Fullerton, California · Public · 38,546 undergrads
California State University-Fullerton admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2025 (48,716 of 55,289, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 850–1060.
The numbers
Applied
55,289
fall 2025
Average GPA
3.45
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
14%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$70
waivers exist
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Can I get into California State University-Fullerton?
88% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 850–1060 on the SAT.
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).
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What California State University-Fullerton looks at
Counts most
GPA, where you live, state residency.
As California State University-Fullerton rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is California State University-Fullerton's acceptance rate?
California State University-Fullerton admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2025 (48,716 of 55,289, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for California State University-Fullerton?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 850–1060. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
