California State University - Fullerton ranked 216th in the United States, 754th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 146 research topics. California State University - Fullerton ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 19,767 academic publications and 498,338 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 115 notable alumni.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 206th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 823rd in the World with 11,081 publications made and 275,563 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 253rd for Physics in the United States and 1392nd in the World with 7,640 publications made and 215,402 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 998th in the World with 7,637 publications made and 265,191 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 274th for Biology in the United States and 1501st in the World with 7,125 publications made and 216,197 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 248th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1258th in the World with 6,672 publications made and 172,496 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 1177th in the World with 6,473 publications made and 184,213 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 1589th in the World with 6,411 publications made and 211,697 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 218th for Psychology in the United States and 725th in the World with 5,843 publications made and 187,555 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 195th for Mathematics in the United States and 754th in the World with 4,911 publications made and 148,227 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 190th for Business in the United States and 694th in the World with 4,599 publications made and 130,862 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 1867th in the World with 4,277 publications made and 110,893 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 679th in the World with 3,514 publications made and 89,679 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
California State University - Fullerton ranked 168th for Art & Design in the United States and 590th in the World with 2,373 publications made and 49,434 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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