Fullerton College
About Fullerton College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Fullerton College opened in 1913, the oldest community college in California still on its original site, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution in north Orange County. Business, psychology and sociology are its largest programs.
Founded
1913
Location
Fullerton, California
Students
17,121
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,150
Out-of-state: $12,379
Avg Net Price
$6,134
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,366
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
32.7%
$/Student
$6.8K
Class Size
Large
The 33.8% graduation rate is below average, but 72% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,150
In-State
$12,379
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,267
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,369
After Financial Aid
$6,134
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,944
Receive Grants
26.6%
Take Loans
2%
Tuition is $1,150/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,134.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Fullerton College fund their education.
While in School
26.6%
Get Grants
Free money
2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,971
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$4,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$48/mo
Monthly Payment
0.1%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $4,500, and less than 0.1% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Fullerton College.
Gender
52.4%
Female
48%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
17,121
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.3%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
27.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (52% women, 48% men). 53.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
17,121
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Fullerton College fields 13 varsity teams with 429 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
13
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
429
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
297
Men
132
Women
9
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Fullerton Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,366
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
—
1184 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
359 grads
Psychology, General
—
166 grads
Sociology
—
135 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
109 grads
Special Education and Teaching
—
99 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.