California State University Fullerton

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #789 United States of America #198

Campus of California State University Fullerton

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Institution Info

Founded: 1957
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 42,051 students
Faculty: 3 619
Endowment: $104.4M
Website: https://www.fullerton.edu/

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California State University Fullerton is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1957. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 42K students, an endowment of $104.4M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #789 · Ranked	79,49

Research Output via OpenAlex

437

h-index

1,388,282

Citations

21,509

Publications

12,335

i10-index

3,73

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is California State University Fullerton's global ranking?

California State University Fullerton is ranked #789 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #198 position.

When was California State University Fullerton founded?

California State University Fullerton was founded in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend California State University Fullerton?

California State University Fullerton has a student body of approximately 42,051 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 11:1.

What is California State University Fullerton's research output?

California State University Fullerton has produced 21,509 research publications with 1,388,282 total citations and an h-index of 437, according to OpenAlex data.

What is California State University Fullerton's endowment?

California State University Fullerton has an endowment of approximately $104.4M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.