At a glance
Average net price
$6,134
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
33.8%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
17,121
In-state tuition
$1,150
Out-of-state tuition
$12,379
Cost of attendance
$14,369
Median earnings (10y)
$43,366
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
33 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (63% of credentials).
- STEM6%
- Health1%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts63%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services8%
- Liberal arts30.7%~5,249 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary22.8%~3,910 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business9.5%~1,625 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences3.9%~666 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~652 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~589 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~469 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~413 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~370 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~339 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~279 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.6%~267 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.5%~264 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~240 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~176 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~176 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- English1.0%~173 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~159 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~159 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.9%~151 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~144 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.6%~99 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.4%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation0.2%~36 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture0.1%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 3,248 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate's | 2,546 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 744 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 364 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 285 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 230 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 228 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Associate's | 209 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 156 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Associate's | 117 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 110 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 109 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 106 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 100 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Associate's | 99 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Associate's | 93 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 92 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 86 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 84 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 77 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 74 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 66 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 64 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 60 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 57 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 53 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 51 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 43 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 34 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Fullerton College
Fullerton College is a very large institution located in Fullerton, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 17,121 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Fullerton College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,134 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,150 for in-state students and $12,379 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,369 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 33.8%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,366 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Fullerton College confers degrees and certificates across 33 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (63% of credentials), social sciences (12% of credentials), business (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Fullerton, California (suburb), Fullerton College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Fullerton College
Q.How much does Fullerton College cost?
The average net price at Fullerton College is $6,134 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,369.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Fullerton College?
Fullerton College has a 6-year graduation rate of 33.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Fullerton College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Fullerton College graduate earns $43,366 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Fullerton College?
Published tuition is $1,150 in-state and $12,379 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Fullerton College located?
Fullerton College is located in Fullerton, California (ZIP 92832).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Fullerton College at their official website.