Fullerton College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Fullerton, California, Fullerton is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Fullerton College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fullerton College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fullerton is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Fullerton suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,154

Cost of attendance at Fullerton College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,802

Cost of attendance at Fullerton College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Fullerton College received on average $5,519 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,519

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	863	46%	$4,900	$4,228,582
Other Federal Grant	1,483	79%	$4,331	$6,423,082
State Grant/Scholarships	1,554	83%	$1,642	$2,552,265
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	10	1%	$470	$4,700
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,627	87%	$5,519	$8,980,047

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fullerton College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fullerton College students is 34.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.8%.

34.3%

asian 52.5% 126 students
African American 14.0% 7 students
white 43.4% 118 students
unknown 20.6% 19 students
hawaiian 25.0% 2 students
hispanic 29.1% 322 students
International Students 50.9% 28 students
Mixed Race 44.2% 23 students

Service Offerings

Fullerton College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fullerton College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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