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The Four Systems of Higher Education in California 2

California State University   23 Campuses in CA   Target upper 33% of graduating high school seniors   Minimum GPA is 2.0   Eligibility is based upon :   A‐G course GPA   SAT reasoning exam score or ACT exam score   Applications are accepted from October 1st to November 30th   Priority admission for community college transfer students   CSU oﬀers quality education in the liberal arts and sciences and specialized training for a variety of career ﬁelds   www.csumentor.edu 4

UC Campuses 5

University of California   10 campuses in CA – only 9 open for undergraduates   Target upper 12% of high school students   Minimum GPA is 3.0   Application criteria is based upon:   A‐G Courses and GPA   SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing   SAT Subject Tests   Extracurricular Activities and Involvement   Personal Statement   Applications are due senior year from November 1st to November 30th   Admit upper division transfers only; Priority transfer admission for community college students   www.universityofcalifornia.edu 6

Private and Independent Colleges 7

Private and Independent Colleges and Universities   77 Campuses throughout California   Target students who are of good academic standing and in line with school mission   Minimum GPA will VARY   Requirements and Deadlines will VARY   Most require A‐G Track Pattern w/ speciﬁc course requests   Most will request SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Scores   www.aiccumentor.edu 8

Specialized Schools and Colleges SPECIALIZED 9

Specialized Schools and Colleges   This vocational sector of education grants certiﬁcates of completion or Associate’s of Arts degrees.   Many programs are health, medical, business, or technical oriented in nature.   Financial aid programs as well as job placement assistance are oﬀered.   Of these institutions, 14 out of 3,000 are WASC accredited. VOCATIONAL 10

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Public Institutes   Public colleges are those that are largely supported by state funds.   If you attend a public institution in your own state   Cheaper Tuition   Easier to be Admitted   CSUN, UCLA

Private Colleges   Private colleges, on the other hand, are supported by tuition, endowment, and donations from alumni and friends.   Usually More Expensive   Usually oﬀer the best ﬁnancial aid packages   USC, Pepperdine

THE CSU SYSTEM

CSU   23 Campuses in California   If you are a student and you plan on taking more than 6 units your cost is 4,026 per academic year   If you are a student and you plan on taking less than 6 units your cost is $2,712 per academic year   Extra Fees determined by each campus (Examples Below)   Room and Board   Health Fees   Student Service

THE UC SYSTEM

Universities of California

Community College   2 year university   110 to choose for   Local Junior Colleges   LA Valley   LA Pierce   Glendale College   Ventura College   Mission College

Community College Cost   An enrollment fee is charged to every student who takes courses for credit.   The current fee charged to state residents is $20 per unit.   A full time student enrolled for 12 units for 2 semesters would currently pay $480 per year in enrollment fees.   Additional Expenses include   Books   Supplies   Housing   Food

College_Education_2

by Louis Tapia

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