California State University-Fullerton

California State University-Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California, with an enrollment of approximately 38,546 students. The university admits a large share of applicants — its acceptance rate of 90.5% means that most people who apply are offered admission. First-year students return at a rate of 82.4%, and 70.2% of students ultimately complete a degree.

In-state tuition is $7,470 per year, and out-of-state tuition is $20,070 per year. The average annual net price — the total estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, after grants and scholarships are applied — is $6,555. This figure represents the average across students who received grant or scholarship aid, and it covers all costs, not tuition alone. Nearly half of students (48.1%) receive Pell Grants, which are federal need-based awards for lower-income students.

Student borrowing is relatively limited: only 22% of all enrolled students take out federal student loans. Among those who did borrow and completed their program, the median federal loan debt at graduation was $13,750. Of borrowers entering repayment, 70.2% are making progress — meaning their loan balance is decreasing — within three years.

Median earnings are $62,951 per year, measured approximately 10 years after enrollment. This figure covers all federally-aided students who enrolled at the university, including those who did not complete a credential, so it reflects a broad population rather than graduates alone.

Cal State Fullerton offers programs across a range of fields relevant to career-focused students. For those interested in applied science and engineering, the university offers Environmental Engineering, among other programs in technical and professional disciplines.