California Public Universities and Colleges
California Master Plan of Higher Education
California Master Plan for Higher Education - major features
Summary:
UC was designed for (but not limited to) top 9% of California students
CSU was designed for (but not limited to) top 33% of California students
California Community Colleges were designed for open access for all students
Transfer Path: For every 2 first-time freshmen spots into UC/CSU, there is 1 space for California Community College transfer students.
University of California
UCs use a "comprehensive" or "holistic" review process through which a variety of factors are considered:grades, course choices, test scores (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests,
AP, IB), extra-curricular activities, awards, the context of a student's life experiences and situation, opportunities available, and personal insight answers.
For more details on this, go to How Applications are Reviewed.
Campus Admission profiles for even more detailed data on UC campus admissions profiles
California State University
CSUs use an Admissions Index formula based on grades in CSU-approved courses, and SAT or ACT scores. No additional information is asked for or allowed for in admissions, with exception of Cal Poly SLO which asks 4 straight forward questions on extra-curriculars and leadership.
Cal State Apply - one stop for nearly all CSU admissions information
Information on impacted campuses and majors in the CSU system
California Community Colleges
Chancellor's Office general info for CA community colleges
Associate Degrees for Transfer (into CSUs)