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CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES ANDUNIVERSITIESQuick FactsUpdated Summer 2019

California Colleges and UniversitiesThere are over 200 colleges and universities in California, including:o114 Community collegeso10 University of California campuseso23 California State University campuseso119 private colleges and universities accredited by the Western Association of Schools andColleges (WASC)This “Quick Facts” guide offers highlights of important information about 25 California colleges,focusing on 23 private colleges and universities, as well as two California State Universitycampuses. It is meant to serve as a starting point for you to compare California colleges anduniversities; it should be used in combination with other resources which will help you determinewhether each college would be a good fit for you (or your child).Click here for a separate Quick Facts guide with information about each of the University ofCalifornia undergraduate campuses (also available on Magellan College Counseling’s website).You can also download our Resource Guide, which has dozens of links to timelines, testregistration deadlines, test preparation tools, relevant news articles and other useful informationas you embark on the journey that is the college admissions process. Magellan College Counseling 2019Magellan College Counseling looksforward to helping you navigate thecollege search process!

California Institute of TechnologyCalifornia Lutheran UniversityLocation: Pasadena948 undergraduates1,285 graduate studentsLocation: Thousand Oaks3,059 undergraduates1,324 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 6.6%Mid 50% SAT range: 1520-1570Mid 50% ACT range: 35-36Mid 50% SAT CR: 740-780Mid 50% SAT Math: 790-800 Acceptance Rate: 73%Mid 50% SAT range: 1060-1230Average ACT range: 21-27Average high school GPA: 3.68Strongest programs:Top majors: Engineering, Physics, Applied Sciences 31 Nobel Prize winning faculty/alumniFirst year pass/failOn-campus housing guaranteed for four years Application Deadlines:November 1 - Early Action (non-binding)January 3 - Regular Decisionhttp://www.caltech.eduComputer Science, Business, EducationAffiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church37 majors in addition to professional preparationprogramsFounded 1959Application Deadlines:November 1 - Early Action and PresidentialScholarship (non-binding)January 1- Regular Decision)http://www.callutheran.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019

California Polytechnic State UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityLocation: San Luis Obispo18,300 undergraduates1,000 graduate studentsLocation: Pomona24,314 undergraduates1,580 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 35%Mid 50% SAT range: 1200-1380Mid 50% ACT range: 26-31Average high school GPA: 3.92Acceptance Rate: 55%Mid 50% SAT range: 1010-1230Mid 50% ACT range: 20-27Average high school GPA: 3.49 Top majors (all impacted): “Learn By Doing” philosophy Top majors: Aerospace, Chemical and Materials, Civil,Computer, Electrical, Mechanical EngineeringOther top programs: Architecture, AnimalHealth Science, Psychology, Biotechnology CSU Pomona has an Arabian Horse breedingprogram, an art gallery and an agriculturalcenter at which fresh produce grown oncampus is sold.Application Deadlines:November 30 (no early admissions options)http://www.csupomona.eduEngineering: Electrical, Mechanical,Industrial, Aerospace, ComputerScienceOther top programs: Architecture,Urban Planning Students must declare major uponapplication; difficult to change majorsonce enrolled. Students from Cal Poly and CSU Pomonateam up each year to produce a float forthe Rose Parade.http://www.calpoly.eduCal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are part of the public California State University system— not private.They are included here as they are highly selective and have specialized course offerings. Magellan College Counseling 2019

The Claremont CollegesClaremont McKenna College1,338 undergraduatesAcceptance Rate: 9.3%Mid 50% SAT range: 1350-1500Mid 50% ACT range: 30-34 Top majors:Economics, Government, Psychology, History,International Relations, Sciences Harvey Mudd CollegeApplication Deadlines:(CMC, HMC, Scripps)November 15 - Early Decision I(notification date: 12/15)January 2 - Early Decision II(notification date: 2/15)January 2 - Regular Decision(notification date: 4/1)Ranked #9, US News list of Best Liberal ArtsCollegesRanked high on Princeton Review lists for “GreatFinancial Aid,” “Best Career Services,” and “MostAccessible Professors.”Pre-med students from Pitzer, Claremont McKennaand Scripps share use of the Keck Science Center http://www.hmc.eduTop majors: 844 undergraduatesAcceptance Rate: 15%Mid 50% SAT range: 1470-1570Mid 50% ACT range: 33-35Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics,Chemistry (only 9 majors available)Harvey Mudd awards only BS degreesOffers more exposure to humanities and liberalarts than other engineering/tech schoolshttp://www.cmc.edu1,066 undergraduate womenScripps CollegeAcceptance Rate: 29.9%Mid 50% SAT range: 1350-1480 Mid 50% ACT range: 28-32 Top majors: Politics/International Relations, Psychology, English, Foreign Languages,Music, Studio Art, Biology Three semester core interdisciplinary programhttp://www.scrippscollege.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019

The Claremont CollegesPitzer CollegePomona College1,112 undergraduatesAcceptance Rate: 13.2%SAT range optionalMid 50% SAT range: 1300-1450Mid 50% ACT range: 29-32 Top majors: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science,Biology, Media Studies, EnglishEnvironmentally-friendly dormsVegetarian dining optionsOptional interview recommendedGuarantees to meet demonstratedfinancial needApplication Deadlines:November 15 - Early Decision(notification date 12/22)January 1 - Regular Decisionhttp://www.pitzer.edu1,703 undergraduatesAcceptance Rate: 8%Mid 50% SAT range: 1370-1530Mid 50% ACT range: 30-34 Top majors: International Relations, Neuroscience,Economics, Media Studies, Chemistry, PoliticsStudy abroad programs offered in 24 countries.Campus/alumni interview recommendedNeed-blind; grants awarded instead of loansApplication Deadlines:November 1 - Early Decision I(notification date: 12/15)December 28- Early Decision II(notification date: 2/15)January 2 - Regular Decision(notification date: 4/5)http://www.pomona.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019

