California State University system Presented at the African - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presented at the African American College Planning Conference 10/25/14

All About The California State University system

Small Campuses Medium 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 Science

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

• Hotel Restaurant Management

CSU Pomona

• Global Intelligence & National

Security CSU Bakersfield

• Computer Gaming & Design

CSU 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

2015-16 Impacted for Freshman Admissions

• Chico
• Fresno
• Fullerton
• Humboldt
• Los Angeles
• Long Beach
• Monterey Bay
• Northridge
• Pomona
• Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• San Jose
• San Luis Obispo
• San Marcos
• Sonoma

2015-16 Non-impacted campuses

• Bakersfield
• Channel Islands
• Dominguez Hills
• East Bay
• Maritime Academy
• Stanislaus

Cost of Enrollment

CSU Application $55 (each campus) Enrollment Deposit* $100- $500 ELM/EPT Exams $18/each Orientation Fee* $35- $350 Housing Application* $50 Housing Deposit* $200-1400 Early Start Classes $182/class Total: $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: outreach.recruitment@csun.edu Web sites: www.csun.edu

www.calstate.edu