Presented at the African American College Planning Conference 10/25/14 All About The California State University system
Presented at the African American College Planning Conference
10/25/14
All About The California State University
system
Small CampusesMedium Campuses
Large Campuses
• Bakersfield
• Channel Islands
• Humboldt
• Maritime Academy
• Monterey Bay
• San Marcos
• Sonoma
• Stanislaus
* Enrollment under 10,000 students
CSU’s mission
Preparation for Graduate School
• 1/3 of California’s masters degrees are from the CSU
• National leader in producing students who later earn doctorates in several fields
Career Preparation
• CSU produces the bulk of the California’s work force
• Employers say that CSU graduates are ‘ready to work’
• Internships, field work, and activities outside the classroom contribute to the ‘learn by doing’ experience
What can I study at a CSU?
• Cinema/TV/Arts
Cal State Northridge
• Dance
San Diego State
• Engineering - Theme Park
CSU Long Beach
• Interior Design
San Jose State
• Fire Protection Administration
CSU Los Angeles
• Dairy ScienceCal Poly San Luis Obispo
• Hotel Restaurant ManagementCSU Pomona
• Global Intelligence & National SecurityCSU Bakersfield
• Computer Gaming & DesignCSU Channel Islands
• Music Industry & Tech. Chico State
Strong Programs & Popular Majors
•Business
•Engineering
•Education
•Agriculture
•Communications
•Health
•Public Administration
*The CSU graduates more students from these majors than all other California universities combined
• Film/Entertainment
• Hospitality Management
• Ecology & Sustainability
• Parks, Recreation, Leisure Studies
• Kinesiology
• Biotechnology
Doctoral Programs
• Doctor of Education (EdD) – 14 campuses
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Fresno/San Jose, Fullerton/Long Beach/Los Angeles
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Los Angeles, Long Beach, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Fresno, Long Beach, Northridge, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco (with UCSF)
• 3+3 BA/JD Program – partnership with CSUN & Southwestern Law School
Student Life
•Interaction with faculty
•Small Classrooms
•Research Opportunities
•NCAA Athletics
•On-campus housing
•Clubs and Greek Life
•On-campus student jobs
Tuition $5,963 – $8,724
Books $1,800 per year
Housing $9,748 - $14,020
Transportation $1,300
Personal $3,114
TOTAL $19,210 - $25,068
Average Per Year College Costs
Source: http://www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance/
Getting Into The CSU from HS
• California HS graduate
• a-g Course Requirements
• SAT or ACT scores (taken by Dec.)
• GPA
• Eligibility Index
• Apply by Nov. 30th
• Various deadlines during senior year affect enrollment
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
•First generation college students
• Low income background
•Comprehensive academic support services
•Requires separate application – on CSU Mentor•Personal statement• Letter of recommendation
Source: http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/eop/
A-G Course Requirements
•2 years of Social Science
•4 years of English
•3 years of Math
•2 years of Science (with lab)
•2 years of Foreign Language
•1 year of Visual Performing Arts
•1 year of a College Preparatory Elective
Entrance Exams
• SAT•Math and Critical Reading only (1600 points
possible) •Not using Writing segment for admissions• CSU’s will use highest score of each segment –
Super Score• Example:
• 1st time: 400 M + 550 CR= 950• 2nd time: 600 M + 400 CR= 1000• CSU total = 600 M + 550 CR= 1150
•ACT • Not using writing score to determine eligibility
GPA and Eligibility Index
• 10th , 11th and 12th grades
• C’s or better in all classes
• Honors and AP• 11th and 12th
• 8 points maximum
Calculating Eligibility Index
SAT(800 x GPA) + SAT total = ______
CSU Minimum: 2900*
ACT(200 x GPA) + (10 x ACT total) = ______
CSU Minimum: 694*
*Higher Eligibility Index may be needed for entrance to Impacted campuses
What is Impaction?
•Impaction occurs when more qualified applicants apply for a campus or program during the initial application period than can be accommodated
•Impacted campus
•Impacted majors
2015-16Impacted for Freshman Admissions
ChicoFresnoFullertonHumboldtLos AngelesLong BeachMonterey BayNorthridgePomonaSacramento
San BernardinoSan Diego San FranciscoSan JoseSan Luis ObispoSan MarcosSonoma
2015-16Non-impacted campuses
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Maritime Academy
Stanislaus
Cost of Enrollment
CSU Application $55 (each campus)Enrollment Deposit* $100- $500ELM/EPT Exams $18/eachOrientation Fee* $35- $350Housing Application* $50Housing Deposit* $200-1400Early Start Classes $182/classTotal: $840- $2,755
* Cost may vary by campus
• Some items may be covered by Financial Aid so it is important to start
financial aid process early
• Majority of costs have deadlines associated with them
Apply to the CSU
• www.csumentor.edu
• Undergraduate application
• Submit separate application for EOP
• Use Express Application for multiple campuses
• $55 per campus application fee
• Use links to explore campuses
• Apply by Nov. 30th for Fall 2015
For more information
Student Outreach & Recruitment
California State University, Northridge
Phone: (818) 677-2967
Email: [email protected]
Web sites: www.csun.edu
www.calstate.edu