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Cal State Fullerton can be found in Fullerton, California (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Cal State Fullerton.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Cal State Fullerton are in media and fine arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Cal State Fullerton centered around 450 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Cal State Fullerton are well-paid.
In 2005, 35,040 students were enrolled in the school. Cal State Fullerton has a large minority student population.
The school student athletes compete in Big West Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at Cal State Fullerton, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University - Fullerton
800 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
General Phone: (714) 278-2011
Admissions Phone: (714) 278-2370
Financial Aid Phone: (714) 278-3125
http://www.fullerton.edu
Cal State Fullerton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,582 | business management, international business, taxation, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 1,430 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, political science, anthropology, speech and rhetoric, American studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 884 | early childhood education, education, school counseling, instructional media design |
| Media | 755 | communication studies, radio and television |
| Therapy And Counseling | 391 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 241 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 231 | human services, public administration |
| Science | 226 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics, natural sciences |
| Fine Arts | 226 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 205 | computer science, information technology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 170 | health and physical education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 157 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 122 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, operations research |
| Art Studies | 72 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 69 | drama, dance |
| Music | 62 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 58 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 43 | health service and sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies |
| Medicine | 13 | gerontology, public health |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Fullerton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5,761 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 1,222 | 43 |
In 2005, Cal State Fullerton had a total enrollment of 35,040 students (28,019 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 22% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Cal State Fullerton offers campus housing for 821 of its 28,019 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fullerton, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,322 | 13,442 | 63% | 3,627 | 27% |
| Men | 8,650 | 5,325 | 62% | 1,489 | 28% |
| Women | 12,672 | 8,117 | 64% | 2,138 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (714) 278-2370
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,160 |
| Room and board | $ 7,174 |
| Room charge | $ 4,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,300 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Fullerton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (714) 278-3125
Cal State Fullerton has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $101,046 | 6 | $102,604 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 9 | $58,501 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $98,581 | 17 | $76,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 183 | $85,356 | 75 | $83,551 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $68,763 | 61 | $67,985 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 76 | $55,714 | 81 | $55,474 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 54 | $51,991 | 73 | $51,342 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 392 | $71,669 | 290 | $64,327 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 119 | 118 | 237 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| Track | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 54 | 86 | 140 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cal State Fullerton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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