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California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton,
CA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate67%
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About CSU Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public, state university in the suburb of Fullerton, California. CSU Fullerton was founded in 1957. The college enrolls around 40,386 students a year, including 35,239 undergraduate students.
CSU Fullerton Acceptance Rate 2022
In 2022, CSU Fullerton accepted 67% of applicants. In 2022, 48,749 students applied to CSU Fullerton and 32,527 were admitted.
| California State University, Fullerton Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 67% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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California State University, Fullerton is located in the town of Fullerton, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
If you are interested in seeing CSU Fullerton for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 91, 57 to Fullerton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Wayne (Orange County).
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College Info
CSU Fullerton Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to CSU Fullerton is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to CSU Fullerton is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
CSU Fullerton SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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CSU Fullerton Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,538
In State$35,042
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$15,246
Fees
$1,332
$1,332
Housing
$18,464
$18,464
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at CSU Fullerton is like? There are approximately 40,386 students enrolled at CSU Fullerton, including 35,239 undergraduate students and 5,147 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time21%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
40,386
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
67%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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