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California State University - Fullerton
  • 4 Year
  • FULLERTON, CA
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California State University - Fullerton
#11 in Top Public Universities in California
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • FULLERTON, CA
  • 4,914 reviews
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    California State University - Fullerton Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    unavailable
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $12,174 / year
    Poll
    63%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 236 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 406 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,122 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 634 responses
    • TSU
      19%
    • I bring my own food.
      12%
    • I prefer to eat off campus, there is more variety
      12%
    • Starbucks
      12%
    • Gastronome
      11%
    • Carls jr
      10%
    • Fresh Kitchen
      8%
    62%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 290 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 239 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      28%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      57%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      15%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      0%

    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    90%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 290 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 191 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      53%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      38%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      7%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 247 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      19%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      61%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      8%
    • Not very visible.
      10%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 461 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      33%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      57%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      8%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 236 responses
    • Discover Fest
      25%
    • Movie Screenings at the TSU
      16%
    • Homecoming week
      12%
    • The art/craft walks & the music performances
      10%
    • Welcome to Fullerton
      9%
    • Orangefest
      8%
    • Theater shows
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 277 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      25%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      27%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      16%
    • Parties? What parties?
      31%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 146 responses
    • Spring Concert
      47%
    • Spring Concert, I guess, but it's nothing special
      19%
    • JarassicPike
      7%
    • just happens when it happens
      6%
    • OWL NITE STUDY
      6%
    • Parties? Thats a joke
      5%
    • Graduation
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 380 responses
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