This presentation focuses on general CSU information and San Diego State and Long Beach State information.

1. CSU Month
Southern California

2. Things To Consider When Choosing
a College
 Faculty to Student Ratio
 Financial Aid
 Quality of programs that interest you
 Cost of Attendance
 Location
 Climate
 Study Abroad Programs
 Student Support Services
 Student Population
 Sports
 Size of Campus
 Housing Options

3.  The CSU is the country's largest four-year university system
with 23 campuses located throughout the state of California.
The campuses offer excellent educational opportunities at
affordable costs.

4. Why Go to a CSU?
 Affordable four year education.
 Most CSU’s range from $15,000 to $20,000 annually.
 Many campuses to choose from under the same
application system.
 Can apply to several campuses with the same
application.
 $55 application fee for each campus.
 Variety of campus sizes and student populations.
 Variety of programs at each campus.
 Each campus specializes in different areas.
 i.e.: Engineering, Math and Science, Education
 Technical hands on approach to learning.

5.  Grades and Test Scores
 If you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher there is no
minimum SAT or ACT score required to become
eligible.
 A formula is used combining your GPA (of A-G
required courses only) and SAT/ACT scores that
determines your eligibility.
 Your eligibility index must be 2900 with SAT
scores or 694 with ACT scores.
 Use the formula to find what you MUST score on
college entrance exams to become CSU eligible.
 Formula:

6. ARE YOU CSU ELIGIBLE?
Example:
 My GPA is 2.2
 My SAT score is 1000 Index needed: 2900 Index needed: 694
 My ACT score is 26
 Am I Eligible?
 With SAT: (2.2) x (800) + 1000 = 2760
 With ACT: (2.2) x (200) + (10 x 26) = 700
 Since many of you have not yet taken the SAT
use the table on the next slide to find your GPA
and the minimum score you must receive on
both exams to become CSU eligible.

8. When and Where Do I Apply?
 Although the CSU accepts applications for different terms, as a high school
senior you will apply for the Fall term.
 Keep in mind that there is no essay requirement, but some “impacted”
schools may request a written statement on your behalf.
 For more information regarding the application process please visit:
CSUMENTOR.EDU

11. Local Area Admission
 CSU, North ridge: Los Angeles (5)
 CSU, Dominguez Hills: Los Angeles (5)
 CSU, Long Beach: Los Angeles (5), Orange (6)
 CSU, Los Angeles: Los Angeles (5)
 CSU, Pomona: Los Angeles (5), San Bernardino
(7)

12. San Diego State University is an academically rich, urban
university that provides endless possibilities for students. SDSU
gives you the tools to expand your knowledge and your
potential. You'll have access to valuable internships, volunteer
opportunities, and practical wisdom from experts in your field of
study to enhance your classroom instruction. San Diego's urban
and coastal access, beautiful weather, blue skies and sandy
beaches give SDSU students a unique college experience.

17. 38% had h.s. GPA of 3.75 and
higher
32% had h.s. GPA between 3.5 and
3.74
18% had h.s. GPA between 3.25
and 3.49
Total undergrads: 24,590
9% had h.s. GPA between 3.0 and
First-time degree-seeking freshmen:
3.24
Calendar: Semester 3,339
3% had h.s. GPA between 2.5 and
Degrees offered: Degree-seeking undergrads: 24,590
2.99
Bachelor's Graduate enrollment: 5,426
Percent applicants admitted: 30%
Master's Student-to-faculty ratio: 21:1
Doctoral
Impacted Majors
All San Diego State University majors and pre-majors are designated as
impacted, meaning they have more students wanting to declare that major
than can be accommodated. Students who are admitted to SDSU are placed in
the pre-major of that program (if all requirements are met at the time of
admission).
All premajors must meet department-specific criteria to move from the premajor
to the major, such as a specified minimum grade point average, completion of
prerequisite courses, tests, and completion of a certain number of units.
Students should refer to the General Catalog of the year in which they declared a
major for official requirements. For example, if you declared a major in fall 2010,

18. Located three miles from the ocean, California State University, Long Beach is a
university of choice destination where talented and diverse students, including more
than 1,000 California high school valedictorians and National Scholars, have come to
experience a campus environment that is student-centered, service-oriented and
globally-engaged. CSULB provides an exceptional student experience through
nationally recognized academic programs and attentive support services. An
emphasis on undergraduate and graduate research and creative activity provides
students the opportunity to work closely with dedicated and award-winning faculty
mentors.

19. Most Popular Majors For Bachelor's
Degrees
Business/Marketing: 19%
English: 10%
Visual and Performing Arts: 9% Calendar: Semest
Health Professions: 8% er
Social Sciences: 8% Degrees offered:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 5% Bachelor's
Liberal Arts: 5% Master's
Psychology: 5% Doctoral
Size
Total undergrads: 27,436
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,988
Degree-seeking undergrads: 27,436
Graduate enrollment: 5,980
Student-to-faculty ratio: 21:1
Percent applicants admitted: 34%
Setting
Suburban setting
Large city (250,000 -
499,999)
Commuter campus