The document summarizes the four higher education systems in California: California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), private and independent colleges/universities, and specialized schools/colleges. It provides details on admissions requirements, costs, and websites for each system. The CSU system has 23 campuses targeting the upper 33% of high school students. The UC system has 10 undergraduate campuses targeting the top 12% with minimum 3.0 GPA. Private/independent institutions vary in requirements and costs. Specialized schools offer certificates and associate's degrees in career fields.

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The Four Systems of
Higher Education in California

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CSU Campuses

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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

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UC Campuses

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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

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Private and Independent
Colleges

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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

9. 9SPECIALIZED
Specialized Schools and
Colleges

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.

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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

14. THE CSU SYSTEM

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

17. THE UC SYSTEM

19. Universities of California

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