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Fullerton, CA · Sacramento, CA
| California State University-Fullerton | California State University-Sacramento | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $6,555/yr | $9,338/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $3,315/yr | $6,501/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $13,750 | $15,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $4,123/yr | $7,001/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $6,090/yr | $9,212/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $8,930/yr | $11,814/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,631/yr | $18,861/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $146/mo | $159/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,080/yr | $19,174/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $19,074/yr | $21,042/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,005/yr | $1,160/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,443/yr | $4,904/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $18,269/yr | $22,945/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,470/yr | $8,018/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,070/yr | $20,618/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 48% | 49% |
| Students taking federal loans | 22% | 23% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 94% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 48,591 | 25,994 |
| Students accepted | 42,149 | 24,336 |
| Students who enrolled | 7,070 | 3,884 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,951/yr | $64,876/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,060–$89,304 | $43,257–$89,789 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 80% | 73% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 58% | 52% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 67% | 56% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,558/yr | $51,074/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 39% | 28% |
| Pell students who graduate | 69% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 73% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 72% | 63% |
| Students who transfer out | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,954/yr | $58,491/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Psychology 11% · Communication & Journalism 8% | Health Professions 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Social Sciences 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $193,133/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $116,001/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 38,546 | 28,350 |
| Students per professor | 26 : 1 | 24 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,902 | 3,123 |
| Average professor pay | $12,295/mo | $11,717/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 49% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $28,124 | $27,217 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Sacramento, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1957 | 1947 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 1.6% |
| Men | 44% | 45% |
| Women | 56% | 55% |
| White students | 13% | 23% |
| Black students | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 56% | 38% |
| Asian students | 21% | 21% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 49% | 49% |
| Part-time students | 18% | 19% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,992/yr | $8,604/yr |
| Endowment | $142.2M | $86.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,278 | 3,280 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $13,710/yr | $8,208/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,644/yr | $5,696/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 348 | 514 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.6M | $7.3M |
| Athletics budget | $26.4M | $46.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $26.4M | $46.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $206,405 | $291,961 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.