Considering Colleges Out-of-State Presented by: RACC Creating Options In Your College Search Considering Colleges Out-of-State Presented by: RACC www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

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1000 private schools CA High School Students Options 1290 public high schools 1.8 Million Public high schools Students 374,000 graduate (136,000 eligible) 1000 private schools 120,000 private school students 34,000 graduate The number of high school graduates increased nationally for a decade, peaking at 3.4 million in 2010-11, but then lower birth rates and less immigration contributed to a decline. Estimates show 3.21 million graduates are expected in 2013-2014, according to the report. Then it projects small ups and downs until 2023-24, when high school graduates will reach 3.4 million again. www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Providing out-of-state options for students of California The total number of high school graduates in California is projected to increase from 267,960 in 1991-92 to a high of 412,190 in 2007-09. In 2021-22 there will be 391,538 graduates, 46% more than in 1991-92. Hispanic students will represent the largest racial/ethnic group of graduates. Over the period covered by the graph their number will have increased by 178%, while California’s Asian population almost doubles during that time. The number of White graduates is projected to decline by 27%, however. www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Providing out-of-state options for students of California Facts to Inspire You California could be 1 million college graduates short by 2025 27,300 California high school graduates started college at an out-of-state, four- year university in 2010, up 90% from 2000 Under 10,000 Come to California to start a four-year degree 8 out of 10 jobs in California will require a college degree CALIFORNIA RANKS 1ST IN THE NATION FOR IMPORTING PEOPLE WITH A BACHELORS DEGREE, CALIFORNIA RANKS 41ST IN THE NATION IMPORTING PEOPLE WITH LESS THAN A HS DEGREE NCHEM Information Center – www.higheredinfo.org and US Census Bureau www.censu.gov www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Providing out-of-state options for students of California In-State College and Universities 9 - UC Campuses – 182,000 23 - Cal State Campuses – 334,885 112 - Junior Colleges - 2.6 Million 75 - Private College (AICCU)- 147,613 System Count University of California 10 California State University 23 California Community Colleges 112 Other Public Colleges and Universities 2 WASC-Accredited Non-public 4-Year Institutions 108 WASC-Accredited Non-public 2-Year Institutions 11 State-Approved Institutions 180 Institutions Exempt from State Approval 27 Prop 30 allows CSU to AA 10-15,000 more students. CA State University's fall 2013 application period is on pace to set another record. The passage of Proposition 30 allowed CSU campuses to admit 10,000 to 15,000, 11 campuses are impacted for Frosh, 5 for ALL programs, CSU received 517,517 Apps for 2013 UC = 372,820 Apps, accepts 164,735. Accept rate avg 50%, range 21-88 % CC = New- lower units registered first, people werent leaving. 1907 started, 1920 CA ranked 11 in population, only 1/3 attend full time. 3 yr grad rates in low 20%, nationally 15%, 1/3 complete in 3 years or transfer www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

California Trends and Data Enrollments UC 31435 CSU 46920 CC 121286 AICCUA 27484 OOS 27,400 UNK 119475 Total 254525, out of 474000 Enrollments UC 31435 CSU 46920 CC 121286 AICCUA 27484 OOS 27,400 UNK 119475

Providing out-of-state options for students of California Nearly 1 million students graduating from CA high schools and Community Colleges… …With 107 Four Year Colleges/Universities to consider in their home state 10% JC grad rate X 2.9 mil = 290,000 HS Graduate = 383,00 Private 34,000 Actual Graduates – 707,000 estimate and HS Grad Rate at CA schools 60% should be 1.5 Ranks 37 in nation with graduation rates www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

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Providing out-of-state options for students of California Cost Average UC Cost = $31,700 Tuition, Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – 2012-13 (UC Web Site www.universityofcalifornia.edu) Average CSU Cost = $23,811 Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – 2012-13 (CSU Web Site www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance) Average State School/Out-of-State = $29,682 Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – 2012-13 Average Private School Costs = $43,289 Tuition, Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – 2012-13 (college board – 80% receive scholarship and grant, net costs /$27,600) http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/cost/index.html Public four-year colleges charge, on average, $7,605 per year in tuition and fees for in-state students. The average surcharge for full-time out-of-state students at these institutions is $11,990. Private nonprofit four-year colleges charge, on average, $27,293 per year in tuition and fees. Public two-year colleges charge, on average, $2,713 per year in tuition and fees. www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Providing out-of-state options for students of California Cost Family and Student Contribution Federal Assistance (FAFSA) – calculator Loan Programs (Parent and Student) College Aid Grants – Gift money Scholarships-merits based Class shaping, diversity, enrich campuses Private Sources of Aid Graduation rate Cost of a college to you – Known in March According to the survey, 86.9 percent of first-time, full-time freshmen in 2012 received some form of institutional aid, with the average award amount equal to 53.1 percent of the sticker price. Those numbers dropped slightly as students progressed through school. Students at small institutions were more likely to receive awards than were their peers at other institutions, but students at research universities were more likely to receive larger awards Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/05/07/nacubo-survey-reports-sixth-consecutive-year-discount-rate-increases#ixzz2VJuucmC2 Inside Higher Ed http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/cost/index.html Public four-year colleges charge, on average, $7,605 per year in tuition and fees for in-state students. The average surcharge for full-time out-of-state students at these institutions is $11,990. Private nonprofit four-year colleges charge, on average, $27,293 per year in tuition and fees. Public two-year colleges charge, on average, $2,713 per year in tuition and fees. www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Sample FA Comparison Chart Cost Sample FA Comparison Chart EFC: $2,846 School 1 School 2 School 3 Budget/COA $36,920 $36,900 $38,200 Scholarship – Merit/Talent/Diversity $3,500 $8,000 $20,000 College Grant – Colleges Discretion $1,500 $5000 $6,000 Pell grant $2,700 $4200 $4,200 SEOG Grant 1,900 $1,000 FWS $3000 $0 Stafford $5,500 PLUS $20,720 $12,300 Out of Pocket PLUS/Stafford/ $29,220 $17,800 $7,000 Out of Pocket 1 – 5500 +3000+20,720 = 29220 (EFC comes out of Plus

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Providing out-of-state options for students of California Growth Learning Get To Know The College The academic Profile Class size Student to teacher ratio School population Majors Extra curricula activities Campus & surroundings Diversity Location Weather Know You GPA/Test Scores Independent worker, collaborative worker Campus Size Majors Resume Your Inspiration Interests, hobbies www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

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Providing out-of-state options for students of California Risk Reward The three tiered list . AND YOU LOVE THEM ALL! REACH 1-3 applications Your academics are below profile, other attributes are compelling TARGET 2-3 applications Your academics are at or above profile, you are a strong fit Likely Your academic record is well above last year’s admission profile www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Providing out-of-state options for students of California The Plan RACC USA All So Many UND 3.0 1550 65% Rolling 3/1 Target There is your list. www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California

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The Search – Timeline and Workflow Plan ~ ~ 3,509 Colleges ~ ~ Sophomore and Junior Year ~ Mailing lists 30-100 Schools you Inquired to ~ Junior and Senior Year ~ Visited 20 -30 - Researched/Visited ~ Fall Senior Year ~ Apply to Schools – 3 Tiers The Search – Timeline and Workflow ~ November - March ~ Decisions ~ March Senior Yr. ~ FA /Cost ~ May ~ College Choice

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Top Reasons Students Chose Their College 5) Location, Location, Location 4) Size of the student body 3) Cost 2) I got accepted 1) It just felt right www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for students of California