California Community Colleges
California
- 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
California Community Colleges
- 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
Where California Community College Students Transfer
- 17% to UC institutions
- 58% to CSU institutions
- 9% to in-state private institutions
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