Everything You Need to Know About the CSU Schools

In this video, I talk about everything you need to know about the California State University campuses. I cover topics such as enrollment, admissions, cost, and rankings, and pros and cons of the CSU system.
Sources:
CSU wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Califor...
CSU fact book 2021: www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/...
CSU admissions: www2.calstate.edu/apply/fresh...
CSU cost of attendance: www2.calstate.edu/attend/payi...
CSU freshman admission profile: sanmarcoshigh.smusd.org/commo...
3 reasons to celebrate the CSU: www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/....
Timestamps:
0:00​ Intro
1:04 Enrollment
3:02​ Admissions
3:54​ Cost
4:28 Rankings
5:52 Pros and Cons
#csu #schools #colleges #calstate #university
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My name is Victor Lai, and I am pursuing an MBA at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. My content on this channel is primarily about my life, school, and travel experiences.
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[@VictorLai]

Hi everyone, do not forget about application dates and deadlines! Thanks for watching & good luck! Website: www2.calstate.edu/apply/pages/application-dates-deadlines.aspx

[@raidatahsin3128]

Hey bro. Can you please tell me...How much dose cost for BSN Nursing program in CSULB . Please reply and help me..please

[@traviswilson36]

I would love a part 2 which would include an in-depth analysis of each university. Great video!

[@saleemhaider9145]

Current CSUF grad that received full rides through academic scholarships. Was able to achieve a 3 year graduation from high school and land a 6 figure job out of a business undergrad. Highly recommend the CSU track for strong students too.

[@user-ks8tv4ng4h]

That’s awesome man. I think I’ve seen a couple of your Reddit posts. I’m strongly considering CSUF for Business

[@joser7114]

What was your concentration in business?

[@saleemhaider9145]

@@joser7114 accounting!

[@roman2237]

@@saleemhaider9145 how's accounting been so far ? I've been thinking about pursuing a degree in it

[@saleemhaider9145]

@@roman2237 Good! I used my accounting degree to work in an adjacent field (consulting) so cannot comment much on the job of an auditor/taxation specialist. Feel free to reach out on LinkedIn if you would like to chat.

[@charityspicer4462]

These videos are great! I'm currently preparing for applications next semester so this content is excellent for an overview of all the countless California colleges. There are few KZbinrs who go in-depth about the UCs and CSUs so it's nice to see someone finally covering it. Keep it up!

[@jasong5340]

csu is career based university system, whereas uc is research based, they serve our community in different ways.

[@Andres-sr7uv]

I’d like to see a part #20s where you go in depth of each CSUs business major. Rankings, pros and cons, and other tips that may come to mind.

[@jenniferavila5010]

as someone who’s in CPP majoring in VCD, best campus, major diversity, and spoke with many alumnus about how much opportunities they got from there department. I’m taking 15 units with two part time jobs on campus as a graphic designer for the cultural centers and also a student fundraiser and I’m on a scholarship, so literally it may be hell for me, but the people around me make it the best moments. look into each cal state & see scholarship opportunities and look into research as well!!

[@CarrieHadler]

Part 2, please! So helpful. Thanks.

[@akirasstoragefacility]

im already at a csu, but this would have been soso helpful to me thank you so much for posting

[@Ryan-ic1wj]

Great Production Quality!

[@frederickkgagane]

Great video my brother. I would like to see a part two.

[@angelinechan3752]

Yes pls! a video on each campus!

[@guzmanjrmarco]

In public "perception", it is 1. CP-SLO (essentially a mid-tier UC like UCD, UCI or UCSB... UCSD-like level for engineering, UCLA/Cal-like level for architecture) 2. CP-Pomona (a mid-tier UC for architecture and engineering), 3. SDSU (a mid-tier UC for business, and liberal arts) , ("4." Maritime, very small and niche, but reputable as a state-level Maritime Academy), 4. Long Beach, Fullerton, San Jose (low-tier UCs like UCR, UCSC), 5. Sonoma, Monterey Bay and Stanislaus (low tier UCs for liberal arts), all other CSUs go by programs. For example, all are great for nursing. Humboldt has great forestry.

