CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES QUICK FACTS. Magellan College Counseling

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1 CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES QUICK FACTS Magellan College Counseling

2 There are several hundred colleges and universities in California, including: o 112 Community colleges California Colleges and Universities o 10 University of California campuses o 23 California State University campuses o 119 private colleges and universities accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) This Quick Facts guide offers highlights of important information about 25 California colleges, focusing on 23 private colleges and universities, as well as two California State University campuses. It is meant to serve as a starting point for you to compare California colleges and universities; it should be used in combination with other resources which will help you determine whether each college would be a good fit for you (or your son or daughter). A separate Quick Facts with information about each of the University of California undergraduate campuses is available on Magellan College Counseling s website: You can also download our Resource Guide, which has dozens of links to timelines, test registration deadlines, test preparation tools, relevant news articles and other useful information as you embark on the journey that is the college admissions process. Magellan College Counseling looks forward to helping you navigate the college search process!

3 California Institute of Technology California Lutheran University Location: Pasadena 967 undergraduates 1,200 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 17% Mid 50% SAT scores: Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Strongest programs: o Engineering, Physics, Applied Sciences 31 Nobel Prize winning faculty/alumni First year pass/fail On-campus housing guaranteed for four years November 1 - Early Action (non-binding) January 3 -Regular Decision Location: Thousand Oaks 2,700 undergraduates 1,390 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 47.2% Average SAT score (CR/M only): Average ACT score: o Computer Science, Business, Education Affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church 37 majors in addition to professional preparation programs Founded 1959 November 15 - Early Action (non-binding) January 15 -Regular Decision (Round I) and Presidential Scholarship March 15 - Regular Decision (Round II)

4 California Polytechnic State University California Polytechnic State University Location: Pomona 20,000 undergraduates 2,100 graduate students Location: San Luis Obispo 18,300 undergraduates 1,000 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 61% Mid 50% SAT scores: (CR/M only) Average high school GPA: 3.41 Top majors (all impacted): Aerospace, Chemical and Materials, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering Other top programs: Architecture, Animal Health Science, Psychology, Biotechnology CSU Pomona has an Arabian Horse breeding program, an art gallery and an agricultural center at which fresh produce grown on campus is sold. November 30 (no early admissions options) Acceptance Rate: 37% Average SAT scores: 1292 (CR/M only) Average high school GPA: 3.9 November 30 (no early admissions options) Learn By Doing philosophy Engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Computer Other top programs: Architecture, Urban Planning Students must declare major upon application; difficult to change majors once enrolled. Students from Cal Poly and CSU Pomona team up each year to produce a float for the Rose Parade. Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are part of the public California State University system not private. They are included here as they are highly selective and have specialized course offerings.

5 1,150 undergraduates Acceptance Rate: 22% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Economics, Government, Psychology, History, International Relations, Sciences Ranked #9, US News list of Best Liberal Arts Colleges Ranked high on Princeton Review lists for Great Financial Aid, Best Career Services, and Most Accessible Professors. The Claremont Colleges Claremont McKenna College Pre-med students from Pitzer, Claremont McKenna and Scripps share use of the Keck Science Center (CMC, HMC, Scripps) November 15 -Early Decision I (notification date: 12/15) January 2 -Early Decision II (notification date: 2/15) January 2 - Regular Decision (notification date: 4/1) Harvey Mudd College 737 undergraduates Acceptance Rate: 28% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: o Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, Chemistry (only 9 majors available) Harvey Muddawards only BS degrees Offers more exposure to humanities and liberal arts than other engineering/tech schools 880 undergraduate women Acceptance Rate: 36% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: Politics/International Relations, Psychology, English, Foreign Languages, Music, Studio Art, Biology Student loan maximum is $4,000 per year Scripps College

