 Four Segments of Higher Education

An Overview Community Colleges California State University University of California Independent Colleges & Universities

Systems at a Glance Student Fees / Tuition (subject to change) Degrees Offered Required Entrance Exam(s) Number of Campuses Average $29,350 per year Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees Varies: (Check with College or University of your choice) More than 75 Independent Colleges and Universities Approximately $ 12,192 per year Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and, Professional Degrees ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning 10 University of California (UC) $36 per unit Associate degrees and vocational certificates English and math Placement test prior to enrolling 110 California Community Colleges (CCC) Approximately $6,128 per year Bachelors, Masters, And limited Doctoral Degrees ACT or SAT Reasoning 23 California State University (CSU) Systems

Difference between UC & CSU  UC – California’s primary academic agency for research  CSU – Focus on teaching and practical experience - Campuses are community oriented through accessible internships students are well prepared for the workplace.  CC – Academic & vocational instruction through 1 st and 2 nd years of undergraduate

California State University Admission Requirements Complete A-G ACT or SAT Reasoning Minimum Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT (GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite) Application Process Apply Oct.1- Nov.30 $55 application fee, apply at: Degrees Offered Bachelors Masters Doctoral degrees in Education (at some campuses) CSU draws from the top 33% of CA’s h.s. graduates Take English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level math (ELM) unless exempt Campuses not impacted : Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay Maritime Academy Monterey Bay Stanislaus

The University of California Admission Requirements Complete A-G Courses SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing 2 Prompts Application process Apply Nov. 1- Nov.30 $70 application fee Apply at: Degrees Offered Bachelors Masters Doctoral Degrees UC draws from the top 12.5% of CA’s H.S. graduates

Community Colleges Number of Campuses 110 Campuses throughout California Woodland Community College in Yolo County is the newest community college. Required Exam Assessment Test in English and Math Admission Requirements 18 years old or have high school diploma (or GED) Degrees Offered Associate degrees Vocational certificates Transfer Information

Independent Colleges & Universities Admission Requirements Use A-G requirements as a guideline SAT Reasoning or ACT (some schools may require SAT Subject Test) Always check with individual campuses for admission criteria Degrees Offered Associates Bachelors Masters Doctoral Degrees Over 75 independent colleges and universities in CA Application Process Most applications available at: or Deadlines vary, please check with individual campuses Some campuses may recommend certain things while others require: essays, letters of recommendations, interviews

History / Social Science- 2 years World History / Cultures / World Civilizations US History Government / Civics (1 semester) 2.5 Years / Units Math: 3 Years, 4 Recommended Algebra or Geometry Geometry or Algebra 2 Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus 3 Years / Units Language Other Than English: 2 Years 3 Recommended Spanish 1Spanish 2 2 Years / Units Laboratory Science: 2 Years, 3 Recommended BiologyChemistry 2 Years / Units Visual and Performing Arts: 1 Year- Same course Art 1 Year / Units College Preparatory Elective: 1 Year Economics (1 semester).5 Years / Units English: 4 Years 4 Years / Units College Preparatory Requirements 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Total Units The A-G Study Pattern (sample) A B C D E F G College Prep English 4 years completed with a C or better 1.5 Years/ Units Pre-Calculus or Calculus 4 Years / Units Physics 3 Years / Units Spanish 3 3 Years / Units 2.1 Years/ Units College Prep Physical Science 1.5 Years / Units

Eligibility Index MINIMUM Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT (GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite) (Local Area)

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