<p>One BIG problem that the Cal States have is that they accept kids who are not qualified for college-level work. Approximately 50% of matriculating Frosh require remedial math and/or english classes. At some Cal State campuses, NINETY percent of the matriculating Frosh require remediation. The point is that they didn’t obtain this knowledge in HS (for whatever reason); thus, the four-year clock should not start ticking until remediation is complete. </p>
<p>Just think how many more collegiate-level courses the colleges could offer if they weren’t remediating.</p>
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<p>Only if you infer it that way. The Cal States (and UCs) have poor finaid. Thus, low income kids (of which there are plenty) HAVE to work part time while attending college. But the simple fact is that many of them also help to support their nuclear family. so 30-40 hours working each week is not uncommon. Such kids typically take a minimum course load (or less) which means that they cannot graduate in four years.</p>