[@JohnDoe-my8kj]

Not surprised SDSU is good for “liberal arts.” After all, it is one of the biggest party schools in the country…

[@89frisco]

Which one do you recommend for political science?? I have no idea which one to choose

[@cdjthg9516]

@@89frisco any of them tbh

[@PopBandit]

@@JohnDoe-my8kj I went to SDSU and the school is actually extremely hard to get into. Yes, people party but everyone at that school prioritizes their work. Even I knew that as a freshman who was sadly drunk or high half the time (I have changed, praise Jesus) that if I didn't show up to class hungover or not I would fall way behind. SDSU Business majors ALWAYS get jobs. The Nursing Program at SDSU is ranked top in the nation. The sciences are also very respected.

[@jacobs4985]

CSUF has one of the best business schools and accounting in the nation. One of the hardest ones as well!

[@krystalraynes4360]

Hi! I currently serve as the 2020-2022 Student Trustee for the CSU system. I went to CSUBakersfield and had the honor to visit each campus during my entire educational system. I really had to work hard to understand financial aid as a first generation student and am graduating without debt. I would love to collaborate on a future vid with you if you’d like some tips and tricks on getting students to afford a CSU education.

[@technicalmaster-mind]

please sir - that'll be helpful for aspiring students

[@pitad2766]

HEY BESTIE u should totally make a part 2

[@JaxTheCartographer]

Cal poly slo is definately one of the best for engineering I really don't understand how they didnt rank in the top for engineering. The hands on nature of the Polytechnic school makes the engineering programs some of the best in california schools.

[@belemuribe9201]

crazy this video came up on my feed right after i just submitted my CSU application😭

[@fearisaliar3]

thank you so much for this video

[@emilyr.desantos4628]

I loved my undergrad at CSU Dominguez Hills, after touring other CSUs I was accepted to I felt I could thrive the most in Dominguez hills. After graduating I landed a great position with the university and now in my masters at CSU LB. Biggest takeaway from this video for applicants - CSU is such a rich and diverse entity in higher ed. If you want to flourish, you will, better to build relationships with peers, mentors, and professors. IT IS WORTH IT & just apply!

[@YouTubeuser328]

Omg I got accepted there is it a good school please respondddd

[@emilyr.desantos4628]

@@KZbinuser328 hey Matt, DH is a great school - CSULB is a great school too - what helped me decide was visiting the campus, if you cant its worth helping you decide !

[@YouTubeuser328]

@@emilyr.desantos4628 I got in Dominguez hills but I think I’d prefer going to Long Beach

[@medinabillyclients]

Is there free tuition?

[@truebluepeace6654]

Please go in depth with SDSU. With it being nationally ranked it’s hard to see how it ranks with the other CSU’s especially for business

[@persian114]

informativer asf thank you

[@dd5641]

sick video ! thanks

[@sanban5524]

I love this guy he did both UCs and CSUs.

[@abhaypatil4214]

million thanks to you :)

[@CLaFong]

The rankings are based on completely different criteria. Rankings don't mean anything unless you explain what the criteria they are based on. San Diego State is the only CSU that has multiple PHD programs (they have to be joint degrees affiliate with a PHD granting UC school) so US News puts it in the National University category which are research universities. The CSU's were originally established for Bachelors and Masters granting for CA high school students with GPA's in the top 1/3 of their class and UC's were the research universities for Bachelors, Master and PHD's for CA students in the top 12% of high school GPAs.

[@PhoebeJones]

great video

[@jcarden6615]

Content on point.

[@ayanomei6327]

It’ll be nice if you can make a video like this for all medical schools in America >.

[@Akash-sn7tq]

I would love part 2

[@strykeplaysmcjohnpickhypix1205]

@Victor Lai if I’m class of 2023 for my highschool does that mean I don’t need the SAT for CSU’s specifically?

[@troycline4114]

Chico State is where you want to be. Beautiful campus. Awesome university town. Great programs all around and the campus is doing fantastic work keeping COVID cases among students really low while a majority of classes are offered in-person.

[@aena5995]

What about Sam Francisco state and are the cal states worth it for international students do ppl get good job prospects and is it possible to get scholarships I heard private unis r better then state schools was considering uni of Iowa not sure..

