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California State University-Fullerton Computer Science Programs

California State University-Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

California State University-Fullerton Rankings

Cal State Fullerton is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#35 of 46	State — California
Overall Quality	#63 of 81	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#453 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is California State University-Fullerton?

Contact details for Cal State Fullerton are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832-3599
Phone:	6572782593
Website:	www.fullerton.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.fullerton.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Cal State Fullerton?

You can apply to Cal State Fullerton online at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

Cal State Fullerton is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Cal State Fullerton

Here’s what Cal State Fullerton requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Cal State Fullerton?

Cal State Fullerton admits 90%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Cal State Fullerton are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	22,461	19,933	89%
Women	31,098	28,549	92%

Can I Afford California State University-Fullerton?

The average net price after aid at Cal State Fullerton is $5,646. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$1,386
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$1,386
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,470
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,070

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Cal State Fullerton receive some form of financial aid (6,628 students).

About 70% of students at Cal State Fullerton receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,631 per student.

48% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,523.

Student Loan Debt

22% of Cal State Fullerton undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,354 per year.

California State University-Fullerton Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,558 students enrolled at Cal State Fullerton. Cal State Fullerton is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 36,956 undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Fullerton undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7,649
Black or African American	923
Hispanic	20,732
White	4,915
American Indian/Alaska Native	36
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	36
Two or More Races	1,404
Non-Resident	406

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	6,808
Texas	10
Nevada	6
Washington	5
Arizona	3

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California State University-Fullerton Graduate Student Diversity

4,837 of Cal State Fullerton’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Cal State Fullerton, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Fullerton graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	822
Black or African American	135
Hispanic	1,929
White	1,020
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	154
Non-Resident	585

Online Learning at California State University-Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

22,462 undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton took at least one online class — of those, 2,741 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 801 students took at least one online class and 1,035 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at California State University-Fullerton

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Cal State Fullerton, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	450	243	—	693
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	63	—	63

Academic Programs at California State University-Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Cal State Fullerton has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.