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About California State University-Fullerton

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California State University-Fullerton is a public research university in Fullerton, CA, known for its large public university, high research activity, and business and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 67%, CSUF is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 5,280 students each year. CSUF is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 850–950, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. CSUF offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,852 per year; the sticker price of $39,895 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

California State University-Fullerton acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

67%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
900
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 850 – 950 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 18 – 21

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to California State University-Fullerton

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Application Strategy
Cal State Fullerton admits primarily on GPA and completed A-G coursework, so double-check that every required high school course is listed correctly on your application because errors in course reporting are the most common reason applications get flagged.
Application Strategy
Several majors at Fullerton are impacted, including Business Administration, Computer Science, and Communications, meaning they have higher GPA cutoffs than the general campus, so research whether your intended major is impacted and apply to it with that higher bar in mind.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What California State University-Fullerton actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$40k/yr$3.3k
30k-48k~$40k/yr$4.1k
48k-75k~$40k/yr$6.1k
75k-110k~$40k/yr$8.9k
110k+~$40k/yr$15.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
31,048
Undergrad Enrollment
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