Chapman UniversityLocation: Orange6,410 undergraduates2,132 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 54%Mid 50% SAT range: 1190-1360Mid 50% ACT range: 25-30Top majors:o Film & Television Production, Business &Economics, Theatre, Dance, Music, EducationProminent program in Holocaust Education.Affiliated with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)98% of classes have fewerthan 50 studentsAll classes taught byprofessorsLoyola Marymount UniversityApplication Deadlines:November 1 - Early Action(non-binding)January 15 - Regular DecisionLocation: Los Angeles6,391 undergraduates3,138 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 53%Mid 50% SAT range: 1180-1360Mid 50% ACT range: 26-31Top majors: Engineering, Political Science, FilmProduction, Communication Studies,Psychology, Accounting 53% of students are from California94% of students live on campusCatholic school affiliated withJesuit traditionLoyola Law School located indowntown LA Application Deadlines:November 15 - Early Action(non-binding)January 15 - Regular Decisionhttp://www.chapman.eduhttp://www.lmu.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019

Mount St. Mary’s CollegeOccidental CollegeLocation: Los Angeles (2 campuses—one inBrentwood, one in Downtown Los Angeles)Location: Los Angeles(Eagle Rock)2,055 undergraduates645 graduate students2,143 undergraduates645 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 61.5%Mid 50% SAT range: 980-1190Mid 50% ACT range: 19-24 Top majors: Elementary Education, Social Sciences, Nursing,Business/Marketing, GerontologyMusic and nursing programs available tomale students; other programs open towomen only.Advanced degrees offered in physicaltherapy, nursing, and other healthrelated fields.Acceptance Rate: 42%Mid 50% SAT range: 1280-1440Mid 50% ACT range: 27-32 Top majors: Economics, English, Psychology, Chemistry,Biology, Music, Diplomacy and World Affairs81% of all students live in on-campus housing Cultural studies seminar requiredfirst yearFormer essay question: Whatperson or character best representsyour generation?Application Deadlines:December 1 - Early Action(non-binding)February 15 - Regular Decisionhttp://www.msmc.la.eduApplication Deadlines:November 15 - Early Decision IJanuary 2 - Early Decision IIJanuary 10 - Regular Decisionhttp://www.oxy.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019

Menlo CollegeLocation: Atherton(near San Jose)745 undergraduatesAcceptance Rate: 43%Mid 50% SAT range: 1010-1160Mid 50% ACT range: 18-25Average GPA of enrolled freshmen: 3.3 Location: Oakland761 undergraduates549 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 87%Mid 50% SAT range: 925-1233Mid 50% ACT range: 23-29Application Deadlines:Top majors: Mills CollegeNovember 15 - EarlyAction (non-binding)February 1 - RegularDecisionAccounting, Finance, MarketingCommunication, Sports Management,Business ManagementMajority of students receive some formof financial aid17% of students come from 35 foreigncountriesEmphasis on creativity andentrepreneurialism Application Deadlines:December 1 - Early Action (non-binding)Regular Decision—Rolling Admissionshttp://www.menlo.eduAll undergraduatestudents are womenMen are accepted intograduate programStudents can take classesat UC BerkeleyTop majors: English, Psychology, Child Development,Biology, Political, Legal & Economic Analysis(PLEA) , Anthropology & Sociologyhttp://www.mills.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019

University of the PacificLocation: Stockton3,701 undergraduates1,156 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 64%Mid 50% SAT range: 1070-1330Mid 50% ACT range: 22-30 Top majors: International Studies, Business/Marketing,Engineering, Biological/Life SciencesPacific’s School of International Studiesoffers an MA in Intercultural Relations.UoP has a microfinance lender basedon its campus.Founded as part of the Methodist Churchbut has been independent since 1969.“Best Value” college every year since 2000Application Deadlines:Early Action - November 15Regular Decision - January 15http://www.pacific.eduPepperdine UniversityLocation: Malibu3,300 undergraduates4,334 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 40%Mid 50% SAT range: 1200-1390Mid 50% ACT range: 26-31Application Deadlines:Early Action- November 1Regular Decision - January 5 (rolling admissions) Top majors:oBusiness,Accounting,Communications, NaturalSciences Students required tolive on campus(except commuters) Alumni interviews areinformational onlyhttp://www.pepperdine.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019

University of RedlandsUniversity of San DiegoLocation: Redlands3,131 undergraduates1,768 graduate studentsLocation: San Diego5,855 undergraduates2,800 graduate studentsAcceptance Rate: 75%Acceptance Rate: 50%Mid 50% SAT range: 1070-1250Mid 50% ACT range: 23-28Mid 50% SAT range: 1200-1350Mid 50% ACT range: 25-30Top majors: Top majors: Government, English,Creative Writing, Biology,Chemistry, Music,Environmental Studies Students can create theirown course of study in theJohnston Center forIntegrative Studies 100 study abroad optionson four lism Affiliated with theRoman Catholic ChurchVery high percentage ofstudents study abroadMaster’s and Ph.D.programs in law,nursing, Business,Education and otherfieldsApplication Deadlines:Rolling Admissions Notification within four weeksof submitting applicationhttp://www.redlands.eduRegular Decision: December 15Late Consideration: February 1http://www.sandiego.edu Magellan College Counseling 2019