[@BeeChasnyAgario]

Going to Chico State basically means less opportunities to be successful in life, because of the underwhelming rigor in academics and research opportunities. I would recommend going to a CA city college then try to transfer to a good UC, such as Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD or UCI.

[@assassin7250]

@@BeeChasnyAgario how is that even possible? What are the saying of “anywhere you go, you can become successful”

[@assassin7250]

@@BeeChasnyAgario also why school matter? I thought your major matters more.

[@BeeChasnyAgario]

@@assassin7250 It is a lot more common for people to be successful by going to top colleges than some average ones. Good colleges typically have good major. Also your peers will be talented students as well, so you are kind of forced into this intense studying environment and make you become better. And if you look at the starting salaries for top 20 schools and some average ones, you notice a great difference. So yeah whereever you go you can be very successful, but thing is you need to work a lot harder to compensate for the difference in prestige. There is only 1 chance of life and life has time limits, so I don't see why not try the best to get into good schools and become good at an early stage

[@anjaneyagaming295]

Is the cost of attendance , mentioned above instate or out of state ?

[@abulhasnat7136]

Hello, could you you tell me is the WES evaluation is mandatory to get I- 20 for international students if they submit the official transcript!?

[@vyabedonia9687]

This is so helpful. I'm currently at a ccc hoping to transfer to a CSU, thank you so much for editing this vid! For the estimated cost of attendance, does the tuition cover only one semester or the entire school year?

[@VictorLai]

That’s for the entire academic year excluding summer.

[@d3r3kyasmar]

Yes I am applying to CSU next this year

[@yusaqhwiff2442]

Love CSUN. I owe them for getting me a job after college

[@austinlime22]

Don’t live at home, college is about discovering yourself and you can’t do that at home. At least one year in dorms and then off-campus housing with some roommates is my recommendation.

[@thrivin6312]

Granted its fair to agree than living at home saves $$$ and is better for older students who dicked around when they were younger

[@cyberwolfy37]

with rising cost and inflation, I would say do what is financially right for you. it's great to discover yourself, but do you also want to discover what crippling debt that follow you around forever feel like?

[@melissagreye8445]

Austin Lime there are many ways to discover yourself, you don't have to live in an over priced dorm to do that. It's better to live at home and join student clubs on campus. The student debt many people are carrying is from their dorm/boarding debt on top of tuition.

[@karenangulo127]

I got accepted into CSUF and Cal Poly Pomona for their communications program emphasis in PR.. I love Cal Poly but it seems like CSUF has a better Communications- PR Program. Would this be right?

[@ninyqin7086]

May I know your stats? I’m planning on applying for csuf this fall too but I’m thinking if I should take more AP classes…

[@nolifezay4636]

Stan, sac, San jose, Fresno are my 4

[@alandavie8733]

Nice job

[@alisonwilliams1570]

imma need dat part two

[@yungturkishman4211]

Senior at the CSU Maritime here, I sometimes forget we’re still in the CSU system since we’re so unique lol

[@angelvazquez5002]

Solid.

[@touseejfox1]

a Northridge episode will be great!

[@cynthiafernandez2502]

what are the best california states for sociology?

[@akarilopez8235]

What is the difference between research based and career based school

[@bhargavveerla9663]

I got into CSU Fullerton and east bay for a graduate business program which one is better??? Help me out a little

[@thrivin6312]

Fullterton. Easy bay is trash

[@21MC1]

Hello. Is the tuition for international students (non residents) not mentioned here? Annual tuition for BA undergraduate would be? Thank you so much!

[@gettingintocollege8857]

You can find that information in the tuition information section at the specific university.

[@fanniinnanetguy653]

google is a very good tool

[@21MC1]

@@fanniinnanetguy653 I know. I didn’t just blindly ask. I ran out of time and had to multitask. Here and replying emails and ordering transcripts from source to be sent to uni and colleges. I thought if I got the answer here it would save me a lot of time. I applied to 14 in total!!! So can u imagine the stress level here 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@gettingintocollege8857]

Recall, if you have any college courses completed from outside of the US the best route for transcript evaluation comes from NACES. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services keeps a list of evaluation agencies that are typically accepted across the country.

