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Why study at California State University Fullerton?

CSU Fullerton is part of the California State University system – one the largest and most respected state universities in the US.
  • Major university campus with nearly 40,000 students: perfect place to start your US degree
  • #8 public university in California on Forbes’ 2022 America’s Top Colleges List
  • Diverse student body
  • Over 100 majors across eight different colleges
  • 350 student clubs and organizations
  • Top 1% of Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America
  • #3 most innovative regional university in the West
  • #3 in Top Public Schools – Western region
  • #3 in the state and #9 in U.S. in enrolling transfer students
  • #9 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
  • #70 top public school in the nation
  • #136 in National Universities (U.S. News 2025)
  • Credits obtained are transferrable into the University of California system, CSU system or any Top 50/100 US university 

Pathways from Fullerton

With Kings at CSUF, international students have a unique range of pathways to their US degree, all of which start at CSU Fullerton:

This is your ideal option if you:

  • would prefer to stay on the same campus for the whole of your degree
  • are seeking a flexible pathway to a reputable public university degree
  • want the most cost-effective degree

Note: By following the Kings GO: Program during Year 1 you can carry up to 24 credits into your sophomore year at CSUF

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This pathway allows you to access one of the 23 institutions in the California State system.

This is your ideal option if you:

  • want a broader choice of universities from which to graduate
  • are attracted to some specific majors and concentrations not offered at Fullerton
  • are seeking an easier pathway to a reputable public university degree

How does it work?

  • Study for 2 semesters at Fullerton
  • Find the Cal State University you want to transfer to
  • Carefully select the modules to gain the necessary credits to transfer
  • Apply
  • Transfer for Year 2

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The University of California (UC) schools are large public research universities and are widely considered to be among the best public universities in the US.

All UC campuses are within the US top 100, with most ranked in the top 50.

All UC schools are extremely competitive.

UCLA for example has an acceptance rate of 9% and the average of Freshman acceptance for UC schools is just 10% to 15% of all applications.

Applying as a Junior (Year 3) student having had two years at a US university will make your chances of acceptance much, much higher.

This is your ideal option if you:

  • want a broader choice of universities from which to graduate
  • are attracted to some specific majors and concentrations not offered at Fullerton
  • are seeking an easier pathway to a prestigious public university degree

How does it work?

  • Study for 4 semesters at Fullerton
  • Research and find the UC schools you want to transfer to
  • Carefully select the modules to gain the necessary credits to transfer UC require 60 credits)
  • Submit your application by the deadline
  • Transfer to Year 3 at UC

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We also help students who want to apply to Top 50 universities outside of California to transfer after 2 or 4 semesters at Cal State Fullerton.


The Kings Advantage

Enjoy unique great benefits with Kings at CSUF:

1) Easier admission

Regular (1st year) entry to CSUF Entry through Kings at CSUF
Admission Not guaranteed (43% admission rate for Freshmen) Guaranteed
GPA Average 3.48 From 2.0
Entry date/s Fixed: one per year Twice per year


2) Campus support

You will receive customized academic support to ensure your academic success from our experienced Student Success Advisors. We are also on hand to help with everything you need to settle in: housing, money, health services as well as fun and relaxation outside of class.

Our unique GO:Supported program provides the perfect “soft landing” at a large university campus.

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Haiyi Li

Student Success Advisor

Haiyi has over three years of experience in student services in the university setting. She worked as an International Student Advisor at Chaffey College before working as the Student Service Advisor at UCLA. Haiyi earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics at UCLA and her Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling at Loyola Marymount University.

Jane Yi

Student Success Advisor

Jane has provided college counseling to over 1,000 students and parents, assisting them in making strategic decisions and developing customized programs. As such, she is very familiar with many top university applications. Jane holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pennsylvania as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Bryn Athyn College.



3) Transfer expertise

If you decide to transfer within the CSU system, or into the University of California, Kings also provides you with dedicated professional transfer advice and support.

You will be assigned a dedicated Student Success Advisor who will guide you through the whole transfer process.

This includes choosing your target universities and majors; preparing your resumes and applications; and gaining vital extracurricular experience.

Read more about our Student Success Advisors

Track record of success

Our Kings program has helped hundreds of students to gain transfer admission to top universities in California and across the USA, to study a wide variety of majors.

