California College System - Matrix
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California Community Colleges |
CSU California State University |
UC University of California |
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities |
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NUMBER OF CAMPUSES |
108 |
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10 |
76 |
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PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM |
Two year Colleges 1) Career and job entry majors 2) Transfer program 3) A.A. and A.S. degrees 4) Vocational certificates |
Four year Colleges with Graduate programs: 1) Various majors 2) Pre-professional studies 3) B.A. and B.S. degrees 4) M.A. and M.S. degrees 5) Teaching Credentials 6) Joint-Doctoral degrees offered at some campuses (Ed.D./Ph.D) 7) Some certificate programs |
Four year Colleges with Graduate and Professional Schools 1)Various majors 2) Pre-professional studies 3) B.A. and B.S. degrees 4) M.A. and M.S. degrees 5) Teaching credentials 6) Doctoral and professional degrees (medicine, law, etc.) |
AICCU institutions range from large world-renowned universities to regional liberal arts, specialized institutions, and professional schools. Most grant baccalaureate and advanced degrees; however, a few grant two-year associate degrees. Various majors, programs and degree levels offered. |
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INSTRUCTIONAL FOUNDATION AND DEGREE EMPHASIS |
Education: Applied
Emphasis: Vocational and transfer preparation for a four-year college |
Education: Applied
Emphasis: Teacher preparation, career employment and graduate school. |
Education: Theoretical
Emphasis: Research and preparation for graduate school. |
Education: Varies by campus
Emphasis: Varies by campus |
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TUITION AND FEES |
$46 per unit |
Approx. $8100 per year |
Approx. $16,000 per year |
Approx. $25- $50,000 per year |
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TOTAL COSTS PER YEAR (with housing) |
Approximately $2,000. living at home. 10 have dormitories. |
Approximately $19-26,000 |
Approximately $31,000 |
Approximately $35,000 + |
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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS |
No subject requirements. Must be 18 years old, a high school graduate, or have a G.E.D. equivalent.
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A-G Requirements a) Social Science 2 years b)English 4 years c) Math 3 years d) Laboratory Science 2 years (1) biological (1) physical (Biology & Chemistry) e) Foreign Language 2 years f) Visual & Performing Arts 1 year g) College Prep Electives 1 year
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A-G Requirements a) Social Science 2 years b)English 4 years c) Math 3 years (4 yrs recommended) d) Laboratory Science 2 years (1) biological (1) physical (3 yrs recommended Biology, Chemistry & Physics) e) Foreign Language 2 years (3 yrs recommended) f) Visual & Performing Arts 1 year g) College Prep Electives 1 year |
Wide variety of requirements, but most are comparable to the CSU/UC systems.
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TEST REQUIREMENTS |
No entrance test requirement. A placement test is required. |
SAT or ACT for entrance. May also require placementexams: EPT and ELM. Use SAT code 3594 for CSU Mentor! |
SAT or ACT plus writing May require Subject A test for placement. |
SAT or ACT for entrance. May require a placement test. |
