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66.7%Acceptance
$7,073Tuition
36,956Students
69%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$62,951Earnings
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Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,073
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,953
Average Net Price
$5,646
Students Receiving Financial Aid
47.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,348
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$18,464
Books & Supplies
$965
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,386
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$146/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
70.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
22.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
47.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,675
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,466
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,438
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,101
$110,001+ $14,831

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $26,386 sticker price at Cal State Fullerton. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,675 per year, while those from families making over $110,000 pay $14,831. The average student pays $5,646 annually, which adds up to about $22,600 over four years. Nearly half of students receive financial aid, and 47% qualify for Pell Grants.

Graduates typically leave with $13,750 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $146. That's manageable compared to the median earnings of $39,215 one year after graduation and $62,951 ten years out. The 70% loan repayment rate shows most graduates can handle their payments. In-state students get the best deal since 99% of students pay California resident rates of $7,073 rather than the $18,953 out-of-state tuition. First-generation college students from working families in Orange County often find this one of their most affordable options for a four-year degree.

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