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California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA·Public·~91% acceptance

California State University-Fullerton is a public university in Fullerton, CA. Admissions are accessible, with about 91% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $6,555 per year after financial aid. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $62,951 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$6,555/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $18,269
Aid cuts ~$11,714/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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RD
Nov 30

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Admissions
GPA range3.21–3.71
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$48,558
median earnings, 6yr
$62,951
median earnings, 10yr
How California State University-Fullerton reads an application

What California State University-Fullerton values

Very important
Grades (GPA)Geographic residenceState residency

From California State University-Fullerton’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What California State University-Fullerton requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what California State University-Fullerton requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is California State University-Fullerton's acceptance rate?
California State University-Fullerton admits about 91% of applicants.
How much does California State University-Fullerton cost?
At California State University-Fullerton, the average net price after aid is about $6,555 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $18,269 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for California State University-Fullerton?
None. California State University-Fullerton is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are California State University-Fullerton's application deadlines?
California State University-Fullerton's deadline is Regular Decision around Nov 30. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does California State University-Fullerton value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, California State University-Fullerton rates Grades (GPA), Geographic residence, and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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