FULLERTON COLLEGE
- 321 E Chapman Avenue
- Fullerton, CA 92832
- OPEID College Code: 00120100
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- General Phone: (714) 992-7000
- President: Kathleen O'connell Hodge, Ed.d.
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 22,469
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Fullerton College (FC) is a two-year community college located near Los Angeles, in Fullerton, California. Fullerton offers associates degrees in more than 90 programs, and vocational certificates in nearly 150 programs. Fullerton offers excellent academic transfer programs for students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions to complete their bachelor's degree. Fullerton is ranked third in California for its number of student transfers into a California State University.
Fullerton College is part of the North Orange County Community College District. The mission of Fullerton College is to: create a community that promotes inquiry and intellectual curiosity, personal growth and a life-long appreciation for the power of learning.
The student resources offered at Fullerton College include a top-notch Library/Learning Resource Center, a College Center with dining options and a student lounge, wireless internet access, a Wellness Center, Service Learning, a weekly campus newspaper, free tutoring services, and more.
The Fine Arts at Fullerton College are thriving, with more than 20 musical performance groups, as well as a playwrights festival, directors festival, jazz festival, choir festival, and piano ensemble, among others.
History
Fullerton College was founded in 1913 as "Fullerton Junior College." It changed its name to "Fullerton College" in 1972.
Academics
The academic calendar for Fullerton College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
Academic units or divisions at Fullerton College are divided into departments. There is a comprehensive range of departments at Fullerton College, offering a wide range of academic study programs.
Student Life
College activities at Fullerton include homecoming, the Festival of Diversity, the Fullerton College Marketplace, and many cultural events and field trips. There are more than 50 student clubs and organizations at Fullerton, ranging from interests in culture, academics, recreation, faith and politics. Whether students wish to join the Math Club, the Hiking and Adventure Club, or the Persian Club, they'll find much to choose from at Fullerton College.
The Cadena Cultural Center on campus offers student resources and services that include:
- Cadena Cultural Center Seminars
- Campus Cultural Events Photograph Gallery
- Fine Arts Calendar (art, music and theater)
- Intern & Volunteer Opportunities
- Study Abroad Program
Support Resources Related to:
- FC Dream Team
- African American/Black
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- Disability Support
- Euro-American/White
- First Generation College Students
- Foster Youth
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
- Latino/Hispanic
- Native American
- Spiritual Support
- Veterans
- Women
Traditions
The school colors for Fullerton College (FC) are blue and white. The school mascot is a hornet, and the FC athletic teams are nicknamed the Fullerton College "Hornets."
Athletics
The Fullerton College athletic program is part of the Orange Empire Conference, and Fullerton "Hornets" athletic teams participate in 14 intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Water Polo
Women's Sports:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Community Life
Fullerton College is located on a campus of roughly 80 acres in the city of Fullerton, California, in Orange County. Fullerton is about 30 miles south of Los Angeles, and near the Pacific coastline. Student on campus will have easy access to many world-famous attractions, theme parks like Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, museums and areas of interest.
Fullerton College's campus is walking distance from downtown Fullerton, where there is a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, and shopping spots. There is a nearby Metrorail station, and many city buses that regularly stop in front of Fullerton College.
- 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
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.fullcoll.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.fullcoll.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 40%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 3% | 25% | 39% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,824 | $3,839 | $867 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Number in Default | 28 | 29 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 280 | 333 | 455 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $656 | $510 | $508 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $656 | $510 | $508 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,072 | $4,566 | $4,396 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,000 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $1,756 | $1,510 | $1,458 |
| In-State | $1,756 | $1,510 | $1,458 |
| Out of State | $6,172 | $5,566 | $5,346 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $13,356 | $13,110 | $13,058 |
| In-State | $13,356 | $13,110 | $13,058 |
| Out of State | $17,772 | $17,166 | $16,946 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $5,356 | $5,110 | $5,058 |
| In-State | $5,356 | $5,110 | $5,058 |
| Out of State | $9,772 | $9,166 | $8,946 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 22,469 Undergraduate: 22,469
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,956 Female: 11,513
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,956 Female: 11,513
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,879 Part-Time: 13,590
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,879 Part-Time: 13,590
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 395 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 10,458 | 47% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 526 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,086 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,231 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,906 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,508 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,028 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 614 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 872 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 609 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 88 | 0.4% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | - |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,092 | 599 | 493 |
| Faculty Status | 785 | 307 | 478 |
| Tenured Faculty | 270 | 270 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 785 | 307 | 478 |
| Primarily Instruction | 785 | 307 | 478 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 274 | 259 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 97 | 94 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 61 | 60 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,621 (277) | $107,550 (143) | $101,496 (134) |
| Instructor | $104,621 (277) | $107,550 (143) | $101,496 (134) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,212 (26) | $101,788 (9) | $96,319 (17) |
| Instructor | $98,212 (26) | $101,788 (9) | $96,319 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $102,539 (303) | $106,113 (152) | $98,941 (151) |
| Instructor | $102,539 (303) | $106,113 (152) | $98,941 (151) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 482 | 311 | 171 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 471 | 306 | 165 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Football | 138 | 138 | - |
| Golf | 5 | - | 5 |
| Soccer | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | 8 | 18 |
| Tennis | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 59 | 36 | 23 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Water Polo | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| Badminton | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,687 | $17,467 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,670 | $1,344 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 30 | 22 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Badminton | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 18 | 36 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 8 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
- Reviewed on: February 24, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- Due to the economy and all the tuition hikes at big universities, classes at Fullerton College got really filled up. Classes are crowded, and we don't always get the classes we want (or need to graduate), but the teachers are good and this is a good school. Make sure you get a good counselor to help you get all the classes you need, some counselors here do not know how to help with this issue.
