California College Options
California
Community
College
(CCC)
California
State
University
(CSU)
University
Of
California
(UC)
Independent
Colleges &
Universities
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CCCs
& Costs
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Public Institutions
Multiple Paths of Study
◦ Associate’s Degree
◦ Transfer
◦ Technical Education (Certificate
Programs)
◦ Personal Enrichment
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www.cccco.edu
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Primarily 2-Year Maximum
Programs
Different Students,
Different Backgrounds,
Different Goals
112 campuses, several in Los Angeles county
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High school diploma or equivalent
At least 18 years of age or with parent and school
consent
Neither GPA nor SAT and ACT tests are not
required
CA residents: courses are $46/unit or
approximately $1104/year for CA residents
Tuition Fee Waiver: California Community College
Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW)
Textbooks: estimated cost of $1,656/year
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Offers 200+ degree and
certificate programs
Popular Studies/Programs
◦ World-Class Automotive Training
Center
◦ Teacher-Trac (K-8)
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Beyond the Classroom
◦ Organizations for cultural groups
◦ Musical and social groups
◦ Sports (Men’s titles in soccer,
basketball, baseball, swimming;
women’s titles in track and field,
softball, basketball)
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Expert faculty in their field
Many courses may be taken
through the Distance
Education program—
partly/completely online
Helpful Programs
◦ First Year Experience – linked
classes focused on reading and
writing
◦ Transfer Academy – HS students
earn HS and college credits
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Two campuses – PCC & LAC
Learning Communities
◦ FYE – linked classes for freshmen
◦ Puente – Latinocentric & leadership
◦ SANKOFA – Afrocentric classes and
activities
◦ STAR – math & English
improvement
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Unique Studies/Programs
◦ Architectural Drafting
◦ Culinary Arts
◦ Film
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Study Abroad in London or
Spain
Top Programs
◦ Administration of Justice Program
is the largest in the state
◦ Fire technology, nursing,
environmental technology, EMT,
welding, drafting, geographic
information systems, and
automotive technology programs
are top in the region
•Description
•Locations
•Minimum
Requirements &
Costs
•Unique Majors
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www.calstate.edu
Public Institutions
Teaching Emphasis
Prepare Student for Job
Market
Top 33.3% Admitted
Great Choice for Future
Teachings, Engineers, and
Liberal Arts Students
Degrees:
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Bachelor’s
Master’s
Teaching credentials
Certificates
Educational Doctorates
23 campuses
statewide
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High school diploma or equivalent
A-G courses with a grade of C or better
Minimum 2.0 GPA
SAT or ACT exam (writing section not required;
best scores from any sitting accepted)
Minimum eligibility index score (SAT/ACT and GPA
calculation) of 2900 using the SAT results and 694
using the ACT results
Statewide Tuition: $5,970 for full-time enrollment
(does not include other university fees, supplies, or
housing)
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Aviation – CSULA and San Jose State
Agronomy (the science and technology of producing
and using plants for various purposes) - CSU Chico
and CSU Fresno
Biomedical Engineering - CSULB and San Diego
Deaf Studies - CSU Northridge
Entomology (the study of insects) - Stanislaus
Fire Protection Administration & Technology – CSULA
Forensics – CSULA, CSU Fullerton, and CSU Fresno
Sports Management - CSU Bakersfield
•Description
•Locations
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Requirements &
Costs
•Unique Majors
Public Institutions
 Research Emphasis
 Prepares Students for
Graduate Studies
 Top 9% of CA HS Students
Admitted
 Great Choice for Future
Doctors, Lawyers, Dentists,
Business Management,
Educators
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www.universityofcalifornia.edu
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Bachelor’s
Master’s
Teaching credentials
Certificates
Doctorates
10 campuses
statewide
(1 for upper
division &
graduate
students only)
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
Complete A-G Requirements with a C or Better (11
by the senior year)
3.0 GPA or Higher in A-G Courses
ACT with Writing or SAT
Personal Statement
$12,192 estimated fees for full-time enrollment
(does not include other university specific fees,
supplies, or housing)
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LGBT Studies - UC Berkeley
Neurology Surgery - UC Davis
Law & Society - UC Irvine
Earth and Space Science - UC Los Angeles
Human Rights - UC San Diego
Gaming - UC Santa Cruz
•Description
•Overview
•Local
Options
Educational
institutions that are
not operated by the
government. Many
have unique
characteristics. For
instance, some are
religion affiliated, Ivey
League, or liberal arts
only schools.
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Independent college
students are
individuals—not
numbers
Every application is
personally reviewed
Classes are smaller
and taught by
professors not
teaching assistants
Students receive
personal attention to
help them success in
college and life
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There are over 75 nonprofit, independent
colleges and universities in the state.
Requirements and tuition vary
Two and four year institutions
Cannot legally discriminate, but generally is
not restricted in setting admissions policies
◦ May or may not require exam scores
◦ May or may not require personal statements
◦ May or may not value talent over a high GPA
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Many institutions make broad efforts to
recruit students from underprivileged
backgrounds
Tuition fees tend to be higher than at public
universities though many institutions offer
financial aid (tuition range is $6,000 to
$54,000)
Over 75
campuses
statewide;
many are
local
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