California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public · 38,546 undergrads (large, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,315 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $4,123 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $6,090 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $8,930 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,631 |
| All incomes (average) | $6,555 |
Sticker tuition: $7,470 in-state, $20,070 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 48%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 70%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $62,951
- Median debt at graduation
- $13,750
- International undergrads
- 475 (1.3%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business24%
Psychology11%
Communications & Media8%
Health & Nursing8%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Computer Science6%
Education5%
Social Sciences5%
Engineering4%
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