In 2023-24:

81%

Kings students were accepted at Top 50 ranked universities

95%

Kings students were accepted at Top 100 ranked universities

81%

Kings applicants to UC system universities received offers

Kings students at Cal State Fullerton were offered places as transfer students at all of the universities below.

University name University
rank
Entry
GPA
Transfer
GPA
Major
University of California - Los Angeles 15 3.50 4.00 Psychology
University of California -Berkeley 17 3.02 3.91 Mathematics
University of Southern California 27 2.3 3.98 Economics
University of Southern California 27 3.42 3.99 Computer Science
University of California - San Diego 29 3.37 3.54 Psychology
University of California - San Diego 29 4.00 3.53 Economics
University of California - San Diego 29 3.46 3.72 Business
University of California - San Diego 29 1.9 3.58 Communication
University of California - San Diego 29 1.59 3.38 Mechanical Engineering
University of California - San Diego 29 2.34 2.81 Business Economics
University of California - Davis 33 1.78 3.14 Anthropology
University of California - Davis 33 3.02 3.91 Mathematics
University of California - Davis 33 1.64 2.96 Sociology
University of California - Davis 33 2.00 3.61 Electronic Engineering
University of California - Davis 33 1.59 3.38 Mechanical Engineering
University of California - Irvine 33 3.50 4.00 Psychology
University of California - Irvine 33 3.46 3.72 Business
University of California - Irvine 33 1.9 3.58 Communication
University of California - Irvine 33 1.59 3.38 Mechanical Engineering
University of California - Santa Barbara 39 3.91 Computer Science
University of California - Santa Barbara 39 3.86 3.68 Business Economics
University of California - Santa Barbara 39 1.9 3.58 Communication
University of California - Merced 58 3.11 2.84 Business/finance
University of California - Merced 58 1.64 2.96 Sociology
University of California - Merced 58 1.59 3.38 Mechanical Engineering
University of California - Merced 58 2.34 2.81 Management and Business Economics
University of California - Riverside 76 1.49 3.70 Communication
University of California - Riverside 76 4 3.88 Computer Science
University of California - Riverside 76 3.86 3.68 Business Economics
University of California - Riverside 76 3.00 Economics
Pepperdine University 80 3.65 Accounting
University of California - Santa Cruz 84 4.00 3.53 Business Administration
University of California - Santa Cruz 84 4 3.88 Computer Science
Loyola Marymount University 91 3.12 3.47 Cinema and Television Arts
Loyola Marymount University 91 2.4 2.67 Communication
California State University Long Beach 109 3.36 3.43 Communication
San Diego State University 109 2.52 3.39 Hospitality Management/Sociology
University of San Diego 109 3.65 Accounting
California State University, Fullerton 136 2.85 3.96 Computer Science


About Cal State Fullerton

Key facts

Founded

  • 1957 (State)

Location

  • Fullerton, California

Most recent enrolment

  • 44,000

Housing

  • off-campus housing for first year students in apartments and dorms
  • on-campus housing for continuing students (limited availability)

Admission

  • Unconditional: GPA: 2.0, IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 68 iBT
  • Conditional: From TOEFL iBT 20

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Typical majors

Below is just a sample of over a 100 majors CSU Fullerton offers:

  • Art/Animation
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Cinema and Television Arts
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Health Science
  • Linguistics
  • Civil and Electric Engineering
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • International Business
  • Economics
  • Sports Science
Great location
  • Located in the center of Orange County, Fullerton plays an influential role in Southern California's cultural and economics life.
  • Fullerton's futuristic-looking campus was mostly built in the late 60s under the supervision of artist and architect Howard van Heuklyn.

Campus life

  • You’ll be a full member of college from day 1.
  • You’ll be in regular degree classes with American students from the very start.
  • Your degree classes will be with College professors.
  • A low student:faculty ratio ensures personalized engagement in your learning development.

Housing

Haver Hill Apartments

Haver Hill Apartments

Choice of apartments with two twin rooms or single room apartments.

Each room has a bathroom and each apartment has a kitchen, living room and patio.

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The Suites

The Suites

On campus apartments of 8 students max. Each apartment with:

  • 4 twin rooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • a kitchenette
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The Kings Admissions Team