6 The Claremont Colleges Pitzer College ~ 1000 undergraduates Acceptance Rate: 22% SAT scores optional Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Biology, Media Studies, English Environmentally-friendly dorms Vegetarian dining options Interview recommended Guarantees to meet demonstrated financial need November 15 - Early Decision ~ Interviews are required for ED applicants ~ (notification date: 12/22) January 1 -Regular Decision 1,560 undergraduates Acceptance Rate: 15% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o International Relations, Neuroscience, Economics, Media Studies, Chemistry, Politics Study abroad programs are offered in 24 countries. Campus/alumni interview recommended Need-blind; grants awarded instead of loans Pomona College November 1 -Early Decision I (notification date: 12/15) December 28- Early Decision II (notification date: 2/15) January 2 - Regular Decision (notification date: 4/5)

7 Chapman University Location: Orange 4,200 undergraduates 1,300 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 49% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: Top majors: o Film & Television Production, Business & Economics, Theatre, Dance, Music, Education Prominent program in Holocaust Education. Affiliated with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 98% of classes have fewer than 50 students All classes taught by professors November 15 -Early Action (non-binding) January 15 -Regular Decision Loyola Marymount University Location: Los Angeles 5,700+ undergraduates 3,200 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 53% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: Top majors: o Engineering, Political Science, Film Production, Communication Studies, Psychology, Accounting 77% of students are from California 20% of students are Hispanic 49% of students live on campus Catholic school affiliated with Jesuit tradition Loyola Law School located in downtown LA November 1 - Early Action (non-binding) January 15 - Regular Decision

8 Menlo College Mills College Location: Atherton (near San Jose) 700 undergraduates Acceptance Rate: 36% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT range: Average GPA of enrolled freshmen: 3.29 Accounting, Finance, Marketing Communication, Sports Management, Business Management 80% of students receive some form of financial aid 12% of students come from 78 foreign countries Emphasis on creativity and entrepreneurialism December 1 - Early Action (non-binding) Regular Decision Rolling Admissions Location: Oakland 950 undergraduates 600+ graduate students Acceptance Rate: 57% o English, Psychology, Child Development, Biology, Political, Legal & Economic Analysis (PLEA) Anthropology & Sociology Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT range: November 15 -Early Action (non-binding) February 1 - Regular Decision All undergraduate students are women Men are accepted into graduate programs Students can take classes at UC Berkeley

9 Mount St. Mary s College Occidental College Location: Los Angeles (2 campuses one in Brentwood, one in Downtown Los Angeles) 2,300 undergraduates 570 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 73% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT range: o Elementary Education, Social Sciences, Nursing, Business/Marketing, Gerontology Music and nursing programs available to male students; other programs open to women only. Advanced degrees offered in physical therapy, nursing, and other healthrelated fields. December 1 -Early Action (non-binding) February 15 -Regular Decision Location: Los Angeles (Eagle Rock) 1,900+ undergraduates Acceptance Rate: 44% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT range: o Economics, English, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Music, Diplomacy and World Affairs 80% of all students live in on-campus housing Cultural studies seminar required first year Essay question: What person or character best represents your generation? November 15 -Early Decision I January 2 -Early Decision II January 10 - Regular Decision

10 University of the Pacific Pepperdine University Location: Stockton 3,700 undergraduates 2,960 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 38% Location: Malibu 3,400+ undergraduates 4,200 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 28% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: International Studies, Business/Marketing, Engineering, Biological/Life Sciences Pacific s School of International Studies offers an MA in Intercultural Relations. UoPhas a microfinance lender based its campus. Founded as part of the Methodist Church but has been independent since Best Value college every year since 2000 Early Action -November 15 Regular Decision - January 15 on Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Business, Accounting, Communications, Natural Sciences Students are required to live on campus (except commuters) Alumni interviews are informational only Regular Decision -January 15 (rolling admissions)

11 University of Redlands Location: Redlands 3,000 undergraduates 1,400 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 67% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Government, English, Creative Writing, Biology, Chemistry, Music, Environmental Studies Students can create their own course of study in the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies 100 study abroad options on four continents Rolling Admissions - Notification within four weeks of submitting application University of San Diego Location: San Diego 5,400 undergraduates 2,800 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 51% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Business/Marketing, Communications/Journalism Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church Very high percentage of students study abroad Master s and Ph.D. programs in law, nursing, Business, Education and other fields Early Action: November 15 Regular Decision: January 15 Late Consideration: March 1

