About
About California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton is a public research university in Fullerton, CA, known for its business and health focus, accessible admissions, and socal commuter campus. With an acceptance rate of 67%, CSUF is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 5,280 students each year. CSUF is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 850–950, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. CSUF offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,852 per year; the sticker price of $39,895 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
California State University-Fullerton acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Application Strategy
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Financial Aid & Cost
What California State University-Fullerton actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$40k/yr | $3.3k |
| 30k-48k | ~$40k/yr | $4.1k |
| 48k-75k | ~$40k/yr | $6.1k |
| 75k-110k | ~$40k/yr | $8.9k |
| 110k+ | ~$40k/yr | $15.6k |
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Outcomes & Campus
Student outcomes and campus profile
Student Body
Student body composition
Race & Ethnicity