CSUF acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
California State University-Fullerton · Public · Fullerton, CA · 37,125 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
CSUF admitted 86.7% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 45.8% in 2013. California residents pay $7,952 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $21,272.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 45.8% | 38,909 | 17,817 |
| 2014 | 44.5% | 40,955 | 18,212 |
| 2015 | 41.9% | 41,841 | 17,515 |
| 2016 | 48.2% | 44,493 | 21,459 |
| 2017 | 45.7% | 45,808 | 20,943 |
| 2018 | 43.4% | 51,415 | 22,317 |
| 2019 | 52.7% | 50,105 | 26,398 |
| 2020 | 67.6% | 45,449 | 30,733 |
| 2021 | 59.4% | 45,140 | 26,827 |
| 2022 | 66.7% | 48,748 | 32,527 |
| 2023 | 86.7% | 48,591 | 42,149 |
Applications went from 38,909 in fall 2013 to 48,591 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,620 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $2,878 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,852 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,994 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,753 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,952 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $21,272 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $17,787 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $5,115 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| CSUDH CA | 91.3% | $7,853 in-state |
| Cal State LA CA | 91.9% | $7,530 in-state |
| CSUN CA | 93.1% | $7,850 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Out of 48,591 applications for fall 2023, CSUF admitted 42,149, an admit rate of 86.7%.1 In 2013 the rate was 45.8%, which means it climbed 40.9 percentage points over the decade.1 Declines came in 5 of the 10 yearly changes, and the rate stood at 67.6% in 2020.1 The admitted group grew 137%, from 17,817 to 42,149, while applications grew 25%.1 Applications were flat in the latest year, and admitted students grew 30%.1
The university is test-blind, so no SAT or ACT scores are reported.1
For 2025-26 the posted in-state tuition and fees are $7,952, with $21,272 for students from outside California.2 Against a California public median of $8,846 across 33 bachelor's colleges, the in-state price here of $7,952 is lower.2 After grants in 2024-25, the lowest income band ($0 to $30,000) paid an average of $2,620, the $75,001 to $110,000 band paid $6,994, and families over $110,000 paid $14,753.2
The 6-year graduation rate for 2019 entrants is 68%, and the California median across 123 bachelor's colleges is 60%.2 Undergraduates numbered 37,125 in 2023, and 82% of the fall 2023 entrants were back the following fall.2,4 Median earnings reached $69,015 at 10 years after entry, and median debt for graduating borrowers was $13,594.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 48,591 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 42,149 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 7,070 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 37,125 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-blind | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,952 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $21,272 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $17,787 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $5,115 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $2,620 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $2,878 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $3,852 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $6,994 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $14,753 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 68% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 82% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 53% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $69,015 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $13,594 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, California (N = 33) | $8,846 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, California (N = 123) | 60% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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