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University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • Santa Cruz, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1965
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • 17,812 students as of Fall 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to UCSC
  • Part of the University of California (UC) System
  • Art and design: Games and Playable Media
  • Business Management Economics
  • Legal Studies
  • Network and Digital Technology
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Sammy the Banana Slug
• Fun Fact: 
  • In the 1980s, the banana slug mascot was temporarily changed to a sea lion mascot. Students protested and the banana slug was reinstated as the mascot. 

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • Santa Barbara, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1944 (as part of UC System); 1891 as a manual training school 
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • 23,232 students as of Fall 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to UCSB
  • Part of the University of California (UC) System
  • Medieval Studies
  • Aquatic Biology
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Marine Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Gaucho (in the process of choosing a new mascot)
• Fun Fact: 
  • UCSB was originally founded in 1891 and was known as the Anna S.C. Blake Manual Training School. 

University of California, Irvine (UCI)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • Irvine, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1965
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • 29,053 students as of Fall 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to UCI
  • Part of the University of California (UC) System
  • Cognitive Sciences
  • Criminology, Law and Society
  • Game Design and Interactive Media
  • Neurobiology
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Peter the Anteater
• Fun Fact: 
  • When deciding on a mascot, the other options were unicorns, roadrunners, and sea hawks. 

University of California, Riverside (UCR)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • Riverside, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1907
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • 22,646 students as of Fall 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to UCR
  • Part of the University of California (UC) System
  • Actuarial Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Plant Biology
  • Robotics
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Scotty Highlander
• Fun Fact: 
  • When UCR was founded in 1907, it was initially a citrus research station!

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • Los Angeles, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1919
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • 33,040 students as of Fall 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to UCLA
  • Part of the University of California (UC) System
  • Data Theory
  • International Development Studies
  • Materials Engineering
  • Architectural Studies
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Bruins
• Fun Fact: 
  • Before becoming the "Bruins," UCLA's mascot was the "Cubs" and the "Grizzlies."

MiraCosta College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • Oceanside, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1934
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 10,436 students as of 2022
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
    • Part of the California Community Colleges System
  • Earth Sciences
  • Oceanography
  • Social Work and Human Services
  • Music Technology
  • Automotive Technology
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Spartans
• Fun Fact: 
  • MiraCosta College was originally founded in 1934 and was named the Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College. 

Palomar College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Marcos, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1946
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 18,657 students as of 2022
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
    • Part of the California Community Colleges System
  • Welding Technology
  • Auto Mechanics
  • Library and Information Technology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Drone Applications and Technology
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Comet
• Fun Fact: 
  • Palomar College has a planeterium, their own college radio, and their own Palomar College TV!

San Diego Miramar College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Diego, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1969
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Currently around 12,082 students
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
    • Part of the San Diego Community College District -- this district is a part of the California Community Colleges System
  • Biotechnology
  • Diesel Technology
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Yoga Teacher Training
  • Paralegal
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Jimmy the Jet
• Fun Fact: 
  • Miramar College opened in 1969 and was originally a training facility for police and firefighters!

San Diego Mesa College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Diego, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1964
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 14,882 as of 2021
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
    • Part of the San Diego Community College District -- this district is a part of the California Community Colleges System
  • Theatre Arts
  • Nutrition
  • Art History
  • Physics
  • Fashion Design
  • Museum Studies
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • The Olympians
• Fun Fact: 
  • Mesa has several student organizations such as fashion club, 2D animation club, improv club and more!

Southwestern College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • Chula Vista, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1961
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 25,228 across all campuses
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
    • Part of the Southwestern Community College District -- this district is a part of the California Community Colleges System
  • Exercise Science
  • Construction Inspection
  • Medical Assisting
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Geology
  • Forensic Studies
  • Nursing
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Jaguar
• Fun Fact: 
  • Southwestern has several student organizations such as yoga club, graphic design club, dance club, art club, and more!

San Diego City College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Diego, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1914
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 12,144 students as of 2022
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
    • Part of the San Diego Community College District -- this district is a part of the California Community Colleges System
  • Fine Art
  • Cosmetology
  • Engineering
  • Photography
  • Sociology
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Knights
• Fun Fact: 
  • San Diego City College was the first community college in San Diego and the fifth community college established in California!

California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Marcos, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1989
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 15,431 undergraduate students as of 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to CSUSM
    • Part of the California State University (CSU) System
  • Nursing
  • Biotechnology
  • Criminology and Justice Studies
  • Art, Media, and Design
  • Marketing
  • Kinesiology
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Crash the Cougar
• Fun Fact: 
  • Over 100 student organizations such as game development club, chess club, robotics, surf club, Minecraft club, and more!

Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Diego, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1902
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 3,158 undergraduate students as of 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to PLNU
  • Private Christian University
  • Computer Science; Cyber Security
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Music Education
  • Graphic Design
  • Data Science
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Sea Lions
• Fun Fact: 
  • PLNU has three locations: its undergraduate campus is located in Point Loma and its graduate programs are located at the regional centers of Bakersfield and Mission Valley. 

University of San Diego (USD)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Diego, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1949
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 21,023 undergraduate students as of 2023
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to USD
  • Private Catholic University
  • Theatre
  • Psychology
  • Biophysics
  • Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Architecture
  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies (as a minor -- something you study but it is not your main focus of study)
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Diego Torero
• Fun Fact: 
  • USD has manu sports such as rowing, baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, football, and golf!

San Diego State University (SDSU)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • San Diego, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1897
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 33,839 undergraduate students as of 2024
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to SDSU
  • Part of the California State University (CSU) System
  • Accounting
  • Astronomy
  • Child Development
  • Construction Management
  • Criminal Justice
  • Journalism
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Formerly known as the Aztecs; currently do not have a school mascot
• Fun Fact: 
  • SDSU is the oldest higher education institution in San Diego!

University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • La Jolla, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1960
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 35,000 undergraduate students as of 2024
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 4 year college; earn a Bachelor's Degree (step above Associate's Degree)
    • Another option: Can transfer from a community college to UCSD
  • Part of the University of California (UC) System
  • Cognitive Sciences
  • Education Studies
  • Global Health
  • NanoEngineering
  • Music
  • Marine Biology
  • Urban Studies and Planning
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • King Triton
• Fun Fact: 
  • UCSD has eight colleges -- each college has its own general education curriculum, support services, and community experiences. You rank which colleges you like the most at UCSD and are placed into one of the colleges -- regardless of which UCSD college you attend, you can still study what you would like to.

Cuyamaca College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • El Cajon, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1978
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 8,043 students as of 2022
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
  • Part of the Grossmont–Cuyamaca Community College District and California Community College System
  • Real Estate
  • Automotive Technology
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Coyote
• Fun Fact: 
  • "Cuyamaca" comes from the Kumeyaay phrase “Ekwiiyemak,” which has been translated to mean “behind the clouds,” “above the rains,” and “the place where the rain comes from the heavens.”

Grossmont College

Some Quick Facts:

• Location:
  • El Cajon, CA
• Founding Year:
  • 1961
• Number of Students Currently Enrolled:
  • Around 12,862 students as of 2022
• Types of Study Programs:
  • 2 year college; earn an Associate's Degree
  • Part of the Grossmont–Cuyamaca Community College District and California Community College System
  • Computer Science
  • Nursing
  • Theater Arts
  • International Business
  • And much more!
• School Mascot:
  • Griffin
• Fun Fact: 
  • Grossmont College has a student-run radio, newspaper, and drama/theatre group!