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California State University-Fullerton Ranking Badges

Cal State Fullerton earned 207 ranking badges in the 2027 College Factual rankings: 28 in the top 1%, 99 in the top 5%, 51 in the top 10% and 29 in the top 15% of the schools in each ranking. Its highest placement is #1 of 112 in Most Popular Online for Sociology, a top 1% award.

Key facts

• Badges earned: 207 (2027 edition)
• In the top 1% / top 5%: 28 / 99
• Highest placement: #1 of 112, a top 1% award
• Fields of study with a badge: 22
• Placements this edition: 374
• Badge cutoff: a top 15% placement in a ranking

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

How Many Ranking Badges Has California State University-Fullerton Earned?

California State University-Fullerton holds 207 ranking badges across 22 fields of study, 127 of them in the top 5% or better; each badge is an award for placing in the top 15% of a ranking. Our rankings are refreshed through the year as new data arrives. The awards below are from the 2027 edition. A check mark sits in the highest award tier the school reached. Find out more about our data sources and methodologies. Administrators interested in displaying College Factual badges can contact us.

Count by Award Level

Award Level	Badges
Top 1%	28
Top 5%	99
Top 10%	51
Top 15%	29
Total	207

What Is California State University-Fullerton Known For?

California State University-Fullerton is best known for Education: 21 of its 183 traditional-student awards are in that field. Its top-ranked majors include Environmental Engineering, Educational Administration and Health & Physical Education. Its highest traditional-student placement is #1 of 46 in Highest Paid Graduates for Environmental Engineering.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Best			✓
Overall Best (Far Western)		✓
Overall Best (California)		✓
Best for the Money				✓
Best for the Money (Far Western)				✓
Best for the Money (California)			✓
Economic Diversity		✓
Economic Diversity (Far Western)		✓
Economic Diversity (California)			✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Popular (Far Western)			✓
Most Popular (California)			✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value				✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Best Value				✓
Most Popular		✓
General Biology
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value				✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Accounting
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
International Business
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Taxation
Best Value	✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused		✓
Radio, TV & Digital Communication
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Computer Information Systems
Best Value		✓
Computer Science
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Educational Administration
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value				✓
Most Popular		✓
Instructional Media Design
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value				✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Special Education
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value			✓
Highest Paid Graduates				✓
Student Counseling
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Teacher Education Subject Specific
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Civil Engineering
Best Value			✓
Most Popular	✓
Computer Engineering
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Electrical Engineering
Best Value			✓
Environmental Engineering
Best Value			✓
Highest Paid Graduates				✓
Mechanical Engineering
Best Value			✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
General English Literature
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓
Area Studies
Best Value			✓
Ethnic Studies
Best Value		✓
Most Popular	✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
East Asian Languages
Best Value		✓
Linguistics & Literature
Best Value		✓
Romance Languages
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Communication Sciences
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Mental & Social Health Services
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Nursing
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value			✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Public Health
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
History
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓

Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Liberal Arts General Studies
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓

Mathematics & Statistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value			✓
Mathematics
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Statistics
Best Value	✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value				✓
Natural Resources Conservation
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value				✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Health & Physical Education
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value			✓
Philosophy
Best Value			✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value			✓
Chemistry
Best Value			✓
Geological & Earth Sciences
Best Value			✓
Physics
Best Value			✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
General Psychology
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Human Services
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Public Administration
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Social Work
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value				✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Anthropology
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular	✓
Economics
Best Value			✓
General Social Sciences
Best Value			✓
Geography & Cartography
Best Value		✓
Political Science & Government
Best Value			✓
Sociology
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused	✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Dance
Best Value			✓
Design & Applied Arts
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value				✓
Most Popular		✓
Drama & Theater Arts
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused		✓
Music
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓

How Does California State University-Fullerton Rank in Athletics?

California State University-Fullerton earned no athletics badge in the 2027 edition; its highest placement in College Factual’s sports rankings is #259 of 930 in Basketball (top 28%).

How Does California State University-Fullerton Rank for Online Students?

In College Factual’s 2027 online-program rankings, California State University-Fullerton earned 4 badges across 3 online programs, 3 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #1 of 112 in Most Popular Online for Sociology.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular Online			✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Business Administration & Management
Most Popular Online				✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Computer Engineering
Most Popular Online	✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Sociology
Most Popular Online				✓

How Does California State University-Fullerton Rank for Veterans?

In College Factual’s 2027 veterans rankings, California State University-Fullerton earned 20 badges, 1 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #171 of 4,939 in Best for Veterans.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best for Veterans			✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
General Biology
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Accounting
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Health Sciences & Services
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Nursing
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Liberal Arts General Studies
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Health & Physical Education
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
General Psychology
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Human Services
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

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Notes and References

These rankings are drawn from U.S. Department of Education data, 2027 edition. California State University-Fullerton appears in 374 of the College Factual rankings covered on this page.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.