Good

Score: 66/100

California State University-Fullerton

4-Year Public

📍 Fullerton, California 92832

🌐 www.fullerton.edu/

Outcomes

B+

80/100

Affordability

B+

76/100

Resources

46/100

Experience

B+

75/100

Prestige

C+

50/100

Quick Stats

41,962

Total Enrollment

69%

Graduation Rate

85%

Retention Rate

22.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

87%

Acceptance Rate

$6,283

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near California State University-Fullerton ▼

10% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 4,112 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$899,502

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,857

1-Year Change

+3.5%

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For parents & investors

The California State University-Fullerton Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $899,502
Avg rent near campus: $2,857/mo — vs ~$1,523/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90638 (2.9% cap, La Mirada)

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🏆 Where California State University-Fullerton Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Human Services, General

of 100 schools

Radio and Television

of 63 schools

#10

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

of 94 schools

#11

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

of 100 schools

#12

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

of 96 schools

#15

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

of 100 schools

#25

Business Administration and Management, General

of 100 schools

#25

Art/Art Studies, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,742	$17,622
Room	$13,710
Board	$4,644
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$30,640	$42,520

Financial Aid

82%

Receive Any Aid

53%

Receive Pell Grants

23%

Take Out Loans

$6,283

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,675
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,466
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,438
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,101
$110,001+	$14,831

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 2,397 grads/yr Psychology, General 1,106 grads/yr Computer Science 693 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 633 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 628 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 507 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 392 grads/yr Public Health, General 375 grads/yr Sociology, General 342 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 312 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 302 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 256 grads/yr Human Services, General 226 grads/yr Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 180 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 162 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 159 grads/yr History, General 159 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 155 grads/yr Radio and Television 154 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 150 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from California State University-Fullerton's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

41,962

Total Students

58%

Women

82%

Traditional Age (18-24)

10%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 15%

Hispanic 52%

Black 2%

Asian 21%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 21%

Off-Campus (Renters) 10%

With Family 69%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,112 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%

Hybrid (Some Online) 51%

Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 82%

25-64 (Adult) 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Fullerton?

California State University-Fullerton has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend California State University-Fullerton?

Tuition at California State University-Fullerton is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,283.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Fullerton?

The graduation rate at California State University-Fullerton is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is California State University-Fullerton a good school?

California State University-Fullerton has a Repit College Score of 66/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend California State University-Fullerton?

California State University-Fullerton has a total enrollment of 41,962 students. Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near California State University-Fullerton?

Yes! Approximately 10% of students at California State University-Fullerton live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,112 students who need rental housing near campus.

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