California State University-Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton, also known as Cal State Fullerton, is located in the city of Fullerton in Orange County, California. It was established in 1959 as the Orange County State College. In June of 1972, the school was given its present name. The campus is spread across an area of 236 acres. CSUF offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:

• College of Communications
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Computer Science
• College of Health and Human Development
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• College of the Arts
• Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics

CSUF’s campus is home to over 150 recognized clubs and organizations. Its athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I's Big West Conference and are nicknamed the Titans.

California State University-Fullerton Highlights

Where California State University-Fullerton stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media, drama and performing arts, business and management, and fine arts.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Cal State Fullerton Students

The student enrollment at Cal State Fullerton was 37,130 in 2007 (29,821 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Cal State Fullerton participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Cal State Fullerton provides on-campus housing for 821 of its 29,821 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Cal State Fullerton Athletics

Cal State Fullerton is in the Big West Conference for major sports.

Cal State Fullerton offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 109 male students received the aid (men were 45% of those receiving aid) and 131 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 55% of students receiving such aid) .

Cal State Fullerton Admissions (2007)

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