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Fullerton College

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA · Suburb · 17,121 students
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$6,134
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$43,366
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Established in 1913 as the oldest continuously operating community college in California, Fullerton College is renowned for its exceptional transfer pathways to the University of California and California State University systems, particularly neighboring CSU Fullerton. The institution boasts standout programs in business administration, STEM, administration of justice, and cosmetology, alongside a nationally recognized theatre and fine arts division. Campus culture is welcoming and community-driven, set against historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and energized by competitive Hornet athletics, robust support centers, and dozens of active student clubs. Distinctive initiatives like the Fullerton College Promise provide tuition-free education and dedicated mentorship to eligible first-time students, making it an accessible launchpad for four-year degrees and career advancement.

Wikipedia:Fullerton College (FC) is a public community college in Fullerton, California, United States. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and the North Orange County Community College District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California.

Location
Fullerton, CA, 92832-2095 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
14 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,150$12,379
Books & supplies$2,267$2,267
Cost of attendance$14,369$25,598 est.
Average net price$6,134Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$12,379
In-state: $1,150
Books & supplies$2,267
Cost of attendance$25,598 est.
In-state: $14,369
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $6,134
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,944
$30–48k
$5,200
$48–75k
$7,915
$75–110k
$10,392
$110k+
$11,574
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 18% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 33% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,531
10 yrs after entry$43,366
Debt
Median at graduation$4,500
Monthly payment$48
Middle 50% owe$2.8k–$9k
90th percentile$13,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
53%
Family income
$20,971
Independent
32%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
58%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
61%
Black
3%
Asian
13%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$13,251/mo
Teaching spend
$6,826
per student
Federal loans
2%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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