4-Year University Information
IN-STATE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ($70 fee per campus):
- 3.0 GPA
- Personal Insight Questions
- SAT/ACT Scores
- Extra Curricular Activities/Volunteering
- Completed A-G Requirements
- Application Portal Link
- UC Application Tutorial: Fall 2019
TUITION
- Ranges between
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ($55 fee per campus):
- 3.0 GPA
- SAT/ACT Scores
- Completed A-G Requirements
- Application Portal Link
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OUT-OF-STATE UNIVERSITIES
Admissions Requirements can vary depending on State and Campus:
Universities may ask for:
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- SAT/ACT Score
- Personal Statement
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Many more! Be sure to check the website of the University for exact requirements!
Application Fees: Application fees can range anywhere from $25-$100+ per campus, you can find the exact amount on the University's admission website.
*Some schools offer Application fee waivers, see your counselor to determine if you qualify!*
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PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
*Admission Requirements & Application Fee information same as above*
Common Application
- There are 700+ Colleges & Universities on the Common Application.
- This means that you can fill out only ONE application and submit it to any of the available campuses featured on the Common App.
- Many scholars can receive a fee waiver for the Common App and can then apply to all campuses for free!
- **Please see your counselor to determine if you qualify**
- Application Portal Link
- Virtual Counselor
Tuition Comparison
- Public Universities charge different tuition for in-state or out-of-state scholars. However, Private Colleges usually charge the same tuition for both in-state and out-of-state applicants, making it easier for prospective students to attend college outside of their home state.
- While tuition is very expensive at most Private institutions, some campuses offer competitive Financial Aid Award packages with scholarships and grants to lessen the cost.
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CAMPUS REEL
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NACAC 2017 INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS GUIDE