California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton is one of the fifty public 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Fullerton.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 40,905 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,437 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,860 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 87%). Every year 66% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.California State University-Fullerton's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,742, and fees were $1,108. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,622 and $1,108 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students40,905 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate87% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 57 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 3 | 13 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1981 - 06/30/2007 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1981 - 06/30/2007 |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 01/27/2007 - Current |
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 01/31/2004 - 01/27/2007 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/01/2007 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 04/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
46%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1020 to 1180 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $55 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | -- | -- | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | -- | -- | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | -- | -- | $49,500 |
| FNP | 50 | -- | -- | $19,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of California State University-Fullerton's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,772 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $806 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $2,731 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $5,363 |
| Federal Student Loans | 32% | $4,928 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $11,963 |
$8,562
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,850 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,093 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,020 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,187 |
| Over $110,000$16,921 |
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Student Population
35,162
Undergrads
5,743
Graduates
23,323
Women
17,582
Men
76%
Full-time
24%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
41% |
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Asian |
20% |
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White |
20% |
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Non-resident alien |
8% |
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Two or more races |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
