Fullerton College

Fullerton College is a public community college located in Fullerton, CA. It offers 157 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,151 for California residents and $9,399 for out-of-state students at Fullerton College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,921) of public community colleges in California.
It has 18,370 students that are higher than the average population (5,302 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 6,010 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $38,500.

Academic Overview

Fullerton College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Fullerton, California.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,151 for California residents and $9,399 for other students on average. It offers 157 degree programs through 72 Certificate, 85 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address321 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA
Phone714-992-7000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,151
Out-of-State$9,399
Student Population »18,370 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate10%
Retention Rate72% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,684
Students to Faculty23:1 (4.35%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$38,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,151 for California residents and $9,399 for out-of-state students at Fullerton College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,921) over public community colleges in California.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Fullerton College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,151$9,399
Books & Supplies$2,267
Off-Campus Living Costs$25,409
Average Financial Aid$4,684
Cost of Attendance$28,827$37,075
After Financial Aid$24,143$32,391
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$38,500
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Fullerton College$1,151$9,399
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fullerton College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 72 Certificate, 85 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7285NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Area Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 66 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 57 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information Technology8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 32 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer GraphicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist103 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED 99 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 54 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and TextilesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile ManufactureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 48 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,544 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 34 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MicrobiologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 35 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 1,184 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 33 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Religion/Religious StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
AstronomyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 48 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 166 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 109 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 35 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 135 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and MillworkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing Arts1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
63 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel Design2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Interior Design10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 39 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 41 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
359 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 44 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 18,370 students at Fullerton College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 8,081 male students and 9,732 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total17,8136,61111,202
Male Students8,0813,1064,975
Female Students9,7323,5056,227

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Fullerton College, there are 18,370 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 11,912 students were attending classes through distance learning (6,010 students are enrolled exclusively and 5,902 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment18,370
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses6,010
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses5,902
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses6,458

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