[@strykeplaysmcjohnpickhypix1205]

1:17 I’m the class of 2023 for my highschool. Does that mean the SAT is optional for me applying to the CSU’s?

[@ghostz444]

i believe so, but i would recommend doing the SAT. you look better especially with a higher score

[@cdjthg9516]

@@ghostz444 waste of time especially when applying to CSUs

[@meeraesq]

I heard him say Sat/act not considered until spring 2023 ONLY.

[@karanissar02]

Bro what are the house facilities in Sacramento for international students

[@Ryan-ic1wj]

No way that SLO doesn't top the lists of all those rankings!

[@unisangalaxystudio]

I went to a community College in Southern California, got my computer graphics and production associates degree but it's useless can't find a job to save my life not even entry level been having a mid life crisis not sure if going back to college and wasting more years is worth it

[@FreshYoungLeaves]

CSU is good university for California citizen, competitive tuition in California even in USA .

[@roachtoasties]

CSUN graduate here. I went on to a career in I.T. from there. I don't think it would have made any difference if I went to UC Berkeley, of for that matter, MIT. Of course I wouldn't have qualified to be admitted there, but no biggie.

[@assassin7250]

How is CSUN? Is it good there?

[@roachtoasties]

@@assassin7250 CSUN was good to me, but I'm talking 80's and early 90's. I still talk to people I met there, including one who joined me where I work right now. I live nearby, and the campus is fairly nice. Hopefully someone here who is currently a student can give you more up to date info.

[@technicalmaster-mind]

CSU = Cali State Uni CSU*N* = ??

[@80dakka]

Cal sate LA Master IS program ? Your thought ?

[@xtream4067]

I have a gpa of 2.55 I had a good gpa in grade 9 back in my home country but I messed up my grade 10 first semester because I was new to the country and failed miserably then started to get good grades from the second semester but only managed to get it up to 2.55 now I am in my junior year and I have to apply after this summer do U think I have a chance to get accepted in CSU Sacramento , San Francisco or east bay because I live in Bay Area ?

[@eos_2366]

I was a 4.0 in High School and went to CC after being rejected to all UC schools. Let me tell you, there’s nothing wrong with going to a community college in fact it saved me a ton of money and would recommend it. You won’t see it now, but if you go straight to 4 years, you’ll likely be overwhelmed with debt once you graduate. Anyways, I transferred to CSUMB after 3 years in CC and graduated in 2 years. I found my career pathway, paid off all debt within a year and make a decent good living. Don’t feel pressured to go to a straight 4 year, I really regret stressing over it in High School.

[@eos_2366]

Best of luck!

[@technicalmaster-mind]

Is CSU mainly for Business? What about CS

[@user-yr6xc7gg8q]

Why does Csudh have a bad reputation? Thanks

[@sydneyashlyn]

are the cal states test optional for the class of 2022?

[@tiffanyduong9920]

Yeah

[@Uchiebloy_K]

I'm a UC applicant but I'm going for CSU 🤝

[@Accnews_]

Did you think Cal Poly Pomona is good for Computer Science. Thx

[@BeeChasnyAgario]

It's alright, but Cal Poly Slo is way better than Pomona since you get so much knowledge and hands-on opportunities, many people get recruited from Big tech companies after graduating. Yet you should try to aim for good schools like Berkeley UCLA, UCSD UCI, University of washington seattle, UT austin, they are at a whole different level and can help you get your feet in the door lot more better than CPP

[@Accnews_]

@@BeeChasnyAgario Thank you 🙏

[@technicalmaster-mind]

@@BeeChasnyAgario Thanks for the recommendation!! By the way I've another doubt: is CSU really recommended for CS? The comments here are mostly about Business studies so I guess it's good for Business studies and not very much recommended for CS?

[@technicalmaster-mind]

@@BeeChasnyAgario Thanks for the recommendation!! By the way I've another doubt: is CSU really recommended for CS? The comments here are mostly about Business studies so I guess it's good for Business studies and not very much recommended for CS?

