Fullerton College is a public community college located in Fullerton, California, founded in 1913 and one of the oldest continuously operating community colleges in the United States. Part of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), Fullerton College serves over 26,000 students in the heart of Orange County. The Hornets, the college's athletic mascot Buzzy, compete in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) with a proud athletic tradition spanning more than a century. Fullerton College offers comprehensive transfer, career technical education, and continuing education programs, with strong articulation agreements to UC campuses, Cal State Fullerton, and other universities. The International Student Center supports F-1 students with dedicated staff and resources. Located in a vibrant Southern California city with proximity to Los Angeles and the greater entertainment and technology industries, Fullerton College graduates benefit from one of the most dynamic regional economies in the country.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$12,379
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,379
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