12 University of San Francisco Location: San Francisco 5,700+ undergraduates 3,700+ graduate students Acceptance Rate: 68% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: Business Administration, Communication, Hospitality Management, Psychology, Nursing, Biology, Pacific Rim Studies Jesuit institution; about half of students are Catholic 44-unit core curriculum in six academic categories USF has a joint BA/BS-JD program USF has over 50 study-abroad programs in 30 countries 5-year BA/MA/Teaching Credential dual degree program November 15 - Early Action (non-binding) January 15 -Regular Decision Santa Clara University Location: Santa Clara 5,100+ undergraduates 3,700+ graduate students Acceptance Rate: 58% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Communications, English, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Finance, Marketing Jesuit-founded; about half of students are Catholic Core curriculum includes three main themes: Community, Global Societies, Leadership Campus interviews are recommended Early Action -November 1 Regular Decision - January 7

13 University of Southern California Location: Los Angeles 17,300+ undergraduates 19,500+ graduate students Acceptance Rate: 25% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Business, Cinema/Television Production, Engineering, Communication, Art More foreign students than any other university Merit scholarships average $11,000+ Nine-course core curriculum Hundreds of merit scholarships awarded each year; school guarantees to meet demonstrated need. Application Deadlines December 1 -Deadline for scholarship consideration January 10 - Application deadline Stanford University Location: Palo Alto 6,940 undergraduates 12,595 graduate students Acceptance Rate: 7% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: o Biology, Computer Science, International Relations, Engineering, Political Science, Economics o Biology and human biology most popular 60% of students attended public high school Large number of general ed( core ) requirements Special services for students with learning disabilities Early Action -November 1 Regular Decision - January 1

14 Westmont College Location: Santa Barbara 1,300 undergraduates Acceptance Rate: 75% Whittier College Location: Whittier 1,300 undergraduates 600+ graduate students Acceptance Rate: 72% Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT: Business/Marketing, English, Social Sciences Liberal arts Christian college Outstanding Kinesiology program 95% medical school acceptance rate (national average is around 40%) Average class size is 18 November 1 - Early Action (non-binding) February 10 -Regular Decision Mid 50% SAT CR: Mid 50% SAT Math: Mid 50% ACT score: Strongest Programs: o Child Development, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Business, Political Science, English Whittier Scholars design their own majors Originally affiliated with Quakers Campus interviews are recommended Campus cultural center focuses on diversity programming Rolling Admissions Early Action December 1 Regular Decision February 1

15 Pitzer is one of the five Claremont Colleges. Mills College students share their concern for the environment. Westmont College Observatory University of the Pacific The beautiful Spanish-style campus at Stanford University

16 ABOUT MAGELLAN COLLEGE COUNSELING Magellan College Counseling can help you navigate the path to college admission. We work with students and parents as they explore college options, helping students present the most advantageous college application package and organizing the process for both students and parents, minimizing stress. As a volunteer admissions recruiter for Johns Hopkins for 15 years, Evelyn Alexander represented Hopkins at college fairs, interviewed students, visited high schools, and trained other alumni around the country to volunteer in these capacities. Evelyn served for seven years as President of the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association s Los Angeles chapter, and on the National Alumni Council for six years. She co-chaired the JHU Second Decade Society s Admissions Committee for seven years, creating and implementing a national program to recruit underrepresented minority students to Hopkins. Before embarking on her career in college counseling, Evelyn was a successful political consultant and public relations executive. She oversaw communications and public affairs projects for corporate and non-profit clients and guided dozens of candidates for political office to victory. A Los Angeles native, Evelyn holds a B.A. from Johns Hopkins and an M.A. from the George Washington University. Evelyn maintains active memberships in the American College Counseling Association, Higher Education Consultants Association, Independent Educational Consultants Association, National Association for College Admission Counseling and the Western Association for College Admission Counseling.

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