News — Cal State Fullerton is featured in the Top 100 of Forbes’ 2025 list. Forbes ranks CSUF as No. 20 in the West, No. 39 among public colleges and No. 74 among research universities on the list.
At No. 100 overall, CSUF is among 500 schools in the country that offer the best educational, financial and career outcomes for students of all economic backgrounds. CSUF is also featured on Forbes’ list of .
To select its annual Top 500 list, Forbes’ ranks U.S. colleges and universities by such as alumni salary, typical debt load for students, graduation rate, return on investment, retention rate and academic success.
The list is notable because Forbes also considers the Forbes American Leaders List in its rankings. The leaders list measures how many schools produced listmakers on the most recent Forbes , Forbes 400, Richest Self-Made Women and Most Powerful Women lists.
CSUF also earned spots in the Top 100 of Forbes’ and Top Colleges lists.
About Cal State Fullerton: The largest university in the CSU and the only campus in Orange County, Cal State Fullerton offers more than 100 degree programs and Division 1 athletics. Recognized as a national model for supporting student success, CSUF excels with innovative, high-impact educational practices, including faculty-student collaborative research, study abroad and competitive internships. CSUF is a top public university known for its success in supporting first-generation and underrepresented students, and preparing all students to become leaders in the global marketplace. Our vibrant and diverse campus is a primary driver of workforce and economic development in the region. Visit .
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