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California State University (CSU)
- Number of: Twenty-three (23) statewide, accepting the top one-third of the graduates.
- Schools: CSU Fresno, CSU Bakersfield, CSU Stanislaus, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Length: Four years
- Course Work: Pre-professional training. Various majors.
- Degrees: Bachelor of Arts. Bachelor of Science. Various master’s degrees. Teaching credentials.
- Costs (Tuition & books): Varies based upon budget factors.
- CSU Admissions Website: https://www.csumentor.edu
CSU Admissions Requirements
- Core Subject Requirements: These requirements are the same as the University of California. See UC core subject requirements.
- Grade Point Average (GPA): Students should maintain at least a grade point average of “C” or better. GPA is combined with SAT I or ACT scores to determine eligibility.
- Educational Background: Graduate from high school or hold a valid California High School Proficiency Examination Certificate and meet the core subject requirements.
- Assessments: American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT: Reasoning)
University of California (UC)
- Number of: Nine (9) undergraduate statewide, accepting the top 12.5% of the graduates.
- Schools: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
- Length: Four years
- Course Work: Pre-professional training. Various majors.
- Degrees: Bachelor of Arts. Bachelor of Science. Various master’s degrees. Various doctorate degrees.
- Costs (Tuition & books): Varies based on budget factors.
- UC Admissions Website: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
UC Admission Requirements
- Core Subject Requirements:
- (a) History/Social Science – 2 years to include World History, U.S. History, and/or ½ year of government and ½ year of economics.
- (b) English – 4 years of college preparatory
- (c) Mathematics – 3 years through Algebra 2 (4 years recommended)
- (d) Science – 2 years of a lab science to include 2 of 3 disciplines of biology, chemistry, or physics (3 years recommended
- (e) Foreign Language – 2 years of the same language (3 years recommended)
- (f) Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year of college preparator
- (g) Electives – 1 year from one of the above areas
- Grade Point Average (GPA): Students should maintain at least a grade point average of “B” or better. GPA is combined with test scores to determine eligibility.
- Educational Background: Graduate from high school or hold a valid California High School Proficiency Examination Certificate and meet the core subject requirements.
- Assessments: American College Test (ACT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT: Reasoning), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT 2: Subject area test in math, English composition, and an elective area.
Private Colleges and Universities
- Number of: Approximately 112 statewide
- Schools: Fresno Pacific University, University of Southern California, Pepperdine, University of the Pacific, Stanford, Claremont Colleges
- Length: Four years
- Course Work: Curriculum, programs, and professional programs vary according to the size or specialty of the college/university.
- Degrees: BA/BS, but may offer up to a doctorate
- Costs (Tuition & books): Approximately $10,000–$40,000 per year.
Admission Requirements
- Admission requirements vary by college or university. Usually students have met or exceeded the UC core subject requirements and assessment requirements.