Fullerton College, CA
Public2-Year • Very LargeAssociate's College • High Transfer • Largely Traditional StudentsOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
Fullerton College Rankings
Affordability95
Retention26
Graduation1
Earnings12
Diversity68
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Fullerton College
-Bachelor’s
55%Associate’s
45%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism5%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Construction Trades1%
Education<1%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities25%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies8%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Precision Production<1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Fullerton College
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Fullerton College
$1KIn-State Tuition
$6KOut-of-State Tuition
$11KAverage Total Cost
$5KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $5K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $7K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $9K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $11K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Fullerton College
4%Receive Federal Loans
$6KMedian Federal Debt
36%Repayment Rate
-Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 64% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 3% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 1% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $13K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $9K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 30% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 36% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 43% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 49% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Fullerton College
70%Retention Rate
15%Transfer Rate
24%Withdrawal Rate
30%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 9% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 30% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 38% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 47% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 18% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 37% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 31% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 39% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 26% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Fullerton College
85%Employment Rate
$25KMedian Salary
$14K25 Pctl Salary
$38K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 81% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 79% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 81% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Fullerton College
20,260Undergraduates
33%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 19% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 54% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 2% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Fullerton College, CA
United Education Institute-Anaheim
2 miles, S
Hope International University
2 miles, E
California State University-Fullerton
2 miles, E
Marshall B Ketchum University
2 miles, NE