California State University-Fullerton
Acceptance
91%
In-State
$7,470
Grad Rate (4yr)
39%
Retention
82%
Earnings
$62,951
AI Overview
Cal State Fullerton combines accessible education with serious academic strengths in conservation science and area studies, drawing students passionate about environmental research and cultural scholarship. The Orange County campus pulses with commuter energy—think career-focused students balancing classes with internships at nearby nonprofits and research centers. Self-directed learners who thrive without constant hand-holding excel here. A standout: the university's pollinator garden serves as a living laboratory where biology students conduct real conservation research.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$7,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,070
Room & Board
$19,080
Average Net Price
$6,555
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
48%
Take Federal Loans
22%
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,750
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$62,951Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$13,750Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
333 graduates
$119,353
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
48 graduates
$101,408
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
84 graduates
$95,854
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
66 graduates
$92,618
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
371 graduates
$87,460
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
127 graduates
$86,808
4 yrs after graduation
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$83,878
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
51 graduates
$80,055
4 yrs after graduation
Information Science/Studies
$76,482
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
2,134 graduates
$71,646
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
81+ programsAnd 69 more programs available
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