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Fullerton College is located in a medium-sized city, in Fullerton, California. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Fullerton College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Fullerton College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Fullerton College tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 19,611 students (11,965 full-time equivalent).
Tuition is fairly low at Fullerton College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Fullerton College is to prepare students to be successful learners."
More complete details are provided below.
Fullerton College
321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832-2095
General Phone: (714) 992-7000
Admissions Phone: (714) 992-7568
Financial Aid Phone: (714) 992-7050
http://www.fullcoll.edu
Fullerton College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 720 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, economics, English, foreign language and literature, anthropology, minority and gender studies, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 162 | business management, accounting, international business, sales and marketing, small business management, business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 133 | criminal justice and police |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 71 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | massage therapy, psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | information technology, computer graphics, computer support, computer science, computer networking, web design |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | child development, family studies, family and consumer science, food and nutrition |
| Design | 26 | interior design, graphic design, fashion design |
| Science | 26 | chemistry, biology, physics, microbiology, geology, zoology, astronomy |
| Law | 24 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Media | 21 | graphic communications, mass communication, animation and special effects, journalism, desktop publishing and imaging, radio and television, public relations, advertising |
| Production Trades | 19 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking |
| Construction Trades | 17 | construction, apparel and textile marketing, building inspector, construction manager, carpentry, apparel and textiles, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | drafting, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama, dance, theatre design |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Music | 6 | music, music management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | sports and fitness management, recreation and leisure studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | plant nursery, landscaping, applied horticulture |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 4 | medical preparatory |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | architectural tech |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, industrial arts teaching |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | various agricultural courses, agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Fullerton College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,104 | 74 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 190 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 154 | 33 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Fullerton College had a total enrollment of 19,611 students (11,965 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 19% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 90% |
| State unknown | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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.
Admissions Phone Number: (714) 992-7568
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Fullerton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 120100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (714) 992-7050
Fullerton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 140 | 123 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $85,108 | 17 | $72,264 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $85,108 | 17 | $72,264 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 145 | $69,774 | 134 | $86,492 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 145 | $69,774 | 134 | $86,492 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles, General
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fullerton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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