www.calstatefullerton.com four segments of higher education
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Four Segments of
Higher Education
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An Overview
Community Colleges
www.cccco.edu
California State University
www.csumentor.edu
University of California
www.ucop.edu
Independent Colleges & Universities
www.aiccu.edu
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Systems at a Glance
Student Fees / Tuition
(subject to change)
Degrees Offered
Required Entrance Exam(s)
Number of Campuses
Average $29,350 per year
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Varies: (Check with College or University of
your choice)
More than 75
Independent Colleges and Universities
www.aiccu.edu
Approximately $ 12,192 per year
Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and,
Professional Degrees
ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning
10
University of California
(UC)www.ucop.edu
$36 per unit
Associate degrees and vocational certificates
English and math Placement test prior to
enrolling
110
California Community Colleges
(CCC)www.cccco.edu
Approximately$6,128 per year
Bachelors, Masters, And limited Doctoral
Degrees
ACT or SAT Reasoning
23
California State University
(CSU)www.csumentor.edu
Systems
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Difference between UC & CSU
UC – California’s primary academic agency for research
CSU – Focus on teaching and practical experience
- Campuses are community oriented through
accessible internships students are well
prepared for the workplace.
CC – Academic & vocational instruction through
1st and 2nd years of undergraduate
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California State University
Admission Requirements• Complete A-G
• ACT or SAT Reasoning Minimum Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT
• (GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning
• (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite)
Application Process• Apply Oct.1- Nov.30
• $55 application fee, apply at: www.csumentor.edu
Degrees Offered• Bachelors• Masters• Doctoral degrees in Education (at some campuses)
CSU draws
from the top 33% of CA’s h.s. graduates
Take English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry
Level math (ELM) unless exempt
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Campuses not impacted :• Bakersfield• Channel Islands• Dominguez Hills• East Bay• Maritime Academy• Monterey Bay• Stanislaus
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The University of California
Admission Requirements• Complete A-G Courses
• SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing
• 2 Prompts
Application process• Apply Nov. 1- Nov.30
• $70 application fee
• Apply at: www.ucop.edu
Degrees Offered• Bachelors• Masters• Doctoral Degrees
UC draws from the top
12.5% of CA’s H.S. graduates
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Community Collegeswww.cccco.edu
Number of Campuses• 110 Campuses throughout California
• Woodland Community College in Yolo County is the newest community college.
Required Exam• Assessment Test in English and Math
Admission Requirements• 18 years old or have high school diploma (or GED)
Degrees Offered• Associate degrees• Vocational certificates
Transfer Informationwww.assist.org
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Independent Colleges & Universitieswww.aiccu.edu
Admission Requirements• Use A-G requirements as a guideline• SAT Reasoning or ACT (some schools may require SAT
Subject Test)• Always check with individual campuses for admission criteria
Degrees Offered• Associates• Bachelors• Masters • Doctoral Degrees
Over 75 independent colleges and universities in
CA
Application Process• Most applications available at: http://www.aiccu.org/ or
www.californiacolleges.edu• Deadlines vary, please check with individual campuses • Some campuses may recommend certain things while others require:
• essays, letters of recommendations, interviews
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History / Social Science-
2 years
World History / Cultures / World
CivilizationsUS History Government / Civics
(1 semester) 2.5 Years / Units
Math: 3 Years, 4 Recommended
Algebra or Geometry Geometry or Algebra 2
Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus
3 Years / Units
Language Other Than English: 2 Years 3 Recommended
Spanish 1 Spanish 2 2 Years / Units
Laboratory Science: 2 Years, 3 Recommended
Biology Chemistry 2 Years / Units
Visual and Performing Arts: 1 Year- Same course
Art 1 Year / Units
College Preparatory Elective: 1 Year Economics (1 semester)
.5 Years / Units
English: 4 Years 4 Years / Units
College Preparatory Requirements
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Total Units
The A-G Study Pattern(sample)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
College Prep English
4 years completed with a C or better
1.5 Years/ Units
Pre-Calculus or Calculus4 Years / Units
Physics3 Years / Units
Spanish 33 Years / Units
2.1 Years/ Units
College Prep Physical Science
1.5 Years / Units
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Eligibility IndexMINIMUM Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT
(GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning
(GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite)
(Local Area)
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CSU Mentor• Apply online
• Plan for College
• Search Campuses
• Explore Financial Aid
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Thank you and Good luck!
If you have any additional questions, my name is Zac Martinez and I am located
in the Career Center
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