Fullerton College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$8,306

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.163%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

19,521

37.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.8%

586 Graduates

About

Fullerton College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fullerton College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,483 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (97 degrees), and Paralegal (14 degrees).

In 2024, 4,860 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fullerton College. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,830 degrees), 3.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (797 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fullerton College is $1,104, which is $−7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Fullerton College was 0.163%, corresponding to 1 out of the 612 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fullerton College is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,306.

In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending Fullerton College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fullerton College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Fullerton College is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fullerton College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,306

2024 Value

19.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fullerton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,306. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fullerton College grew by 19.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fullerton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,714

Room and Board

$2,267

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fullerton College was of $20,714 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.12% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,267. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fullerton College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Fullerton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.72% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fullerton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.163%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Fullerton College was 0.163%, which represents 1 out of the 612 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fullerton College had a total enrollment of 19,521 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fullerton College is 7,300 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,221. This means that 37.4% of students enrolled at Fullerton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fullerton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% White, 13.1% Asian, 5.54% Two or More Races, 2.91% Black or African American, 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fullerton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.1%) and White Male (7.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fullerton College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,521 students. The full-time enrollment at Fullerton College is 7,300 and the part-time enrollment is 12,221. This means that 37.4% of students enrolled at Fullerton College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fullerton College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fullerton College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Fullerton College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fullerton College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
11,917 enrolled students
White
2,793 enrolled students
Asian
2,564 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fullerton College is 61% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% White, 13.1% Asian, 5.54% Two or More Races, 2.91% Black or African American, 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 345 students (1.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 898 more women than men received degrees from Fullerton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fullerton College is hispanic or latino (2,830 degrees awarded). There were 3.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (797 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fullerton College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,483 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (97 degrees) and Paralegal (14 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fullerton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,110 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,490 degrees), and Human Sciences (96 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fullerton College are Elementary & middle school teachers (253,277 people), Other managers (246,307 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (164,899 people), Secondary school teachers (117,143 people), and Education administrators (103,101 people).

The most specialized majors at Fullerton College in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,110 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,490 degrees), Human Sciences (96 degrees), History (45 degrees), and Communications (133 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fullerton College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Fullerton College are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,110 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,490 degrees), Human Sciences (96 degrees), History (45 degrees), and Communications (133 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fullerton College are Elementary & secondary schools (598,669 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (289,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (224,989 people), Computer Systems Design (204,872 people), and Legal services (146,606 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fullerton College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,483 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
97 degrees awarded
Paralegal
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fullerton College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,483 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fullerton College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,981

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,879

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,981 degrees were awarded to men at Fullerton College, which is 0.688 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,879).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fullerton College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 622 degrees were awarded to men at Fullerton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.717 times less than the 868 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 868 degrees were awarded to men at Fullerton College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.4 times more than the 622 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from Fullerton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,830 degrees awarded
White
797 degrees awarded
Asian
681 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fullerton College is hispanic or latino (2,830 degrees awarded). There were 3.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (797 degrees).

2.06% of degree recipients (100 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,266 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2,085 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,957 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fullerton College is hispanic or latino female (2,266 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (2,085 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fullerton College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 86 employees, Service, with 64 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.3M - Federal
$45.2M - State
$2.1M - Local

As of 2024, Fullerton College received $4.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $45.2M from state grants and contracts, and $2.1M from local grants and contracts.

Instructional Salaries

$37.7M

Instructional Salaries

278

Number of Employees

In 2024, Fullerton College paid a total of $37.7M to 278 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fullerton College were Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees, Service with 64 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees.

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