California Colleges

WHY COLLEGE

Explore!

Colleges and universities have hundreds of courses to choose from. You can take classes like The Birth and Death of Stars, Evolution of Human Sexuality, History of Western Art, Sports Medicine, Introduction to Hospitality Management, and so much more.

Expand your earning potential!

Not only do people with a college degree have a greater variety of careers to choose from, they also make about twice as much money as high school graduates.

Become independent and

make more of your own choices! For many people, the college years are

a time of developing independence. You'll have a lot more control over your college experience than your high school experience: You'll choose more of your classes, choose a major, decide how and when to study, and begin to take on more responsibility in general. You may even move out of your family home for the first time. These are exciting changes - and great practice for life after college!

Develop leadership skills through

activities! College groups range from academic

clubs, to sporting groups, to political and social organizations.

Public Institutes

Public colleges are those that are largely supported by state funds. If you attend a public institution in your own

state Cheaper Tuition Easier to be Admitted CSUN, UCLA

Private Colleges

Private colleges, on the other hand, are supported by tuition, endowment, and donations from alumni and friends. Usually More Expensive Usually offer the best financial aid packages USC, Pepperdine

THE CSU SYSTEM

CSU

23 Campuses in California

If you are a student and you plan on taking more than 6 units your cost is 4,026 per academic year

If you are a student and you plan on taking less than 6 units your cost is $2,712 per academic year

Extra Fees determined by each campus (Examples Below)

Room and Board Health Fees Student Service

THE UC SYSTEM

Universities of California

Community College

2 year university

110 to choose for

Local Junior Colleges LA Valley LA Pierce Glendale College Ventura College Mission College

Community College Cost

An enrollment fee is charged to every student who takes courses for credit.

The current fee charged to state residents is $20 per unit.

A full time student enrolled for 12 units for 2 semesters would currently pay $480 per year in enrollment fees.

Additional Expenses include Books Supplies Housing Food