History
Founded in 1957, California State University Fullerton (CSUF) is a major regional university in an area that includes Orange County, metropolitan Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
Education
- Cal State Fullerton offers over 100 degree programmes — undergraduate and graduate, including a doctorate in education and doctor in nursing practice.
- Many of these programmes have achieved national prominence because of our outstanding faculty and alumni achievements.
Research
- The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) works with other units throughout the campus to seek external support for faculty research, creative activity, and institutional projects that support the educational and service mission of the university.
- Collaboration is sought across disciplines, departments, and community partners in preparing proposals to federal, state, and private agencies.
Career
The CSUF Career Guide provides helpful information and resources on the following topics:
- Major & Career Exploration
- The Job Search Process
- Resume Writing
- Job Search Letters
- Interviewing
- Applying to Graduate School
Student services
- International Student Advising provides in-person services and advising to international students attending California State University, Fullerton.
- This office can assist you with immigration, academic, social or any other issue during your time at the University.
Housing services
Living on campus helps you make connections with fellow Titans, become more involved and have easy access to campus resources. Join approximately 2,000 students in a safe, convenient and supportive living community that can help strengthen your personal and academic success.
- The Residence Halls
- The Suites
- Single Occupancy Apartments
- Double Occupancy Apartments
Library services
- The Pollak Library provides extensive services and assistance to the CSUF community, as well as to visiting students and scholars, and to the public.
- The library is nationally recognized for innovative spaces, collections, services, tools, and its programmes.
ICT services
The following providers have taken the pledge:
- AT&T:
- Charter: offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps
- Sprint: providing unlimited data to existing customers for 60 days, starting March 19 or earlier
- T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile
Medical services
- In order to meet health insurance requirements for international students, Cal State Fullerton requires all students to purchase Health Insurance .
- You may not be able to register for classes without purchasing your health insurance.
Campus life
CSUF Housing and Residential Engagement offers great housing options to meet other students, learn more about American culture, and be immersed in the student life and spirit of Cal State Fullerton.
- Options include traditional style and apartment style accommodations
- Furnished rooms include bed, desk, chair, lamp and closet
- Utilities are included in the rent
- Choice of 5 different meal plans
- Contract: Academic Year, though limited spaces for one-semester contracts are available.
Sports facilities
- The Cal State Fullerton Department of Athletics utilizes and maintains several facilities for competition and administration of 15 intercollegiate athletic programmes.
Student clubs
Outside of the classroom, you’ll enjoy a choice of more than 375 clubs and organizations, study abroad, Division I sports, cultural pursuits and much more.
Accreditation
- California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) - Senior College and University CommissionOpens in new window.
- CSUF received its first accreditation in 1961, and most recently received reaffirmation of accreditation in 2019.
California State University Fullerton Overview
California State University Fullerton Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 21.5% United States
Top 14.8% Worldwide
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1028
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 39 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 767 | 1067 | 1028 |
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California State University Fullerton Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Fullerton City
California State University Fullerton Student Reviews & Awards
4.4
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 5 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Good education
Great atmosphere and overall good education. Parking availability was not the best at the beginning of a semester. A decent amount of students lived of campus and commuted, so sometimes social life was limited to those people you knew well.
CSUF is a supportive and welcoming place
All the staff at this campus is extremely helpful and easy going, specifically all the professors in college park (communication studies building). I have nothing but great things to say about the community and resources that are offered at the campus. CSUF is like no other!
Positive review of CSU Fullerton
California State University Fullerton is a nice institution. It is mainly for commuter students however so be aware that making friendships when in graduate school may be difficult given most people do not live near by. The faculty are great at advising students for research or general advice about school or careers.
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