California State University-Fullerton
About
California State University, Fullerton is a public research university in Fullerton, California, United States. With a total enrollment of more than 41,000, it has the largest student body of the California State University (CSU) system, and its graduate student body of more than 5,000 is one of the largest in the CSU and in all of California. As of fall 2016, the school had 2,083 faculty, of whom 782 were on the tenure track. The university offers 109 degree programs: 55 undergraduate degrees and 54 graduate degrees, including three doctoral programs.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 3.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CSU vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions CSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia State University-Fullerton | 70% | 90.5% | 43,662 | $5,646 | R2 Research |
California State University-Long Beach | 69% | 46.3% | 42,003 | $8,931 | R2 Research |
California State University-Northridge | 57% | 93.4% | 38,313 | $7,599 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Sacramento | 56% | 94.0% | 31,943 | $10,512 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Central Michigan University | 59% | 89.8% | 14,488 | $16,041 | R2 Research |
Florida International University | 74% | 54.7% | 54,723 | $9,133 | R1 Research |
George Mason University | 68% | 87.5% | 39,766 | $18,287 | R1 Research |
Georgia State University | 53% | 55.4% | 34,944 | $15,931 | R1 Research |
Kent State University at Kent | 64% | 86.3% | 26,374 | $19,614 | R1 Research |
Northern Illinois University | 49% | 69.8% | 15,414 | $12,909 | R2 Research |
San Diego State University | 76% | 36.2% | 41,137 | $16,174 | R2 Research |
San Francisco State University | 50% | 96.4% | 22,563 | $12,882 | R2 Research |
San Jose State University | 69% | 84.6% | 37,661 | $13,741 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Temple University | 75% | 80.4% | 29,640 | $29,219 | R1 Research |
Texas State University | 55% | 89.3% | 40,674 | $16,438 | R2 Research |
Texas Tech University | 69% | 72.6% | 40,757 | $20,071 | R1 Research |
University of Central Florida | 78% | 40.1% | 69,713 | $10,650 | R1 Research |
University of Houston | 65% | 73.9% | 47,980 | $13,853 | R1 Research |
University of North Texas | 61% | 72.2% | 46,864 | $14,352 | R1 Research |
Virginia Commonwealth University | 63% | 92.6% | 28,464 | $19,452 | R1 Research |
West Virginia University | 64% | 89.0% | 23,643 | $12,997 | R1 Research |
Western Michigan University | 58% | 84.6% | 16,744 | $18,701 | R2 Research |
| Peer group median | 64% | 84.6% | 37,987 | $14,103 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The page belongs to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning at California State University, Fullerton. It provides links to important institutional data, including student and faculty statistics, dashboards, and the Common Data Set. For more information or assistance, visitors are encouraged to contact the office via email.
Visit IR office page- Su Swarat, Ph.D.Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, Accreditation Liaison Officer
- Yessica De La Torre Roman, Ed.D.Director, Assessment
- Kale Yi, B.S.Research Analyst
- Gina Park, Ph.D.Senior Data Strategist
- Rachel RobbinsStrategic Initiatives Specialist
- Doug VuBusiness Intelligence Analyst
- April KiyabuStudent Success Analyst
- Allan TaingSenior Research Analyst
- Noha Abdou, Ed.D.Director, Institutional Research
- Afshin KarimiSenior Research Associate & IR Lead
- Robert Dawson, M.A.Enrollment Planning Specialist
- Esperanza Villegas, M.F.A.Assessment Analyst
- Kyusang Park, Ph.D.Research Analyst
- Sarah HenschelAdministrative Support Coordinator
- Thomas LeungResearch Analyst
Common Data Set (13)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardfullerton.edu
- Data definitionGlossary - Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning | CSUFThis page from California State University-Fullerton provides a glossary of terms related to institutional planning and effectiveness, including detailed definitions of concepts and metrics such as Academic Year, Census Data, and Graduation Rate. The glossary aims to clarify the terminology used in institutional research and data reporting at CSUF.fullerton.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookCSUF Facts2025The CSUF Facts document contains several key data points about California State University, Fullerton, including applications, enrollment, demographic breakdown, and degrees awarded, focusing on fall semester census data. The information is maintained by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning.fullerton.edu
- GlossaryGlossary - Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning | CSUFThe glossary from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning at California State University-Fullerton provides definitions for key terms used in institutional research and planning. It offers descriptions and explanations for terms related to academic schedules, student demographics, enrollment statistics, and faculty classifications. This resource assists in understanding various metrics and reports used within the university's institutional framework.fullerton.edu
- Strategic planCSUF Strategic Plan 2024-20292026The CSUF Strategic Plan 2024-2029, titled 'Fullerton Forward', is a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the university's role as a model institution. It focuses on inclusive education, community engagement, and robust support systems to empower students, faculty, and staff. With an emphasis on diverse and innovative academic offerings, improved campus operations, and strengthened community relations, the plan sets a roadmap for sustainable growth and societal impact.planning.fullerton.edu
Grants & funding opportunities (6)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityJudith A. Presch Desert Research ScholarshipCSU Fullertoninstitution_site$500
- opportunityCSU Desert Studies Faculty Grant-writing Support AwardCSU Fullertoninstitution_site
- opportunityDesert Conservation ProgramWildlife Conservation Boardinstitution_site
- opportunityIntramural Funding OpportunitiesCalifornia State University-Fullertoninstitution_site
- opportunityNational Park Service FellowshipsNational Park Serviceinstitution_site
- opportunityWestern National Parks Association GrantsWestern National Parks Associationinstitution_site
IR job openings (2)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (10)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Tanya Michnevich BraccoTheatre Arts
- Rubén CarbajalTheatre Arts-Musical Theatre
- Marc CherryTheatre Arts
- Brian CrosbyArt-Illustration
- Farnaz Esnaashari-CharmatzArt-Entertainment Art/Animation
- Andrew FelicianoArt-Entertainment Art/Animation
- Bruce HealeyMusic
- Rob IstadMusic
- Kirsten VangsnessTheatre Arts
- Linda WoolvertonTheatre Arts
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