California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · public · 38,546 undergraduates

Which tennis teams does California State University-Fullerton field?

California State University-Fullerton, in Fullerton, CA, fields one tennis team, women's tennis, competing in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big West Conference.

The latest Equity in Athletics filing lists 8 on the women's side in 2025.

California State University-Fullerton's women's tennis roster is smaller than it was: 8 players in 2025, down from 10 in 2020. That 2025 roster is 11% below the Big West Conference median of 9, and about the same distance from the NCAA Division I median. California State University-Fullerton lists 1 head coach and 1 assistant for women's tennis, which works out to about 4 players per coach, 14% above the Big West Conference median of 3.5.

Each team page below covers roster size and its trend, coaching staff, spending per player against conference and division medians, and what the school and town are like for a recruit.

How does California State University-Fullerton fund its athletes?

California State University-Fullerton reported 348 athletes across all sports in its 2025 Equity in Athletics filing, 164 men and 184 women, close to an even split.

Athletically related student aid came to $4,577,597, about $12,222 per male athlete and $13,985 per female athlete across all sports; tennis's share of that is not reported separately, so a recruit should ask the coach directly what a tennis award typically covers.

Recruiting spending was $139,110 for men's sports and $67,295 for women's, tilted toward the men's side, or about $848 and $366 per athlete.

What is California State University-Fullerton like academically?

California State University-Fullerton is a large public university offering graduate degrees that admits 91% of applicants, open to most applicants by national standards, where the median college admits 78%.

The full cost of attendance is around $18,269 a year, below the national median of $25,497, but the average family paid about $6,555 after grants and scholarships, in the bottom quarter nationally, so aid covers roughly 64% of the sticker price on average.

Tuition is $7,470 for CA residents and $20,070 for out-of-state students, a difference that matters when an athletic scholarship covers a fixed share.

48% of undergraduates receive federal Pell grants, a sign the school enrolls many families with limited income.

70% of students finish their degree within six years, in the top quarter of colleges nationally and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.

Ten years after enrolling, former students earn a median of $62,951, among the top quarter of colleges.

What can you study at California State University-Fullerton?

Business, Management & Marketing is the largest field at 24% of degrees, followed by Psychology (11%) and Health Professions (8%).

The bachelor's degree programs below awarded the most degrees in the most recent College Scorecard field-of-study data.

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations (2233 degrees)
  • Psychology, General (890 degrees)
  • Communication and Media Studies (645 degrees)
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (541 degrees)
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (530 degrees)
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (432 degrees)
  • Fine and Studio Arts (422 degrees)
  • Sociology (378 degrees)
  • Public Health (364 degrees)
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections (352 degrees)

What is Fullerton, CA like to live in?

California State University-Fullerton sits in Fullerton, a suburb of a large city of about 141,000 people in Orange County, California.

The median household in Fullerton earns about $104,219, which is about the California median ($96,334) but far above the national median ($78,538).

Housing costs more here than in most of California: a typical home is valued around $859,600, 24% above the state median and rents are typical for the state, about $2,124 a month.

Commutes run long, about 30 minutes against a national average near 27, and most people drive.

The age mix is close to the national picture, a median of 36, with 23% under 18 and 15% aged 65 or over.

44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, more than the California average of 37%.

Frequently asked questions

Does California State University-Fullerton have a tennis program?
Yes. California State University-Fullerton fields women's tennis (NCAA Division I, Big West Conference), per its Equity in Athletics filing to the U.S. Department of Education.
Where is California State University-Fullerton?
California State University-Fullerton is in Fullerton, CA, in the Far West region of the United States.
How much does California State University-Fullerton cost?
The College Scorecard lists an average cost of attendance of $18,269 a year, and an average net price of $6,555 after grants and scholarships.