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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

California State University-Fullerton admits about 9 in 10 applicants (91%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 21% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 44%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled13 of 100 · 6,887 students
Admitted, went elsewhere78 of 100 · 41,595
Not admitted9 of 100 · 5,077

The funnel

Applied
53,559
Admitted
48,482
Enrolled
6,887

$70 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 89%, women at 92%.

Women admitted92%
Men admitted89%
14%

Yield

14% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college14%
14%
← 5%higher than 28% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college91%
91%
← More selectivemore selective than 21% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How California State University-Fullerton reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. California State University-Fullerton doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)