University of California
California State University
Private Universities
Finding a College Fit
A-G Requirements
100

How many UC campuses are available to undergraduates? 

9

100

How many CSU campuses are there in California?

23

100

How are private universities funded?

Private universities rely on donations and tuition?

100

What is one of the first things you should consider when determining your college fit?

Institution type (2-year or 4-year) 

100

How many years of History are you required to complete?

2- years

200

UC is to select from the top what percent of a high school graduating class? 

12.5% or top one- eight

200

CSU is to select from among the top what percent of a high school graduating class?

33% or top one-third

200
In considering the campus setting of a Private University versus a Public, what is a major difference?

Class size

200

When you are considering how far away or close to home you want to go to school, what are you considering?

Location

200

How many years of Math are you required to complete?

3-years

300

How many tiers are there within the UC system?

3

300

What degrees are offered at the Cal States?

Bachelors and Masters

300

If a Private University is secular, what does that mean?

It is not religiously affiliated

300

When you consider whether you prefer to be a part of a small group discussion or large lecture, what are you considering?

Learning Environment

300

How many years of a laboratory science are you required to complete?

2-years
400

What is the minimum GPA requirement to apply to the UC's?

3.0

400

What is the minimum GPA requirement to apply for the Cal States? 

2.0

400

When it comes to graduating on time from a four-year college, private universities are leading the way. About what percent of private university students graduate on time, in comparison to 45% of students at public universities?

51.3%

400

When determining your college fit, it is important to consider whether the institution offers your area of study. What is this area of study called?

Major

400

How many years of a visual and performing arts are you required to complete?

1-year