal performances that combine his theatrical training with modern and classic genres.
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 | 2,878 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 N State College Blvd Fullerton, California, 92831-3599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 144,000 |
| Phone | 6572782593 |