What are the differences between Community Colleges, UC, CSU, and private colleges? How do I decide which one is best for me?
Colleges and universities vary greatly in the type of programs offered, entrance requirements, and costs.The 108 California Community Colleges are 2-year, publicly-funded colleges with a wide-ranging mission of vocational training, preparation for transfer to 4-year colleges, development of basic skills, and providing general interest courses. They offer AA/AS degrees and certificates and are the only public colleges offering vocational training. Anyone over 18 or with a high school degree is eligible. Current Mendocino College Enrollement Fees . The University of California (UC) system has 9 general campuses and is a publicly-funded research institution which provides undergraduate and graduate courses through the PhD degree or professional school (law, medicine, engineering ). The requirements for entry to UC are easier from community college (a minimum of 2.4 GPA with 60 transferable units) than from high school (top 12% of California high school graduates based on test scores and G
