COMMITMENT.
VALUE.
If you’re ready for a serious conversation about college, then it’s time
Our faculty members bring more than impressive credentials and
Why is a Cal State Fullerton degree valuable? You gain the knowledge,
What are the advantages for you? Cal State Fullerton offers a real-world
Earning a college degree is one of the most important investments you
Beyond some amazing facilities, Cal State Fullerton offers a rich and
to consider Cal State Fullerton.
diverse backgrounds to their classrooms. You can expect an exceptional
confidence and skills you need and an edge for what’s next, whether
experience – a vibrant, metropolitan university environment with vital
can make for your future, and at Cal State Fullerton our investment in
rewarding college experience, and you choose how to make the most
environment where you learn from professors who encourage you to
it’s launching your career or preparing for graduate and professional
connections and exposure to business, government, entertainment
you is reflected in our campus and all that it offers.
of it. More than 200 clubs and organizations offer programs and
At Cal State Fullerton, you can be assured of our commitment to offering
see what’s possible and empower you to achieve your goals. In the
programs including law, education, human services and the
and the arts. Our students have abundant opportunities for networking
you all of the advantages of an exceptional education. The quality and
classroom and beyond, you gain exposure to big ideas and big
health professions.
and exploring career and professional options.
diversity of our academic programs speak for themselves, with a choice
opportunities, including undergraduate research, professional
of more than 100 programs, including 50 at the graduate level plus two
internships, prestigious competitions, comprehensive projects,
What’s more, even in the midst of rising college costs, you can be
doctorates, offered by eight unique colleges. In addition to overall
study abroad and more.
university accreditation, many of our degree programs are further
INVESTMENT. activities, including academic and honors, social and professional, Outstanding learning spaces and places are everywhere, so expect to
or cultural and recreational choices to suit your interests. If you’re
be impressed when you visit. Located on 236 acres, our campus is
interested in learning new skills, taking on leadership roles or
As a valued member of our surrounding community, we play an
comfortably compact and beautifully landscaped. If you want to live
volunteering for service projects, then student government, the
assured that Cal State Fullerton remains a great value, with one of the
active role through partnerships and collaborations. You can make
on campus, our new $143-million residence hall complex opened
Student Leadership Institute and our Center for Internships and
lowest public university tuitions in the nation and one that’s still below
the most of rewarding opportunities to become an active citizen
in summer 2011, adding 1,064 beds plus a stellar dining facility to
Community Engagement offer more choices for involvement.
and get involved through service and volunteerism.
existing student housing. The Mihaylo College of Business and
distinguished by national accreditations and associations. A number
At Cal State Fullerton, when we meet prospective students like you, we
the national average. In fact, recently, Cal State Fullerton was recognized
of them have achieved national prominence because of our outstanding
see future graduates. That means our entire campus community shares
as a national leader in price, quality and accessibility, according to a
faculty and alumni achievements. In fact, U.S. News & World Report
a commitment to helping you succeed, from your first day of new student
report by the Washington D.C.-based Education Trust.
consistently ranks Fullerton among the Top 10 Public Universities-
orientation and throughout your college experience. Academic advising,
Master’s Institutions in the West.
Freshman Programs, peer mentoring and tutoring, and Student Academic
Economics opened its $87.5-million home in 2008, and our recently
You’ll also be inspired by our proud Titan alumni, who number more
On our campus you will also enjoy a comfortable, small-college
completed 95,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center is a favorite
than 200,000 and represent outstanding leaders in every field. They
atmosphere where it’s easy to fit in. Everywhere on campus, you’ll
among the campus community. Other highlights include one of
serve as role models, provide invaluable networking connections,
Our location is also one of our major assets, offering the resources of
meet students who are a lot like you – more than 35,000 who reflect
California’s leading university performing arts facilities, well-equipped
and willingly share their expertise by mentoring students like you.
Services are just some of ways we’ll help you succeed and stay on track
a dynamic, flourishing area that includes Orange County, metropolitan
California’s rich, multicultural population. Opportunities to learn
laboratories and state-of-the-art classrooms, and a picturesque 26-acre
to a timely graduation.
Los Angeles and the expanding Inland Empire.
and work together with students from diverse social, economic and
arboretum. Three parking structures have expanded student parking,
Commitment, value, investment – California State University, Fullerton
cultural backgrounds not only enrich your college experience, you
and you can easily walk to classes within 10 minutes.
makes a serious difference.
gain invaluable perspectives and skills that enhance your ability to compete and succeed beyond college.
What is the average age of students? The average age of incoming freshmen is 18 years old. The average age
Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions
of all undergraduate students is 23, and the average age of all Cal State
from prospective freshmen.*
Fullerton students, including graduate students is 24.
