UC freshmen applications dip for a second straight year. But why?
Students depart Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA. Experts said the decline in first-year applicants may signal a reality check among high school students who are daunted by the growing competition and cost of a UC freshman seat and are instead opting for a more affordable community college pathway. “So the small declines in applications to some degree is positive news for the University of California — they have to send out fewer rejection letters.” Philippe De Nes, for instance, didn’t even bother to apply to any UC campuses last year as a senior at Downtown Magnets High School. UCLA, and the UC system overall, have strengthened efforts in recent years to enroll one transfer student for every two freshmen and expanded programs to guarantee admission of all qualified community college students. California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley credited those financial aid programs and stronger partnerships between his campuses and UC leaders for boosting the number of transfer students.
UCLA, UC Berkeley boost admissions of Californians, including blacks and Latinos
Discover Related
University of California to Order Hiring Pause as It Braces for Funding Cuts
Boston University’s 60-Year-Old Dorm Gets $663 Million Upgrade
In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall
Column: Why California should go back to free college tuition
Documents of over 97k students pending with colleges, MU issues a final warning
Open Doors 2024: US welcomes 1.1 million international students, India leads
Georgia public universities and colleges see enrollment rise by 6%
CSU to shift the endgame for student success: A good job and a four-year degree
Fall in visa applications by overseas students prompts fears for universities
Cal State campuses brace for ‘severe consequences’ as budget gap looms
Column: Former Southland stars balance school and football in Ivy League
Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges
Why it will be easier to get into a Russell Group university this year
High school sports transfers in California reach record level: 17,068
When colleges close, students are left scrambling. Some never go back to school
UC president recommends UCLA pay Cal Berkeley $10 million per year for 6 years
Ivy Central's Class of 2028 Secures Impressive Early Wins at Top US Colleges & Unis
What do top colleges in the U.S. look for in their students - Part 2
Soaring campus costs force freshers to live at home with parents