California State University-Fullerton Acceptance Rate
Fullerton, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 48,591
- Admitted
- 42,149
- Yield
- 16.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, California State University-Fullerton's acceptance rate has risen from 44.5% in 2014–15 to 86.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 40,955 to 48,591 (+19%) over that period.
Its 86.7% rate makes California State University-Fullerton more selective than about 28% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
California State University-Fullerton has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 16.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 40,955 | 18,212 | 44.5% | 4,357 |
| 2015–16 | 41,841 | 17,515 | 41.9% | 4,401 |
| 2016–17 | 44,493 | 21,459 | 48.2% | 4,426 |
| 2017–18 | 45,808 | 20,943 | 45.7% | 4,437 |
| 2018–19 | 51,415 | 22,317 | 43.4% | 4,408 |
| 2019–20 | 50,105 | 26,398 | 52.7% | 4,778 |
| 2020–21 | 45,449 | 30,733 | 67.6% | 5,425 |
| 2021–22 | 45,140 | 26,827 | 59.4% | 4,219 |
| 2022–23 | 48,748 | 32,527 | 66.7% | 5,280 |
| 2023–24 | 48,591 | 42,149 | 86.7% | 7,070 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 28,189 | 24,702 | 87.6% |
| Men | 20,402 | 17,447 | 85.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How California State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is California State University-Fullerton's acceptance rate?
California State University-Fullerton's acceptance rate is 86.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (42,149 admitted of 48,591 applicants).
Is California State University-Fullerton test optional?
California State University-Fullerton is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to California State University-Fullerton?
California State University-Fullerton received 48,591 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 42,149.
Is California State University-Fullerton getting harder to get into?
California State University-Fullerton has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 44.5% in 2014–15 to 86.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fullerton.edu/.