1. Considering Colleges Out-of-State Presented by: RACC
Creating Options In Your College Search
Considering Colleges Out-of-State Presented by: RACC
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

2. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Agenda
Agenda
Options
Cost
Growth and Learning
Risk and Reward
The Plan
The Search -Top 5 Reasons
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

3. 1000 private schools CA High School Students Options
1290 public high schools
1.8 Million Public high schools Students
374,000 graduate (136,000 eligible)
1000 private schools
120,000 private school students
34,000 graduate
The number of high school graduates increased nationally for a decade, peaking at 3.4 million in , but then lower birth rates and less immigration contributed to a decline. Estimates show 3.21 million graduates are expected in , according to the report. Then it projects small ups and downs until , when high school graduates will reach 3.4 million again.
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

4. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
The total number of high school graduates in California is projected to increase from 267,960 in to a high of 412,190 in In there will be 391,538 graduates, 46% more than in
Hispanic students will represent the largest racial/ethnic group of graduates. Over the period covered by the graph their number will have increased by 178%, while California’s Asian population almost doubles during that time. The number of White graduates is projected to decline by 27%, however.
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

5. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Facts to Inspire You
California could be 1 million college graduates short by 2025
27,300 California high school graduates started college at an out-of-state, four- year university in 2010, up 90% from 2000
Under 10,000 Come to California to start a four-year degree
8 out of 10 jobs in California will require a college degree
CALIFORNIA RANKS 1ST IN THE NATION FOR IMPORTING PEOPLE WITH A BACHELORS DEGREE,
CALIFORNIA RANKS 41ST IN THE NATION IMPORTING PEOPLE WITH LESS THAN A HS DEGREE NCHEM Information Center – and US Census Bureau
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

6. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
In-State College and Universities
9 - UC Campuses – 182,000
23 - Cal State Campuses – 334,885
112 - Junior Colleges Million
75 - Private College (AICCU)- 147,613
System Count University of California 10
California State University 23
California Community Colleges 112
Other Public Colleges and Universities 2
WASC-Accredited Non-public 4-Year Institutions 108
WASC-Accredited Non-public 2-Year Institutions 11
State-Approved Institutions 180
Institutions Exempt from State Approval 27
Prop 30 allows CSU to AA 10-15,000 more students.
CA State University's fall 2013 application period is on pace to set another record. The passage of Proposition 30 allowed CSU campuses to admit 10,000 to 15,000, 11 campuses are impacted for Frosh, 5 for ALL programs, CSU received 517,517 Apps for 2013
UC = 372,820 Apps, accepts 164,735. Accept rate avg 50%, range %
CC = New- lower units registered first, people werent leaving started, 1920 CA ranked 11 in population, only 1/3 attend full time. 3 yr grad rates in low 20%, nationally 15%, 1/3 complete in 3 years or transfer
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

7. California Trends and Data
Enrollments UC CSU CC AICCUA OOS 27,400 UNK
Total , out of
Enrollments UC
31435
CSU
46920 CC
121286
AICCUA
27484
OOS
27,400
UNK
119475

8. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Nearly 1 million students graduating from CA high schools and Community Colleges…
…With 107 Four Year
Colleges/Universities
to consider in their home state
10% JC grad rate X 2.9 mil = 290,000
HS Graduate = 383,00
Private 34,000
Actual Graduates – 707,000 estimate and HS
Grad Rate at CA schools 60% should be 1.5
Ranks 37 in nation with graduation rates
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

9. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Over 3400 Colleges
Find Your Match College
Get Accepted -Admission Rates
Sizes (ranges)
New Locations –Adventure, Growth
Costs – find an affordable option
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

10. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Cost
Average UC Cost = $31,700 Tuition, Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation –
(UC Web Site
Average CSU Cost = $23,811 Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation –
(CSU Web Site
Average State School/Out-of-State = $29,682
Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation –
Average Private School Costs = $43,289 Tuition, Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – (college board – 80% receive scholarship and grant, net costs /$27,600)
Public four-year colleges charge, on average, $7,605 per year in tuition and fees for in-state students. The average surcharge for full-time out-of-state students at these institutions is $11,990.
Private nonprofit four-year colleges charge, on average, $27,293 per year in tuition and fees.
Public two-year colleges charge, on average, $2,713 per year in tuition and fees.
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

11. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Cost
Family and Student Contribution
Federal Assistance (FAFSA) – calculator
Loan Programs (Parent and Student)
College Aid
Grants – Gift money
Scholarships-merits based
Class shaping, diversity, enrich campuses
Private Sources of Aid
Graduation rate
Cost of a college to you – Known in March
According to the survey, 86.9 percent of first-time, full-time freshmen in 2012 received some form of institutional aid, with the average award amount equal to 53.1 percent of the sticker price. Those numbers dropped slightly as students progressed through school. Students at small institutions were more likely to receive awards than were their peers at other institutions, but students at research universities were more likely to receive larger awards Read more: Inside Higher Ed
Public four-year colleges charge, on average, $7,605 per year in tuition and fees for in-state students. The average surcharge for full-time out-of-state students at these institutions is $11,990.
Private nonprofit four-year colleges charge, on average, $27,293 per year in tuition and fees.
Public two-year colleges charge, on average, $2,713 per year in tuition and fees.
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

12. Sample FA Comparison Chart
Cost
Sample FA Comparison Chart
EFC: $2,846
School 1
School 2
School 3
Budget/COA
$36,920
$36,900
$38,200
Scholarship – Merit/Talent/Diversity
$3,500
$8,000
$20,000
College Grant –
Colleges Discretion
$1,500
$5000
$6,000
Pell grant
$2,700
$4200
$4,200
SEOG Grant
1,900
$1,000
FWS
$3000 $0
Stafford
$5,500
PLUS
$20,720
$12,300
Out of Pocket
PLUS/Stafford/
$29,220
$17,800
$7,000
Out of Pocket
1 – ,720 = (EFC comes out of Plus

13. Cost www.fafsa.ed.gov www.finaid.com www.fastweb.com
Financial Aid and Scholarships The five best websites:
All financial aid and scholarship information is available on the web for free.
Calculators:
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14. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Growth
Learning
Get To Know The College
The academic Profile
Class size
Student to teacher ratio
School population
Majors
Extra curricula activities
Campus & surroundings
Diversity
Location
Weather
Know You
GPA/Test Scores
Independent worker, collaborative worker
Campus Size
Majors
Resume
Your Inspiration
Interests, hobbies
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15. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Risk
Reward
Risk and Reward
Transition To College
The First Year
Jumping In – New Adventure
Get involved – Key To Success (NSSE)
Connect with College
Time management
Mentorship
Friendship
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16. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Risk
Reward
The three tiered list .
AND YOU LOVE THEM ALL!
REACH
1-3 applications
Your academics are below profile, other attributes are compelling
TARGET
2-3 applications
Your academics are at or above profile, you are a strong fit
Likely
Your academic record is well above last year’s admission profile
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

17. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
The
Plan
RACC USA All So Many UND % Rolling /1 Target
There is your list.
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

18. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
The
Plan
How Decisions Are Made –
What Colleges Consider
Curriculum/School
GPA
Test Scores
Rec Letters
Resume
Essay
Interview
Your Interest
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

19. The Search – Timeline and Workflow
Plan ~
~ 3,509 Colleges ~
~ Sophomore and Junior Year ~ Mailing lists Schools you Inquired to
~ Junior and Senior Year ~ Visited Researched/Visited
~ Fall Senior Year ~ Apply to Schools – 3 Tiers
The Search – Timeline and Workflow
~ November - March ~ Decisions
~ March Senior Yr. ~ FA /Cost
~ May ~ College Choice

20. Providing out-of-state options for students of California
Agenda
Agenda
Options
Cost
Growth and Learning
Risk and Reward
The Plan
The Search -Top 5 Reasons
Providing out-of-state options for students of California

21. Top Reasons Students Chose Their College
5) Location, Location, Location
4) Size of the student body
3) Cost
2) I got accepted
1) It just felt right
Providing out-of-state options for students of California