blog post UC May Struggle to Meet Transfer Requirement By Jacob Jackson Jun 1, 2017 UC is enrolling more transfer students but has not come closer to meeting its goal: two new in-state freshmen for every in-state transfer student.
Fact Sheet California’s Higher Education System By Kevin Cook Jan 10, 2024 The nation’s largest public system of higher learning is in California. Nearly 80% of state students attend a public institution, with over half enrolling in community college—making transfer into a four-year college a key path to a bachelor’s degree. Funds to support higher education and financial aid account for about 7% of the state’s budget.
blog post ‘Tis the Season for College Applications By Hans Johnson Nov 29, 2018 Eight of the top 10 most popular colleges and universities in the US are in California—the state's colleges and universities also lead the nation in rejecting applicants.
blog post Gender Imbalances in STEM Majors By Hans Johnson Jun 21, 2018 Even though women have an educational advantage over men—in California and the nation—they are underrepresented in STEM majors, earning only about 20% of statewide bachelor's degrees in engineering and computer science in 2016.
Report Expanding Enrollment Capacity at California State University By Kevin Cook, Radhika Mehlotra Aug 26, 2020 Financial constraints threaten CSU’s ability to meet the growing demand for higher education. As the governor and state policymakers contend with limited resources, prioritizing enrollment growth and capital planning at CSU will be vital to the state’s economic future.
press release Less than a Third of State’s 9th Graders Likely to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree Nov 27, 2017
