Since their admission criteria weight different things, it may not be that surprising. Just between GPA and test scores, a “GPA heavy” applicant tends to have a better chance at UCs than a “test score heavy” applicant, since UCs tend to weight GPA more heavily than test scores than most schools, including CSUs.
Thanks, ucbalumnus.
But, even still with that small percentage accepted into engineering at UCSB, I’d assume they’s get both top possible GPA and top test scores. I mean, the lady said something like 350 out of 14K. I still think my son doesn’t stand a chance worth the application fee for 3.52 W and 1220 SAT.
I was not able to find the exact # of Freshman applicants that enrolled in UCSB Engineering, but I did find that the average UC GPA was 4.08 and average SAT (old) was 1350 for enrolled Engineering students 2016-2017 along with a total of 1441 Engineering Undergrads (Freshman-Senior standing).
In comparison, SLO estimated 16781 Freshman applicants for Engineering with a projected enrollment of 1175 Freshman. Average CP GPA of 4.17 and SAT (new) of 1467. SLO does however have more Engineering major disciplines (13) vs UCSB (5).
Gumbymom- you know more than some employees at UCSB! They didn’t even have that info for me. Thanks!
@Themathaw: Actually I am very good at doing research on the UC’s through the internet. You would be surprised at the information available if you know where to look.
Maybe that employee just didn’t want to be bothered…even though one would think its part of her job as an admissions person at UCSB. The person I spoke with at CAL POLY SLO knew everything from the engineering dept. So, I guess its hit or miss regarding the knowledge or effort of “advisors” of some of these schools.
By the way, Gumbymom…you ought to consider getting paid for what you do anyhow…working at one of the Unis as an admissions advisor.
we just dropped my son off at Ft Lewis ( a small WUE school in Durango Co). It is a liberal arts college but, offers some engineering and science BS degrees - you will have to research specific majors yourself. . As a life long Californian, I can’t believe it is a public school! The place is unbelievably beautiful, I was really impressed with the campus and the surrounding area. It is an outdoors-mans’ paradise. Literally in town, they have world class mountain biking, kayaking, fly fishing, hiking and there’s even a small snowboarding hill in town with another s just 20 min away, (we met several people who had flown in from Europe and Asia to ride the trails) I want to move their myself. They are also home to the defending national championship mountain bike team (go Skyhawks!) and offer some scholarships to cyclists -which is what attracted my son.
like many WUE schools, they offer a tiered discount based on your stats. The top award makes it cost competitive with a Cal State.
https://www.fortlewis.edu/
my other son goes to Chico rent there seems to go for around $500 per room per month
Thanks, NCalRent. This one has been on my radar. They don’t have “ME”; however, they do have an ABET general engineering major with some undertones of mechanical and electrical. This one is just as affordable as a CSU for us as well. I emailed them to find out more about this competitive mnt biking team. I didn’t see it listed along with soccer, etc.
I hope to hear how things go with your second son there in Ft. Lewis. And its interesting that your first son is attending Chico. I assume he likes it? Seems like they both chose schools that were not “commuter”.
https://www.fortlewis.edu/cycling/
Here’s a link to their cycling page, including scholarships. My son’s was fairly small but, not insignificant and is a nice feather in his cap. One of the cool things about the team is that they take all comers. (not unlike HS through NorCal and SoCal NICA leagues) There are some races you need to earn your way into but, anybody can train with the team and race in a couple of races. Their first race is this weekend and my son has been training really hard - while acclimatizing to the 6500 ft elevation there . needless to say, he is really psyched.
UNR is another WUE school with a very strong team. here’s a link to the CA league where you can find the full list of schools with teams. I’ve put a lot of time into researching this topic so, PM me if you have specific questions. http://www.wcccycling.org/index.html
and the USA cycling page
http://www.usacycling.org/Programs/collegiate/
My older son LOVES Chico - (they also have a team) He will graduate in December. He entered as an Econ major in their honors program but, decided neither was for him. He’s now a finance major and stopped the honors program half way through soph year. He loves the whole ‘college town’ thing and is trying to figure out what’s next.
I am a huge believer that - if you try - you’ll learn far more outside the classroom than in. Even if they had chosen our local CSU, they’d have still dormed as freshmen. My older son has several friends at the local CC (4 years later) and a couple at the local CSU. None of them engage in the campus (clubs, sports and other on campus events). No fault of our local CSU (my alma mater) but, they aren’t getting nearly as much from their college experience - haven’t made new relationships and are just checking the boxes in an effort get their degree, it is taking all of them a long time and they aren’t having much fun. I also think they will have to learn important life lessons in a less forgiving environment than college. Obviously, living away isn’t practical for everyone but, you can go to a few football games, join an IM team, the Marketing club and a frat or whatever to try out some new things, meet a diverse group of peers and give you the sense of community I think is so important to the college experience.
@themathaw
one quick add, Dave and Elke (cycling coaches with links to their contact info on the FLC page) have both been really responsive to silly Dad questions by email. Think about it these folks coach a team that has won something like 9 of the past 10 national championships (for mountain biking), and has been in the top 2 for overall cycling more than 10 years running . Yet, they are totally accessible to the parent of a mid pack varsity racer from out of state…That just doesn’t happen for any successful program of any sport in CA.
Thanks! I spoke with Elke and she already emailed DS an informative email!
Happy to answer any additional questions via PM