Types of Institutions

Public California Colleges and Universities

To choose the California State University or University of California campus you wish to attend, you must first identify those aspects of academic and campus life that are most important to you – i.e.

• Academic Programs
• Physical Setting
• Size of the Student Body
• Geographic Location of the Campus
• Type of Community Adjacent to the Campus
• Availability of Cultural and Recreational Activities on Campus

University of California System

Each of the nine general University of California campuses offers a balanced program including all basic areas of undergraduate study. Each campus also has unique academic programs and features that sets it apart. Following is a list of the nine campus locations.

Berkeley Irvine Merced Santa Barbara San Diego

Davis Los Angeles Riverside Santa Cruz

Information for University of California Admissions

The University of California System admits students according to a system of comprehensive review. Comprehensive review includes, but is not limited to, an applicant’s academic grade point average in grades 10 and 11; test results from the SAT /ACT and SAT II; the strength of the high school curriculum pursued; the personal statement; and the depth and breadth of extracurricular involvement.

You may apply to as many campuses in the system as you wish. You will submit one electronic application to the University of California System indicating the campus or campuses for which you wish to be considered. The applications will then be forwarded to the appropriate campuses. 90 percent of University of California eligible students who apply to at least three campuses are accepted at a minimum. Working one-on-one with your counselor will help you determine if you are eligible and the most appropriate campuses to apply to.