The student population of Fullerton College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Fullerton College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
21,427 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
8,191 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
13,236 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
141 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,191 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,236 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
13%
% Hispanic
54%
45%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
22%
25%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,138 is less than the state average of $2,083. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,010 is less than the state average of $7,122. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,138
$2,083
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,010
$7,122
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,125
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,815
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Fullerton College is a public, two-year community college governed
by a Board of Trustees under the laws of the State of California.
It was established in April, 1913, when the governing board of
Fullerton Union High School approved a motion that a two-year
postgraduate course be added to the curriculum. The new Junior
College - for such it was called from the beginning - opened in
September, 1913, with 26 students and a curriculum of 10 courses.
In 1922 the college was reorganized as an independent junior
college district. After holding classes on the Fullerton High
School campus for its first 23 years, the college began moving to
its own fourteen acre campus next door in 1936. Since offering its
first classes in 1913, Fullerton College has grown to become one of
the most successful community colleges in the nation. The
foundation of Fullerton College's success is the uniquely talented
and dedicated faculty, administrators and staff who share a
commitment to high academic standards, comprehensive opportunities
for students and individual attention to student needs. Fullerton
College offers a comprehensive array of academic programs with 90
majors leading to the A.A. or A.S. degree in both academic and
vocational subjects, as well as 68 programs leading to vocational
certificates. Fullerton College also enjoys one of the highest
transfer rates in the state sending graduates to the University of
California, California State University campuses and other
institutions of higher education. In addition to excellent programs
and services, Fullerton College offers a truly collegiate
environment. The college's 18,000 students enjoy numerous
extracurricular activities in student government, the campus
newspaper, championship intercollegiate athletics, performance
groups in theatre and music, cultural groups and media production
in radio and television broadcasting, to name a few.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fullerton College's tuition is approximately $1,138 for In-State students and $6,010 for Out-State students.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 21,427 students
In-state tuition: $1,138
Out-state tuition: $6,010
Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
Minority enrollment: 78%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Orange County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,060 per year for in-state students and $5,648 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
