Top 12.5% of high school graduates
Background
The UC system combines the education of undergraduates with a strong emphasis on graduate programs and world-class research in the sciences & humanities
Students
Over 208,000
Campuses
10
Costs
About $7500 in fees; $10,900 for room and board: $1,500 for books and supplies
Entrance Requirments
Top 4% of high school graduates statewide or other criteria; 15 prescribed courses, and appropriate admission tests
Campus Location
Berkeley, Santa Cruz , Davis, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, And San Diego. The San Fransico campus specializes in upper division and graduate health sciences
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Top 33% of high school graduates
Background
The CSU system emphasizes undergraduate education, leading to a bachelor's, master's, and a limited number of doctorate degrees.
Students
Over 400,000
Campuses
23
Costs
$3,137 for fees; $ 8,000 for room and boards; and $1,250 for books and supplies
Entrance Requirments
Top third of high school graduates statewide, 15 prescribed courses, and appropriate admission tests
Campus Location
Bakersfield, Chico,Channel Islands, Domingues Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma and Stanislaus campuses
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Top 100% of high school grades.
Background
Community Colleges offer a wide range of academic and vocational programs, leading to an occupational certificate, a two-year associate of arts degree, or a transfer program. Upon completion of the transfer program, students are eligible to apply to 4 year universities to pursue a Bachelor's degree.
Students
Over 2.5 Million
Costs
about $600 for fees; $1,250 for books and supplies. This assumes that a student lives at home.
Entrance Requirements
Open to all California residents 18 years or older, including those without a high school diploma. A California resident may attend college anywhere in the state.
Campus locations
Approximately 56 in southern California and 53 in central and northern parts of the state.
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