Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
55,289 applied, 48,716 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does California State University-Fullerton cost?
$5,115 a year in-state
Out of state: about $18,435 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $17,787.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$2,620
$30,000–$48,000
$2,878
$48,000–$75,000
$3,852
$75,000–$110,000
$6,994
over $110,000
$14,753
Sticker, in-state
$17,787
In-state, with aid
$5,115
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $21,272 a year, against $7,952 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $13,320 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is California State University-Fullerton due?
Not checked yet
We haven't checked California State University-Fullerton's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Nov 30. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
What is California State University-Fullerton's acceptance rate?
88% for fall 2025: 48,716 of 55,289 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for California State University-Fullerton?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 850 to 1060 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does California State University-Fullerton cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $3,852 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $17,787.
How much does California State University-Fullerton cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at California State University-Fullerton is $21,272 a year, against $7,952 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $5,115 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $13,320 tuition gap gives about $18,435 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is California State University-Fullerton's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 36% within four (IPEDS).
