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CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS AND CA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

  • Be a high school graduate or have a GED
  • Have completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum 15-unit pattern of college preparatory course. (Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area.) A grade C or higher is required for each course.
    • 4 years - English
    • 3 years - Mathematics: algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra
    • 2 years - History/Social Science
    • 2 years - Laboratory Science
    • 2 years - Language other than English: the same language (possible waiver)
    • 1 year - Visual/Performing Arts: art, dance, drama/theater, or music; must be in the same discipline
    • 1 year - Elective Courses additional classes selected from the above subjects

 


 EAST BAY MULTIPLE FACTOR ADMISSION CRITERIA

Index Details

Admission Category

Admission Values

Additional Points

GPA/A-G Coursework GPA (2.0 - 2.49) x 800
Courses above 30 semesters (10 courses)
STEM Courses taken beyond the minimum required

15 points for each additional A-G college prep semester above the minimum/150 points maximum

25 points for each additional STEM course above the minimum required/150 points maximum

Local Admission Area Local Admission Area 300 points/300 points maximum
First Generation No high school
Some high school
High school graduate
Some college 2-year college graduate
100 points/100 points maximum
Educational Programs Participation AVID
Upward Bound
Talent Search or Education Opportunity Center
Puente Project
Independent Living Project (ILP)
MESA Project
Other
100 points/100 points maximum
Low Income Qualified for Application Fee Waiver Fee Waiver granted on Cal State Apply Application 200 points/200 points maximum
Free and Reduced Lunch Attended institution marked as eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch 200 points/200 points maximum
Youth Services Ward of the Court
Foster Youth
Unaccompanied Youth
100 points/100 points maximum
Military Military Status of Active Duty, National Guard, Reserved, or Veteran 100 points/100 points maximum
Work Status At least 10 hours/week 100 points/100 points maximum
  • Be a high school graduate or have a GED
  • Have completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum 15-unit pattern of college preparatory course. (Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area.) A grade C or higher is required for each course.
    • 4 years - English
    • 3 years - Mathematics: algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra
    • 2 years - History/Social Science
    • 2 years - Laboratory Science
    • 2 years - Language other than English: the same language (possible waiver)
    • 1 year - Visual/Performing Arts: art, dance, drama/theater, or music; must be in the same discipline
    • 1 year - Elective Courses additional classes selected from the above subjects

 


East Bay Multiple Factor Admission Criteria

Index Details

Admission Category

Admission Values

Additional Points

GPA/A-G Coursework GPA (2.47 - 2.99) x 800
Courses above 30 semesters (10 courses)
STEM Courses taken beyond the minimum required
Additional Points

15 points for each additional A-G college prep semester above the minimum/150 points maximum

25 points for each additional STEM course above the minimum required/150 points maximum

First Generation No high school
Some high school
High school graduate
Some college 2-year college graduate
100 points/100 points maximum
Educational Programs Participation AVID
Upward Bound
Talent Search or Education Opportunity Center
Puente Project
Independent Living Project (ILP)
MESA Project
Other
100 points/100 points maximum
Low Income Qualified for Application Fee Waiver Fee Waiver granted on Cal State Apply Application 200 points/200 points maximum
Free and Reduced Lunch Attended institution marked as eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch 200 points/200 points maximum
Youth Services Ward of the Court
Foster Youth
Unaccompanied Youth
100 points/100 points maximum
Military Military Status of Active Duty, National Guard, Reserved, or Veteran 100 points/100 points maximum
Work Status At least 10 hours/week 100 points/100 points maximum

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