CSUs
23 universities in the CSU system
UCs
9 undergradate universities in the CSU system
Private and Out of State Schools
California Community Colleges
CSU’s
state funded schools.
In-state tuition up to about 14,000 a year + room and board.
CSU’s give priority to local applicants.
Transfer applicants given priority from the local community college near the CSU
Ex/ Cal Poly transfer applicants mostly from Cuesta Community College
State funded
Tuition - $36-46,000 tuition, fees, room and board without financial aid
Selectivity varies- extremely hard to accessible
Designed to be research based - faculty is expected to spend time researching their field of study.
Components of their Selection Criteria
Application includes gpa, course rigor, activities, essays, AP scores, community service, personal insight questions, additional information
Typically NOT the schools for nursing or elementary level teaching!
Uses one UC Application that opens August 1st in the fall of senior year.