Fullerton College
Fullerton College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Fullerton, CA. Fullerton College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Fullerton College is $1,151 for California residents and $12,379 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 31.71% from last year at Fullerton.
- Total 19,521 students have enrolled in Fullerton and, of that, 6,379 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Fullerton offers 167 programs.
- The graduation rate of Fullerton is 34% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Fullerton College is $1,151 for California residents and $12,379 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 31.71% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,154 | $7,514 |
| 2022 | $1,154 | $7,514 |
| 2023 | $1,150 | $9,538 |
| 2024 | $1,151 | $9,399 |
| 2025 | $1,151 | $12,379 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Fullerton College offers 157 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Fullerton College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 85 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 37 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 157 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,544 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 103 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 31 |
| Interior Design | 10 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 166 |
| Sociology | 135 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 109 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 99 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 66 |
Student Population
Total 19,521 students have enrolled to Fullerton College. By gender, there are 9,186 male and 10,335 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.89 to 1.
Fullerton College offers online degree/certificate programs and 6,379 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 | 19 | 9 |
| Asian | 2,564 | 1,280 | 1,284 |
| Black or African American | 568 | 294 | 274 |
| Hispanic | 11,917 | 5,282 | 6,635 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| White | 2,793 | 1,449 | 1,344 |
| Two or More Races | 1,081 | 546 | 535 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 345 | 196 | 149 |
| Total | 19,521 | 9,186 | 10,335 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Fullerton College is 34% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $3,924 and 59% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 72% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,924 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 313 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 631 |