by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 36,975 undergraduates in 2020, Cal State Fullerton is a very large, public university located in Fullerton, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Cal State Fullerton offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Cal State Fullerton can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Cal State Fullerton Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Cal State Fullerton Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Cal State Fullerton does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Cal State Fullerton Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Cal State Fullerton for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Cal State Fullerton does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Cal State Fullerton offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Cal State Fullerton has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 36,975 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 29,721 (80.4%). Part-time attendance was 7,254 (19.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 29,721 | 7,254 | 36,975 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Cal State Fullerton is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Cal State Fullerton #1294 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Cal State Fullerton by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Cal State Fullerton Diversity Guide.
Cal State Fullerton has a total of 349 student athletes, 144 men and 205 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,855,897 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,855,897 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to California State University - Fullerton Athletics