Web Sources - College Information
Useful Websites for College Searches and Exploration
- University of California Schools (UC)
- Independent California colleges and Universities
- California Community Colleges
Provides college information and a search engine for California private and public institutions
Offers virtual tours, campus maps, webcams, videos, general information, tuition costs, enrollment statistics, admission requirements and majors
Helps students with a timeline starting in 9th grade ·
Provides college search with key facts
Make a plan, find colleges, explore careers, etc.
Factors to Consider in Choosing a College or University
- Location (in-state vs. out-of-state, rural vs. urban setting, weather considerations)
- Size (Colleges range in size from 40,000 students to under 1000)
- Cost (in-state vs. out-of-state tuition, vs. public)
- Selectivity (do you meet the admissions criteria for college/university, How competitive is admission?)
- Type of College (private, public, community, parochial, etc)
- Major/Academic Focus
- Housing