With hundreds of options, this task can seem overwhelming. Just remember that the decision is yours-there is no wrong choice, except the one that is not your own. Counselors in these offices can discuss with you the pros and cons of each campus and help you to decide which university best suits you. California has it all.
Some people thrive better in same sex campuses.
Private universities generally cost much more than public institutions. A counselor can discuss these issues with you. Generally, the cost of housing is much less in rural areas like Chico State, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, CSU Stanislaus, Sacramento State, Humboldt State, CSU Monterey Bay, UC Riverside and UC Davis than in large urban centers like Berkeley, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Reports of ranking are often subjective and may be assessing graduate rather than undergraduate programs. It is most important that you like the campus.