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California Community College
As the largest system of higher education in the nation, the California Community Colleges is uniquely positioned to help residents of all backgrounds improve their social and economic mobility and build a better future for themselves and their families. The 116 colleges serve more than 2.1 million students annually and transfer nearly 80,000 each year to the University of California and California State University systems while providing hundreds of thousands more with a skills-based, career education needed to secure good-paying jobs. Click on the images below for more information.
Private California Independent Undergraduate Colleges & Universities
There are hundreds of private colleges and universities to choose from. California has over 70 alone. Private colleges and universities may include research universities, small liberal arts colleges, faith-based colleges and universities, and specialized colleges. Visit each website for specific admission information and application deadlines. For a list of private California colleges, click: https://aiccu.edu.
The California State University System
With 23 campuses and eight off-campus centers, the CSU plays a critical role in providing future leaders with the skills and knowledge they’ll need to thrive in the workforce and help drive California’s economy. The CSU offers bachelor’s degrees and drives California’s economy in agriculture, information technology, business, hospitality, life sciences, healthcare, public administration, education, media, and entertainment. Click below for more information.
The University of California System
The UC is a research oriented system composed of the campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Fransisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, along with numerous research centers and academic abroad centers. Click on the image to the left for more information.
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