Fullerton College is a public community college located in Fullerton, CA. It offers 157 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Fullerton College is $1,151 for California residents and $9,399 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 18,370 students, which is higher than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 6,010 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. 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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7285NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Area Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CommunicationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 66 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Journalism 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television 57 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information Technology8 completers
29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Graphics NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist103 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 31 completers
NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant 54 completers
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textiles1 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Manufacture NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal31 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 48 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,544 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 34 completers
NOT OFFERED
MicrobiologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 35 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Religion/Religious StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
AstronomyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 48 completers
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 166 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 109 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 35 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 135 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing Arts1 completers
63 completers
NOT OFFERED
DanceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel Design2 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Interior Design10 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 39 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 41 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management3 completers
359 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping5 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Real Estate 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 44 completers
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) Enrollment

Of the 18,370 total students, 11,912 students enrolled through distance learning (6,010 students enrolled exclusively and 5,902 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Fullerton College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, 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%)