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Is Cal State Fullerton a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$150,302 Avg Total Cost

California State University - Fullerton Value Report

Is Cal State Fullerton worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Cal State Fullerton value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 50% National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Good Price

California State University - Fullerton is ranked #790 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

California State University - Fullerton is priced competitvely when compared to other colleges of similar quality. Based on this information we believe it is a good price for the type of education provided.

National Value Ranking  790 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  64.75 out of 100
Overpriced
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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $150,302 For That Piece of Paper

The Cal State Fullerton time to graduate is about 4.85 years and will cost an estimated $30,990 per year. This brings the total cost to 150,302.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$30,990
Average Years to Graduate4.85
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$150,302

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Cal State Fullerton net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Cal State Fullerton cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$98,756 In-State With Aid
$177,850 Avg Cost No Aid
4.85 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$177,850#0F
All Students$150,302#790B-
Only Students Receiving Aid$137,333#90A+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$139,273#F
All Students$111,720#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$98,756#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 80% of Cal State Fullerton students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Cal State Fullerton financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Cal State Fullerton cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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