About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Sharnette Underdue
Director of Outreach, Recruitment, & Orientation
Director of Outreach, Recruitment, & Orientation
Address
New Student Programs
800 North State College Boulevard UH-1
Fullerton, CA 92831
800 North State College Boulevard UH-1
Fullerton, CA 92831
Phone
(657) 278-2501
Email
sunderdue@fullerton.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Recreation Center
Titan Student Union
Mihaylo Hall
Fullerton Arboretum
5 Starbucks Coffee Shops
Titan Student Union
Mihaylo Hall
Fullerton Arboretum
5 Starbucks Coffee Shops
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Disneyland
The Block at Orange
Downtown Brea / Brea Mall
Downtown Disney
Irvine Spectrum
The Block at Orange
Downtown Brea / Brea Mall
Downtown Disney
Irvine Spectrum
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8am-5pm
(657) 278-2501
8am-5pm
(657) 278-2501
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
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On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Closest airports are John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Ontario. Taxis and private shuttle companies can get you to and from the airports. Amtrak and Metrolink trains come to the Fullerton Transportation Center; campus shuttles to and from FTC during peak campus times
Driving Instructions to Campus
From LA - 5 South to 91 East to 57 North; exit Nutwood Ave, go left; CSUF is on the right - see Visitor Information Center for more information
Local Accommodations
Marriott located ON campus; corner of Nutwood and 57 freeway
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 48,591
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average HS GPA: 3.50
GPA Breakdown
2%
4.0
16%
3.75 - 3.99
26%
3.50 - 3.74
27%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 540
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
880 - 990
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — November 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Geographical Residence
State Residency
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
24:1
Total Faculty
2,203
with Terminal Degree
1,270
1,184
Women
1,019
Men
876
Minority
36
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
69%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
European Studies/Civilization.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Public Health.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tracy Caldwell
Astronaut
Richard Davis
President & CEO of U.S. Bancorp
Ed Royce
Congressman & Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee
Kevin Costner
Actor
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
33%
Graduate in 5 years
61%
Graduate in 6 years
69%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,258
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,369
Average Need-Based Loan
$1,960
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
23%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$4,013
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,084
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$18,684
Required Fees
$1,386
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$964
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
36,943
Foreign Countries Represented
72
Demographics
3.00%
Black
69.18%
Hispanic
18.28%
Caucasian
2.90%
Unknown
1.55%
International
57% female
43% male
1% are out of state
80% are full time
20% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
3%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
19%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
84/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Lori Palmerton
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
374
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
29
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Titans)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Titans)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
89/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
28%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell and Apple through Titan Bookstore
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
