About Cal State Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton is a major regional university located in a vital, flourishing area of Southern California that includes Orange County and metropolitan Los Angeles. Entertainment attractions, performing arts venues and multicultural communities are just minutes away.

The dynamic university offers outstanding academic programs, a rich multicultural diversity, and an exceptional learning environment. Student often comment that they can easily develop friendships in a comfortable campus atmosphere and interact with dedicated faculty on a personal level to prepare for successful careers in a global world.

Facts About Cal State Fullerton

• 35,921 students enrolled in fall 2006 (59% female); 33,783 students enrolled in spring 2006 (60% female); 35,040 students in fall 2005 (59% female); 33,486 in spring 2005 (60% female).
• International students, representing 79 nations, number 1,528 in the fall 2006 census.
• Ethnic distribution of student body (fall 2006 census): American Indian 1%, Asian/Pacific Islander 22%, Black 3%, Hispanic 27%, White 33%, Unknown 10% and International Students 4%.
• Average age: 24.3 years. Median age: 22.
• More than 176,500 graduates as of June 2006.
• U.S. News & World Report lists Cal State Fullerton among its "Top Public Universities," ranking it No. 8 among the nation's Top Public Universities-Master's institutions in the West.
• Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranks Cal State Fullerton eighth in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minority students (June 2006). The data supplied by the U.S. Department of Education reflects degrees awarded during the 2004-2005 academic year. CSUF is second in the nation for the number of bachelor's degrees in English awarded to American Indians and third for education degrees to Asian Americans.
• Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education (May 2006) ranks Cal State Fullerton No. 1 in California and fourth in the nation in its listing of the top 100 colleges and universities awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics, based on 2005 data from the U.S. Department of Education. CSUF also is included in the "Top 25 Hispanic Enrollment" for graduate schools listing (April 2006).
• The Performing Arts Major's College Guide lists Cal State Fullerton among its "Most Highly Recommended Undergraduate Programs" for drama and musical theater, and among "Noteworthy Programs" for dance.
• The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development: A Resource for Parents, Students and Educators lists CSUF's Student Leadership Institute among the guide's "Exemplary Programs" in the student leadership category.

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