California State University - Fullerton ranked 211th in the United States, 726th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 144 research topics. California State University - Fullerton ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 19,435 academic publications and 473,583 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 113 notable alumni.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 203rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 808th in the World with 10,899 publications made and 264,850 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 253rd for Physics in the United States and 1364th in the World with 7,549 publications made and 203,489 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 229th for Computer Science in the United States and 973rd in the World with 7,508 publications made and 250,981 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 275th for Biology in the United States and 1471st in the World with 6,997 publications made and 198,227 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 249th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1230th in the World with 6,567 publications made and 164,232 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 266th for Medicine in the United States and 1156th in the World with 6,337 publications made and 167,864 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Nursing.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 263rd for Engineering in the United States and 1554th in the World with 6,307 publications made and 199,078 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 219th for Psychology in the United States and 712th in the World with 5,737 publications made and 178,746 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 190th for Mathematics in the United States and 733rd in the World with 4,870 publications made and 141,859 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 191st for Business in the United States and 684th in the World with 4,549 publications made and 123,708 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 296th for Chemistry in the United States and 1830th in the World with 4,199 publications made and 98,126 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 194th for Economics in the United States and 661st in the World with 3,464 publications made and 84,776 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 165th for Art & Design in the United States and 573rd in the World with 2,337 publications made and 48,239 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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