2012 college night volunteers - Tulare County Office of Education

TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/collegenightASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CALIFORNIACOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESCalifornia’s independent colleges and universities represent the most established tradition of higher education in California.The first institutions opened their doors in 1851. Each of its 71 colleges and universities have their own unique character andstrengths. Above all, they respond to the educational and personal needs of their students.AICCU Member Statistics71 Campuses —125 MajorsTwo- and Four-Year Specialized Schools in the Arts and SciencesTraditional Liberal Arts CollegesSmall Comprehensive UniversitiesMajor Research UniversitiesFree-Standing Graduate and Professional SchoolsCampuses for Working AdultsThe Students193,000 Students21% of California’s Four-Year Undergraduate Students106,000 Undergraduate Students/87,000 Graduate Students38% Undergraduate Ethnic Minority Students15% International Students20% Transfer StudentsAverage Campus Student/Faculty Ratio - 16:1Annual Financial Aid Assistance$500 Million from the Independent Colleges and Universities$175 Million from the State and Federal Governments70% of the Students Receive Financial Aid$13,000 Average Student Financial Aid PackageAnnual Record of AchievementApproximately 1/5 of California’s Baccalaureate DegreesApproximately 1/2 of California’s Master’s and Ph.D. DegreesApproximately 3/4 of California’s Professional DegreesWebsites with Informationwww.aiccu.mentor.org Association website provides information about campuses, virtual tours, online applications, careercenter and a personal college planner.www.nacac.com National Association of College Admission and high school counselors pro vides newsletters, college fairs, informationon college planning.48