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California State University, Fullerton, also known as CSUF, was established in 1957. It enrolls over 37,000 students and has one of the largest California State University campuses. CSUF offers over 50 bachelor's and master's degrees, credential programs and minor programs in 8 colleges:
CSUF has ranked among the top Business Schools and the best musical theaters. The University is also won 13 national championships in 8 different sports categories including basketball, gymnastics, cross-country, bowling, baseball and softball.
Cal State Fullerton is in Fullerton, CA. Fullerton is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Cal State Fullerton issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Cal State Fullerton include media and fine arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Cal State Fullerton scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 560 in 2007.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Cal State Fullerton teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 37,130 students study at the school (in 2007). Cal State Fullerton is particularly welcoming to minority students.
Students participate in Big West Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
California State University Fullerton
800 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
General Phone: (714) 278-2011
http://www.fullerton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,793 | business management, international business, accounting, taxation |
| Liberal Arts | 1,445 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, political science, American studies, speech and rhetoric, anthropology, ... |
| Media | 904 | communication studies, radio and television |
| Education And Teaching | 884 | early childhood education, education, school counseling, instructional media design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 460 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Family And Social Work | 289 | human services, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 259 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 253 | health and physical education |
| Fine Arts | 250 | fine arts |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 227 | registered nursing |
| Science | 202 | biology, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 176 | computer science, software engineering, information technology |
| Engineering | 131 | electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 91 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 77 | mathematics |
| Music | 71 | music, music performance |
| Medical Support And Technology | 61 | health service and sciences |
| Art Studies | 57 | art studies |
| Medicine | 38 | gerontology, public health |
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 20 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Cal State Fullerton in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,295 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 1,430 | 46 |
In 2007, Cal State Fullerton had a total enrollment of 37,130 students (29,821 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 22% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Cal State Fullerton offers campus housing for 821 of its 29,821 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fullerton, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27,815 | 16,934 | 61% | 3,851 | 23% |
| Men | 11,605 | 6,854 | 59% | 1,531 | 22% |
| Women | 16,210 | 10,080 | 62% | 2,320 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| 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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,342 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,536 |
| Room and board | $ 7,440 |
| Room charge | $ 5,448 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,238 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,398 |
Financial Aid:
Cal State Fullerton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 113700)
Cal State Fullerton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 261 | 159 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 138 | 155 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 80 | 110 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $117,171 | 10 | $116,735 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $97,880 | 5 | $92,832 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $73,538 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $112,017 | 21 | $98,702 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 161 | $95,773 | 71 | $92,396 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 100 | $77,708 | 86 | $76,928 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 114 | $67,090 | 142 | $66,254 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 72 | $58,153 | 102 | $55,326 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 447 | $78,357 | 401 | $70,392 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big West Conference |
| Baseball | Big West Conference |
| Track | Big West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 109 | 131 | 240 |
| Track | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 89 | 137 |
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
Computer Software Engineering
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
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Comparative Literature
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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 3% | |
| 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% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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