California State Institution, Fullerton is a public university in Fullerton, California, that was founded in 1967. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and has the largest student body of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system (WASC).
The university's 240-acre campus is located in northeast Fullerton, near the Orange Freeway. The campus contains a number of sophisticated academic and recreational buildings that provide students with world-class facilities.
College of the Arts, Colleges of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Communications, and four vocational colleges, College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Health and Human Development, Steven Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, and College of Education, organise the academic departments and programmes at California State University Fullerton.
The eight colleges offer 109 degrees, including 57 bachelor's degrees and 52 master's degrees, as well as numerous certificate and credential programmes in fields such as arts, music, theatre, business, economics, communication, advertising, journalism, education, engineering, computer science, health, psychology, science, and others.
The institution has a total of 41,408 students, including 1,266 international students from 77 countries, as well as over 4,000 staff and academic members (2020). A large pavilion, food court, small theatre, pub, meeting rooms, and a bowling alley are all part of the Titan Student Union. Faculty offices, large classrooms, and student support services are all housed in the five-story University Hall.
California State University Fullerton Rankings
- #16 Regional Universities West - US News & World Report 2021
- #868 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
- #221 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2019
| Program | Tuition and Fees (in USD) | Living Expenses (including health insurance) (in USD) | Total (in USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 16,431 | 20,063 | 36,494 |
| MBA/Graduate Business* | 20,349 | 20,063 | 40,412 |
| Other Graduate | 15,489 | 20,063 | 35,552 |
California State University Fullerton Application Process
Admissions at California State University Fullerton are open for the Fall and Spring semester. International applicants must make sure that they apply for admissions as early as possible.
Application: Students must fill out an online application for admission to Cal State Bakersfield. Fill out an online application
Application Fee: 55 USD
Admission Requirements: Following are the requirements for international students:
- Completed application for admission.
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary educational institutions attended with coursework equivalent to that of a U.S. school or college.
- Scores on English proficiency.
| Exam | Minimum Required Scores for UG | Minimum Required Scores for MBA and Business Graduate | Minimum Required Scores for Other Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 500 (PBT) 61 (iBT) |
570 (PBT) 88-89 (iBT) |
550 (PBT)|80 (iBT) |
| IELTS | 5.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| PTE | 43 | 65 | 58 |
- Standardized exams to study in the USA
- Letters of recommendation
- Other program-specific requirements
- Copy of Passport
- International Student Financial Affidavit of Support
- Proof of funding (bank statement or sponsor letter)
Admission Standards - Moderate
| SAT | 1030/1200 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted - 52.7%
| Applications Due | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