[@PopBandit]

@@technicalmaster-mind Please do not take the above advice from this individual San Jose State has one of the best CS programs and the kids coming out of there. are rivaling the Berk and Stanford kids for jobs so please pick the school that gives you the most money. Knowledge only comes by application of study not by the name of the school.

[@timothyodell5245]

Cost of attendance per year?

[@yogerblogger]

What about PhD students?

[@iamhereblossom1588]

2:45, did you mean 57.5%?

[@oswuyvazquez3953]

i got in CSUF, CSUN, CSULB, CSU San Luis Obispo as an undergraduate and I want to major in business pls help me pick between of these San Luis didn’t help as much in Financial aid so low-key I’m between Fullerton and Long Beach pls help me decide on one I would really appreciate it thank you !!

[@jessicam522]

A lot of people said to go with Fullerton for business

[@joser7114]

All solid schools for business. I say either between Fullerton and LB

[@olayinkaowoseni5436]

@@joser7114 what are your thoughts on an MBA from CSUSB?

[@gabogainz]

Fs CSUF. They have the best business programs and the largest accredited accounting program in the west.

[@alexmarvin3093]

5:40 i guess Money Magazine 2020 forgot about Channel Islands

[@samuelweick9481]

I go to CSUSB, it’s great

[@BurnoutParadiceROCKS]

Spartan up baby

[@EC_366]

GO BEACH 💛🖤

[@capt.swarvaski1545]

Yes, but the UC’s are so much more giving with scholarships and grants. Like by thousands of $$$

[@Toxpunk13]

what’s the best cal states for business?

[@DrMarkHShapiro]

Cal State Fullerton has very strong business programs.

[@adamzuckernick3176]

Cal poly slo or SDSU typically best

[@gabogainz]

CSUF, especially for accounting

[@franciscocolin2008]

Highly underrated! Just don't do Business Administration unless you are planning to run your family's business one day.

[@assassin7250]

LMAO 🤣, hey at least specialize in something with BA

[@joser7114]

With BA you have concentrations in accounting, finance, marketing, information systems, international business, to name a few.

[@colette5413]

im currently a freshman at csu sonoma!

[@carloscrod_]

How do you like living in rohnert park

[@abulhasnat7136]

Do you had to submit the WES EVALUATION OF YOUR transcript!?

[@abulhasnat7136]

Has anyone applied in CSU LA as an international student

[@user-kt2rr3ho2q]

3:17

[@jamesmcload1137]

SF State

[@MexicoTijuana741]

Skip college unless you will major in business, math or science.

[@BeeChasnyAgario]

lol CSU's are trash and are made for kids with no skill. UCs are much better. If you can't get into a UC like Berkeley UCLA UCSD or at least UCI, try to attend community college first instead of CSU's because it's a lot easier to transfer from Community college. College prestige matters to a certain degree, because people from a top college usually come out with lot of more skills and knowledges, where in CSU ur just trying to pass classes and a lot of times you don't learn anything special.

[@michaelmuzzi726]

You think Cal Poly SLO is trash?😂

[@BeeChasnyAgario]

@@michaelmuzzi726 Slo is good, but other CSU's are trash

[@shrishri8898]

@@BeeChasnyAgario lots of indians go to these csus and get better jobs

[@clementboiteux8316]

It really depends on your individual goals. There are motivated and non-motivated kids in both school systems, so you cannot generalize the knowledgeable stereotype to every UC student. CSU is more meant for job readiness but UC is more meant for research. There are pros and cons in both systems, but once you enter in the workforce your school prestige doesn't matter at that point anymore, it's all about your work experience from there. Usually companies look more for your skills than your college prestige. Also not everyone can afford a UC so they go to CSU for that reason. While it may be true that CSUs are not as prestigious as the UCs, a CSU student can put in some more work to match the level of knowledge of someone who attends a UC.

[@michaeln.2383]

If your GPA is above 3.7, I don't think a CSU school is a disadvantage. I will say that UC Berkeley tries to reinvent the wheel. But at the end of the day, you still have a wheel.

[@EdgarGonzalez-pi3gm]

I would love a part 2 which would include an in-depth analysis of each university. Great video!