4. 4
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
6. 6
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
8. 8
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
10. 10VOCATIONAL
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.
11. 11
Approximate Annual Fees
and Tuition
Higher Education Systems Annual Cost
University of California (UC) $7,446
California State University (CSU) $2,772
Community College (CC) $628
Private/Independent Universities
(AICCU)
$4,000 – 20,000
+
12. 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
13. 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
16. 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
20. Community College
2 year university
110 to choose for
Local Junior Colleges
LA Valley
LA Pierce
Glendale College
Ventura College
Mission College
21. 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