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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON (CSUF)

  • 800 N State College Blvd
  • Fullerton, CA 92831
  • OPEID College Code: 00113700
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  • General Phone: (657) 278-2011
  • President: Milton a Gordon
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 36,262
  • College Alias: CSUF, Cal State Fullerton
  • College Mascot: Titans
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History

California State University, Fullerton opened its doors in 1959 in Orange County to 457 students. Since its founding the school has grown rapidly, expanding its offerings, student base and service area through an additional campus, art center and more. Cal State Fulelrton is the largest school in the CSU System, with enrollment reaching nearly 40,000 students. It is the third largest school in California after UCLA and CSU Long Beach. Fullerton is considered one of the best public institutions in the west and has been improving steadily.

 

Academics

Cal State Fullerton offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The goal of the school is to provide an affordable quality education to residents of California. The diversity in educational opportunities offered by CSUF ensures that students will find a major that suits their goals.

 

Programs offered:

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to Cal State Fullerton as freshmen is highly competitive due to there being more applicants than spaces available. Thus, the admission review is much stricter for freshman than the admission guidelines for non-freshman students. Students should review the minimum requirements as put forth by Cal State Fullerton for local residents, California State Residents, and out of state applicants to see if they exceed the minimum for admissions. Financial aid is available for eligible applicants. To determine the what awards an individual may be eligible for students should contact the financial aid office and submit all necessary forms as per the offices instruction.

 

Athletics

The CSU Fullerton Titans participate in the NCAA Division I as part of the Big West Conference.

 

Sports programs:

  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
 
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants13,89119,54233,433
Number Granted Admission (%)8,043 (58%)11,880 (61%)19,923 (60%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,926 (24%)2,771 (23%)4,697 (24%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam4,51396%
ACT ® Exam77819%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430530
SAT ® Math450560
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1723
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving21%30%32%32%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,957$4,219$2,147$3,066
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.0%2.5%2.3%
Number in Default14494107
Number in Repayment3,5303,6664,650
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,662$3,650$3,342
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,662$3,650$3,342
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,622$13,820$13,512
Books and Supplies$1,638$1,568$1,238
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,082$8,722$7,440
Other Expenses$3,800$3,800$3,398
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,124$10,872$9,792
Other Expenses$3,900$3,900$3,416
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,900$3,900$3,416
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,182$17,740$15,418
In-State$19,182$17,740$15,418
Out of State$30,142$27,910$25,588
Off Campus
In-District$21,324$19,990$17,788
In-State$21,324$19,990$17,788
Out of State$32,284$30,160$27,958
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,200$9,118$7,996
In-State$10,200$9,118$7,996
Out of State$21,160$19,288$18,166
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry57--
Biology14011-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-40-
Business Administration1,631158-
International Business50--
Taxation-21-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication76133-
Radio and Television173--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science5357-
Information Technology-5-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services-65-
Early Childhood Education416--
Education-331-
Educational and Instructional Media Design-21-
 
Engineering
Civil Engineering4027-
Computer Engineering7--
Computer Software Engineering-69-
Electrical Engineering2751-
Mechanical Engineering278-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature18635-
Speech6924-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other25--
European Civilization Studies2--
Latin American Studies4--
United States Studies4817-
Womens Studies9--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Comparative Literature2--
French Language and Literature72-
German Language and Literature3--
Japanese Language and Literature10--
Linguistics53-
Spanish Language and Literature338-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders5223-
Health Services128--
Nursing10970-
Public Health-28-
 
History
History13126-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology-21-
Natural Sciences-2-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts266--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics2925-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-16-
Environmental Studies-3-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy25--
Religious Studies23--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry135-
Geology and Earth Science111-
Physics84-
 
Psychology
Psychology39219-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services224--
Public Administration3633-
Social Work-18-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education26933-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice255--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology4718-
Economics507-
Geography326-
Political Science11129-
Sociology1866-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance18--
Drama695-
Fine Studio Arts20813-
Music223-
Music Performance1514-
Art Studies667-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 36,262
    • Undergraduate: 30,737 Graduate: 5,525
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 15,080 Female: 21,182
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 13,034 Female: 17,703
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 2,046 Female: 3,479
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 25,436 Part-Time: 10,826
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 22,962 Part-Time: 7,775
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,474 Part-Time: 3,051
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,7225%
American Indian1630.4%
Black1,1223%
Asian7,77021%
Hispanic10,56929%
White11,37931%
Unknown3,53710%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18260.07%
Ages 18-197,20720%
Ages 20-217,57221%
Ages 22-2410,46829%
Ages 25-296,40018%
Ages 30-341,9665%
Ages 35-399073%
Ages 40-491,1103%
Ages 50-655752%
Age Over 65310.09%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,0122,194818
Faculty Status1,615867748
Tenured Faculty45443123
Graduate Assistants232-232
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,615867748
Primarily Instruction863138725
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial82811
Other Professionals65161635
Technical and/or Paraprofessional66463034
Clerical And Secretarial33731918
Skilled Crafts5252-
Service and/or Maintenance100973
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$78,261 (819)$81,762 (435)$74,296 (384)
Professor$96,671 (239)$98,409 (158)$93,280 (81)
Associate Professor$79,275 (197)$79,424 (106)$79,101 (91)
Assistant Professor$69,254 (256)$70,310 (124)$68,261 (132)
Lecturer$60,201 (127)$61,283 (47)$59,565 (80)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$105,640 (47)$111,128 (25)$99,404 (22)
Professor$121,264 (27)$120,955 (18)$121,883 (9)
Associate Professor$95,680 (9)$92,730 (4)$98,040 (5)
Assistant Professor$86,016 (1)$86,016 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$74,380 (10)$72,030 (2)$74,967 (8)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$78,705 (866)$82,260 (460)$74,677 (406)
Professor$96,929 (266)$98,465 (176)$93,925 (90)
Associate Professor$79,232 (206)$79,295 (110)$79,159 (96)
Assistant Professor$69,258 (257)$70,311 (125)$68,261 (132)
Lecturer$60,249 (137)$61,187 (49)$59,726 (88)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,730,065$712,203$1,017,862
Ratio (%)100%41%59%
 
Participants
All Athletes368166202
Unduplicated Athletes315155160
Baseball3434-
Basketball341618
All Track Combined1255075
Golf1899
Gymnastics19-19
Soccer592831
Softball24-24
Tennis11-11
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling2929-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$140,227$86,168
Assistant Coaches-$54,721$47,412
 
Coaches
All Coaches552332
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1688
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1477
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Gymnastics4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students52%
 
By Gender
Male44%
Female57%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien40%
American Indian37%
Black40%
Asian53%
Hispanic46%
White57%
Unknown59%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less16%
5 Years41%
6 Years52%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related94
Liquor Related37
On Campus
Weapons Related69
Drug Related1317
Liquor Related816
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape22
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary-7
Vehicle Theft-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape22
Robbery-3
Aggravated Assault42
Burglary3536
Vehicle Theft1426
Arson-1
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2 Reviews Submitted For California State University - Fullerton
  • Reviewed on: September 07, 2010 Flag Review
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  • I'm impressed with csuf after reading and gathering information about the school. i like how they offer history and criminal justice majors because i am indecisive on the two. The salary and statistics information is really intriguing to read.
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  • Reviewed on: November 06, 2009 Flag Review
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  • This website is very helpful and easy to use. It helped me do research for my english class.
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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