Out of State Public Schools

College of William and Mary, University of Michigan, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are examples of well-known public colleges and universities outside of California. If you are interested in a public college or university in a state other than California, you will apply as a non-resident and your application process will be more like a private school application process than a UC or CSU process. Be sure to visit the Admissions website of each school to learn their specific Admissions requirements and processes.

• Like CA, other states have public university options (TX, NY, others), but the vast majority of out-of-state schools use the Common Application

• The Coalition App has a mix of private and public colleges around the country

• There are over 4,000 colleges across the country!

• Different “best” programs spread across the nation

• Varying levels of rigor for admission, from automatic acceptance ⇒ Ivy League

• The biggest bummer is paying the either out-of-state or private tuition

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two-year and four-year public college programs at a reduced tuition level, up to 150 percent of the institution’s regular resident tuition. In all cases, WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. For more information about WUE, visit wiche.edu/wue.

• General Education - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree; Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or equivalent

• Graduate Level/Doctorate - Masters of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.); Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Juris Doctorate (JD); Medicinae Doctor (MD) or equivalent

• To apply: Entrance reqs are def going to depend on country/school

• Estimated Average Cost of Attendance: Yes, international tuition is a thing

• University abroad is very different than US model

Career programs, also referred to as vocational, occupational, or technical programs, prepare students with entry level and upgraded job skills and training necessary for employment. Programs range in length from one semester to two years. Units earned may be applied toward the Associate Degree. Students who successfully complete these programs will be awarded a certificate of achievement. The community colleges in the area offer different career programs, so consult the brochures in the College/Career Center or the Guidance offices as some colleges specializes in specific vocational and technical programs.