About Nursing in California State University Fullerton
The Traditional BSN is for direct-entry freshmen with no previous nursing education who are interested in earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and becoming eligible for a California Registered Nurse (RN) license. The degree is completed full-time throughout the course of either a four year pathway or a five year pathway.
Traditional BSN Curriculum
The Traditional BSN consists of general education, prerequisite courses, and nursing major coursework that must be completed full-time throughout the course of either four or five years.
Once admitted into the nursing major, students will complete prerequisite and general education coursework during the first year (four year plan) or first two years (five year plan). Nursing students will have reserved seating in the four required science prerequisite courses.
Nursing courses are held in-person on the CSUF campus in Fullerton.
PLEASE NOTE: Students must maintain the following standards to continue through to their nursing courses:
- Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of a 3.0 or higher.
- Maintain a prerequisite Grade Point Average of a 3.0 or higher.
- Earn a B- or higher in the science prerequisite coursework.
- Earn a C or higher in the non-science prerequisite coursework.
Academic qualification equivalents
- be a high school graduate or equivalent;
- complete the 15-unit comprehensive “A-G” pattern with a grade of C- or better by high school graduation; and
- earn a qualifying “A-G” grade point average (GPA) as described below.
"A-G" requirement may not be completed during the summer term prior to fall enrollment.
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT (including paper, home) : 61
- IELTS Academic Test: 5.5
- PTE Academic Test: 43
California State University Fullerton Highlights
| Established Year |
1957 |
| Location |
Fullerton, California |
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus |
Urban |
| Number of Programs |
110 |
| Total Enrolment |
39,868 (in fall 2019) |
| Total International Enrolment |
1,579 (in fall 2019) |
| Countries represented on campus |
77 |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Accreditation |
Western Association of Schools and Colleges-senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). |
| Website |
www.fullerton.edu |
California State University Fullerton Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| California Resident Tuition |
$5,742 |
| Books and Supplies |
$2,058 |
| Other Fees |
$1,182 |
| Room and Board |
$15,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,209 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$28,043 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$17,622 |
| Books and Supplies |
$2,058 |
| Other Fees |
$1,182 |
| Room and Board |
$15,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,209 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$39,923 |
