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Photo: Paul Martin Lester / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
91%
Acceptance Rate
38,546
Undergraduates
$20k
Out-of-state tuition
70%
6-yr grad rate
$63k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
91%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.68
$70 application fee
38,546 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Application deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$20,070
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$6,555
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$13,750Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$62,951/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio22%
Why Go Here?
$63k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
38.5k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#13
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score91
Excellent value
49% First-Gen Students
48% Pell Grant Recipients
42Days
Next Application Deadline
Application deadline: Nov 30, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
California State University-Fullerton is a public college in Fullerton, CA. It enrolls 38,546 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
91
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
22:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.68
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Application deadline: Nov 30, 2026
via Cal State Apply
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$20,070
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)36%
Room & Board (2024-25)$19,080
Median Debt at Graduation$13,750
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$103k/yr
Civil Engineering$73k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$65k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$63k/yr
Computer Science$57k/yr
Computer Engineering$55k/yr
How to Apply
Application deadlineNov 30, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Cal State Apply
$70 fee
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
6
Career
9
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A+
Value
B
Outcomes
A
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at California State University-Fullerton?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,315 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,123 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,090 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,930 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,631 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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