A four-year university education suddenly becomes much more attainable, especially for first-generation college students.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1780, which prohibits legacy and donor preferences in the admissions decisions of the state’s private, nonprofit institutions. The ...

The PPIC reported enrollment at California’s most selective public university, the UC, increased by 2% while enrollment declined at California State Universities and community colleges between ...

Democratic California lawmakers voted to stop legacy college admissions, sending their landmark bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) desk for final approval. Assembly Bill 1780 passed largely ...

The University of California announced today (July 31) that it has admitted its largest and most diverse class to date. This achievement is driven by significant increases in the number of California ...

The University of Southern California reported giving preference to 1,791 alumni relatives in admission last fall, while Santa Clara University reported 38. Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd, both ...

The Cal State Apply portal is your gateway to a California State University degree. Learn about the crucial Spring 2026 deadlines and how to apply as an international student to secure your spot.

University of Southern California, among the state’s most selective private colleges, is pursuing a recruitment strategy that’s worked for them so far, said Timothy Brunold, dean of admission.

The University of California on Tuesday unveiled its first-ever systemwide admission guarantee for qualified transfer student applicants — but access to particular campuses is not assured. To ...

At UCLA — the most sought-after university in the nation — the average GPA of admitted first-year students last year rose to 4.5 and its admission rate dropped to 10%. In 1990, UCLA’s ...