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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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