by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Fullerton College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Fullerton College stood at $1,150 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $12,379. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $46 in-state and $87 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $12,292 |
| Fees | $46 | $87 |
| Total | $1,150 | $12,379 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Fullerton College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Fullerton College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Fullerton College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Fullerton College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Fullerton College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,752 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $9,384 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,312 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $12,292 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Fullerton College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 32.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $16,340 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of -0.12%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,148. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 17.42%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $14,535.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,148 | $14,535 |
| In 2 Years | $1,146 | $17,066 |
| In 3 Years | $1,144 | $20,038 |
| In 4 Years | $1,142 | $23,528 |
| In 5 Years | $1,140 | $27,625 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $75,167, or about $4,580 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Fullerton College, check out the Fullerton College Financial Aid page.
