Fullerton, California · ★ 3.0 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
California State University, Fullerton is a public research university in Fullerton, California, United States. It offers 109 degree programs, including 55 undergraduate, 54 graduate, and three doctoral programs, and is classified among Research 2 institutions for high research spending and doctorate production. The university is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and its NCAA Division I athletic teams, known as the CSUF Titans, compete in the Big West Conference.
Value rank
Ranked #12 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #118 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National Universities
Ranked #127 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
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800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, California, 92832-3599
Visit University SiteRanked #244 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1395 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total: 41,962
Undergrad: 37,125
Undergrad full-time: 29,695
Graduate: 4,837
Part-time: 10,014
In-state
Tuition: $7,073
Total cost on campus: $30,640
Out-of-state
Tuition: $18,953
Total cost on campus: $42,520
Room & board: $18,348
Books & supplies: $965
Receive aid: 82%
Avg grant aid: $10,445
Pell grant recipients: 53%
Rent: $1,459 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.37
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.