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Fullerton College, in Fullerton, California, is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. It was established in 1913 as Fullerton Junior College, and later changed its name to Fullerton College in 1972. The college boasts an enrollment figure of more than 20,000. The campus is spread across an area of more than 80 acres.
Fullerton College offers more than 90 Associates degree programs and over 100 Vocational Certificate programs. The college ranked 8th in the state in the number of CSU and UC transfers combined.
Fullerton has more than 10 intercollegiate men's and women’s sports teams. It is a member of the Orange Empire Conference.
Fullerton College is located in a medium-sized city, in Fullerton, CA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Fullerton College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study liberal arts and beauty and cosmetology.
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 20,719 students (13,871 full-time equivalent).
Tuition is fairly low at Fullerton College.
More complete details are provided below.
Fullerton College
321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832-2095
General Phone: (714) 992-7000
http://www.fullcoll.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 723 | liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, foreign language and literature, economics, English, ... |
| Business and Management | 171 | business management, accounting, international business, sales and marketing, small business management, electronic commerce |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 85 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology, massage therapy |
| Law | 35 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Media | 32 | radio and television, graphic communications, advertising, animation and special effects, public relations, journalism, mass communication, broadcast journalism, ... |
| Science | 29 | chemistry, biology, physics, microbiology, geology, biological and physical sciences, astronomy |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 22 | cosmetology |
| Design | 17 | interior design, graphic design, fashion design |
| Production Trades | 17 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking |
| Construction Trades | 17 | apparel and textile marketing, building inspector, construction manager, construction, apparel and textiles, carpentry, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Music | 15 | music management, music |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | information technology, computer graphics, computer support, computer science, webmastering, database administration, web design, computer programming, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child development, food and nutrition |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama, theatre design, dance |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, recreation and leisure studies, parks and recreation studies |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech, electrical drafting, hazardous materials tech |
| Architecture and Planning | 3 | architectural tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech, chemical tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 2 | plant nursery, landscaping, applied horticulture |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Office and Administration | 1 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, industrial arts teaching |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | various agricultural courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Fullerton College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,094 | 74 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 135 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 87 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 61 |
In 2007-2008, Fullerton College had a total enrollment of 20,719 students (13,871 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 19% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 508 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,848 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Fullerton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 120100)
Fullerton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 123 | 125 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $101,458 | 12 | $91,482 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $101,458 | 12 | $91,482 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 146 | $107,227 | 141 | $100,813 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 146 | $107,227 | 141 | $100,813 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
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
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness 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
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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
Broadcast Journalism
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
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% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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