California Community Colleges

Nickname: The Golden State
Most populous U.S. state, with nearly 40 million residents
Capital: Sacramento
More than 27% of Californians were born outside of the U.S.
The San Francisco Bay Area is the 5th most populous urban area in the U.S.
30 of Time Magazine’s list of the world’s “most influential companies" are located in California; 23 are in the San Francisco Bay Area.
If California were a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world.
150,000+ international students are enrolled in California colleges and universities (16% of the total international student enrollment in the U.S.).
California World’s 5th Largest Economy
San Francisco Bay Area World’s 19th Largest Economy

115 California community colleges (1 is online)
California community college students get priority admission to University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) institutions
Approximately 92% of transfers to the UC system come from California community colleges
52% of CSU graduates began their studies at a California community college
48% of UC bachelor’s degrees in STEM were awarded to students who transferred from a California community college
California Community Colleges – Key Facts
Community College League of California – Fast Facts 2024