Undergraduate Degrees American Studies
Geography Environmental Analysis
Anthropology
What are typical test scores and high school grade point averages for incoming freshmen? In fall, 2011, the average high school GPA for incoming freshmen was 3.37. The average SAT score was 1020; the average math score was 520, and the average verbal score was 501. CSUF does
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18 AVERAGE AGE OF INCOMING FRESHMEN
not include the writing scores from either of the admissions tests
23
in the computation of the CSU Eligibility Index.
Art History, General Studio Art, Teaching, Ceramics, Crafts, Creative Photography, Drawing and Painting, Entertainment Arts/Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Printmaking, Sculpture
AVERAGE AGE OF ALL CSUF STUDENTS
AVERAGE AGE OF ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
3.37
Math 520 Verbal 501
Is it true that Cal State Fullerton doesn’t admit many freshmen? As a matter of fact, we offer admission to almost half of our applicants. For example, for fall 2011, we received 35,204 applications from first-time
What do I need to know about impaction?
freshmen. Of this number, 16,412 students which is an acceptance
freshmen. This means that all freshman applicants, whether in
rate of 47 percent.
our local admissions area or outside the local admissions area, must anticipate meeting higher levels of competition than the minimum eligibility index required by non-impacted CSU 2011 ACCEPTANCE RATE
n Engineering and Computer Science
Human Services
n Health and Human Development
International Business
n Humanities and Social Sciences
Japanese Kinesiology
n Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
Latin American Studies
n Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Liberal Studies Linguistics Mathematics Applied Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Teaching
Manufacturing Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Advertising, Entertainment and Tourism Communications, Journalism, Photocommunications, Public Relations
Music Accompanying, Composition, Instrumental Jazz and Commercial Music, Keyboard, Liberal Arts, Music Education, Music History and Theory, Voice
Nursing Philosophy Social, Moral and Legal Philosophy for the Professions
Communicative Disorders
Physics
Comparative Literature
Political Science Public Administration
Academic Advisement Center 657-278-3606 Admissions and Records 278-2300 Adult Re-entry/Women’s Center 278-3889 Campus Tours 278-2501 Career Center 278-3121 Center for Careers in Teaching 278-7130 Disabled Students Services 278-3117 Educational Opportunity Program 278-2784 Extended Education 278-2611 Financial Aid 278-3125 Health Center 278-2800 Housing Services & Residence Life 278-2168 International Education
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Public Administration
New Student Orientation 278-2501
Dance
Radio-TV-Film
Transfer Center 278-3358
Earth Science
Religious Studies
University Honors & Scholars Center 278-7440
Economics
Sociology
Veterans Certification 278-2086
What happens if I miss an admission deadline?
Electrical Engineering
Spanish
Please note that Cal State Fullerton strictly enforces stated
English
Speech Communication
application deadlines. Students who miss a stated deadline may
Ethnic Studies
Theatre Arts
35,204 APPLICATIONS FROM FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
undergraduates taking six or fewer units and $3,338 per semester
What majors are most often selected by incoming freshmen?
n Education
Computer Science
For fall 2012-13, tuition and fees are $2,084 per semester for
updates regarding tuition fees.)
n Communications
History
Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
What are tuition and fees for undergraduates?
subject to change. (Please visit http://sfs.fullerton.edu for
Accounting, Business Economics, Entertainment and Tourism Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Management Science, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance
Communications
16,421
n Arts
Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Thematic Plan
Business Administration
Architectural Engineering
admission if they only meet minimum eligibility.
for those taking more than six units. Please note that fees are
Environmental Chemistry, Biotechnology
Biological Science
Civil Engineering
47%
Health Science
Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
Biochemistry
Child and Adolescent Development
were accepted for admission,
Cal State Fullerton is an impacted campus for all first-time
campuses. In fact, local area students are not guaranteed
Athletic Training
Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation Biology; Cell and Developmental Biology; Marine Biology; Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
SAT 1020
GPA
Geology
Art
8 unique colleges
have their application cancelled or their admission rescinded.
Afro-Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano Studies
European Studies
Is financial aid available?
In fall 2011, the five majors most often selected by incoming
If you’re concerned about the costs of attending college, please be assured
freshmen were:
that you’re not alone. Our Financial Aid Office assists 50 percent of our
n Business Administration
671
students with loans, grants and scholarships. We also offer informative
n Biology
304
workshops to help you and your parents determine the type of financial
n Psychology
263
aid that is best for you.
n Communications
225
n Kinesiology
224
n Undeclared students
617
French
Liberal Arts, Production/Performance, Playwriting, Acting, Directing, Technical Production/Design, Musical Theatre, Teaching
& Study Abroad 278-2787
Veterans Student Services 278-8660 University Outreach 278-2086 Campus Operator 278-2011
Women’s Studies
For complete information about degree programs, visit fullerton.edu/admissions.
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*SOURCE OF DATA IS FROM FALL 2011 SNAPSHOTS OF FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH & ANALY TICAL STUDIES
admissions
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