Cal state fullerton transfer requirements by major

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Admissions Rate: 43.4%
Cal State Fullerton GPA Requirements
Average GPA: 3.68
SAT and ACT Requirements
Cal State Fullerton SAT Requirements
Average SAT: 1130
SAT Score Choice Policy
Cal State Fullerton ACT Requirements
Average ACT: 22
SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements
SAT Subject Test Requirements
Final Admissions Verdict
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Application Requirements
Application Requirements Overview
Testing Requirements
Coursework Requirements
Deadlines and Early Admissions
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Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into
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Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into
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The Associate in Arts Degree in Psychology for Transfer, also called the Psychology AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in psychology. Students earning the Psychology AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a Psychology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 20-22 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students earn a grade of "C" or better in all major coursework. There are no additional graduation requirements. The scientific field of psychology examines the psychological, cognitive, biological, social and cultural factors that describe, explain and influence behavior. The Psychology AA-T Degree provides students with a background that has both breadth and depth, and focuses on the science, theories and applications of psychology, with an emphasis on CSU transfer requirements. This degree will provide students with an understanding of psychology that prepares them for transfer to CSU and a future degree in psychology, a career outside the field of psychology, and an understanding of behavior that is beneficial to one’s personal life and professional career outside psychology. This degree requires 20-22 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Core Courses (11 units):
PSY 101 F	General Psychology	3
or PSY 101HF	Honors General Psychology
PSY 161 F	Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science	4
or PSY 161HF	Honors Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science
PSY 202 F	Research Methods in Psychology	4
or PSY 202HF	Honors Research Methods in Psychology
List A (3-5 units):	3-5
PSY 221 F	The Brain and Behavior	3
BIOL 100 F	Principles of Biology	4
BIOL 101 F	General Biology	5
List B (3 units):	3
PSY 139 F	Developmental Psychology - Life Cycle	3
PSY 145 F	Child Psychology	3
PSY 222 F	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 251 F	Social Psychology	3
or PSY 251HF	Honors Social Psychology
List C (3 units):	3
Any course from List B not already used. Or,
PSY 131 F	Cross Cultural Psychology	3
PSY 219 F	The Human Services	3
PSY 120 F	Human Sexuality	3
PSY 225 F	Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination	3
Total Units	20-22

Outcome 1:Identify why psychology is considered a science.

Outcome 2:Identify appropriate statistical tests to be conducted on data for specific types of research studies.

Outcome 3:Summarize and critically evaluate research articles as well as information presented in the popular media.

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What are Cal State Fullerton's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

GPA requirements
Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Cal State Fullerton and build a strong application.

School location: Fullerton, CA

This school is also known as: California State University Fullerton, CSU Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton

Admissions Rate: 43.4%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Cal State Fullerton is 43.4%. For every 100 applicants, 43 are admitted.

This means the school is moderately selective. The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in. But if you don't, you might be one of the unlucky minority that gets a rejection letter.

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Cal State Fullerton GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.68

The average GPA at Cal State Fullerton is 3.68.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.68, Cal State Fullerton requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes. This will show that you're able to handle more difficult academics than the average high school student.

If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.68, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate. This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Most schools require the SAT or ACT, and many also require SAT subject tests.

You must take either the SAT or ACT to submit an application to Cal State Fullerton. More importantly, you need to do well to have a strong application.

Cal State Fullerton SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1130

The average SAT score composite at Cal State Fullerton is a 1130 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Cal State Fullerton Competitive for SAT test scores.

Cal State Fullerton SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1040, and the 75th percentile New SAT score is 1220. In other words, a 1040 on the New SAT places you below average, while a 1220 will move you up to above average.

Here's the breakdown of new SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	565	520	610
Reading + Writing	565	520	610
Composite	1130	1040	1220

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Cal State Fullerton has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."

This is also known as "superscoring." This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit.

Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.

How does superscoring change your test strategy? (Click to Learn)

For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:

Section	R+W	Math	Composite
Test 1	700	300	1000
Test 2	300	700	1000
Test 3	300	300	600
Superscore	700	700	1400

Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, Cal State Fullerton will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Cal State Fullerton forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1130, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it. You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.

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Cal State Fullerton ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Cal State Fullerton likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 22

The average ACT score at Cal State Fullerton is 22. This score makes Cal State Fullerton Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 19, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 24.

Even though Cal State Fullerton likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 19 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application. There are so many applicants scoring 22 and above that a 19 will look academically weak.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 22 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Cal State Fullerton, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 22.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Both the SAT and ACT have an optional essay section.

Cal State Fullerton recommends that you take the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section. If you do well, they'll consider your application to be stronger.

SAT Subject Test Requirements

Schools vary in their SAT subject test requirements. Typically, selective schools tend to require them, while most schools in the country do not.

We did not find information that Cal State Fullerton requires SAT subject tests, and so most likely it does not. At least 6 months before applying, you should still doublecheck just to make sure, so you have enough time to take the test.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring a 1220 SAT or a 24 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 43.4% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.

If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn't matter. You still need to meet the rest of the application requirements, and your GPA shouldn't be too far off from the school average of 3.68. But you won't need dazzling extracurriculars and breathtaking letters of recommendation to get in. You can get in based on the merits of your score alone.

But if your score is a 1040 SAT or a 19 ACT and below, you have a good chance of being one of the unlucky few to be rejected.

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5-20%: Reach school: Unlikely to get in, but still have a shot
0-5%: Hard reach school: Very difficult to get in

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Cal State Fullerton here.

Application Requirements Overview

Common Application Not accepted
Universal Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Essay or Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Interview Not required
Application Fee $55
Fee Waiver Available? Available
Other Notes

Testing Requirements

SAT or ACT Required
SAT Essay or ACT Writing Recommended
SAT Subject Tests
Scores Due in Office January 15

Coursework Requirements

Subject Required Years
English 4
Math 3
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 1
History 1
Electives 1

Deadlines and Early Admissions

- Offered? Deadline Notification
Regular Admission
- Yes November 30 Rolling
Early Action
- No
Early Decision
- No

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Cal State Fullerton, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Cal State Fullerton.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Cal State Fullerton. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of California, Davis	Davis, CA	1280	28
Texas Christian University	Fort Worth, TX	1250	28
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1238	27
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1231	26
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1184	27
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1175	26
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1170	24

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Cal State Fullerton, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
San Jose State University	San Jose, CA	1145	23
Pace University	New York, NY	1140	25
Florida Gulf Coast University	Fort Myers, FL	1135	23
Hampton University	Hampton, VA	1130	22
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1125	23
University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1125	22

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Cal State Fullerton, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Cal State Fullerton is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	1090	24
State University of New York at Fredonia	Fredonia, NY	1090	24
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro, NC	1081	23
University of California, Merced	Merced, CA	1080	20
Liberty University	Lynchburg, VA	1069	24
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	1040	20
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1030	19

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What do you need to transfer to CSUF?

Transfer Eligibility Requirements.

earn 60 semester/90 quarter transferable units;.

complete 10 general education courses (30 semester/45 quarter) units with a grade of C- or better including;.

the "Golden Four" courses with a grade of C- or better:.

What GPA do you need to transfer to Cal State Fullerton?

Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for upper-division transfer admission if they meet all of the following requirements: Cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in all transferable units attempted; In good standing at the last college or university attended; and.

Is it hard to get into CSUF as a transfer?

Cal State Fullerton accepts 36.48% transfer applicants, which is competitive. To have a shot at transferring into Cal State Fullerton, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.68 - ideally you're GPA will be around 3.83.

What is the most popular major at CSUF?

The most popular majors at California State University--Fullerton include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Psychology; Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness ...