California State University - Fullerton Value of an Education

Is California State University - Fullerton Priced Well for its Value?

Check out California State University - Fullerton's educational value before you overpay!

Within California, California State University - Fullerton is Considered a Lower Quality College at a Good Price.

California State University - Fullerton's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in California. This lands California State University - Fullerton in the #31 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in California.

Nationally, This School is Overpriced for the Quality it Delivers

California State University - Fullerton's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Cal State Fullerton is higher than it should be. This has earned it a low#1,026 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns average marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at California State University - Fullerton compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$83,165 - Bridgewater College $90,466 - Grace College and Theological Seminary $89,620 - Monmouth College $94,769 - Converse College $108,893 - Xavier University of Louisiana
	Good
Average	Fair	$132,801 - Saint Mary - of - the - Woods College $133,225 - Sonoma State University
	Low	$136,844 - Vermont Technical College $139,323 - Queens University of Charlotte $145,402 - California State University - Fullerton
Overpriced	Poor	$158,248 - Stevenson University

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $145,402

On average, a bachelor's degree at California State University - Fullerton will cost you about $145,402. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $29,295 per year and an average of 5.0 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$29,295
Average Years to Graduate	5.0
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$145,402

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at California State University - Fullerton. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$169,853	756	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$145,402	1,080	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$132,236	1,084	D-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$132,294	24	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$107,843	39	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$94,677	37	B-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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