<p>Are out of state students disadvantaged for UC schools (particularly those of the mid-tier, such as UCI, UCSB, etc)? Only about 5% of the UCI student population has students from out of state. Does this mean that they prioritize California residents, or that they don't get too much out of state applications? </p>
<p>Thanks for any input!</p>
<p>It means that there are not many OOS kids lined up to pay $50K/yr for the UCs below the top. If you have the average stats for any UC, I think they are all anxious to get more OOS students this year as they really need the money.</p>
<p>well starting next year, (and maybe this year) i heard that UCs will be picking more out-of-state/internationals than Cali residents cuz of all the recent budget cuts. Since non cali residents pay more, they will look more favorably upon them.</p>
<p>600 spots are opened at UCB for OOS students applying for colleges now. Apply early and often. We need the money.</p>
<p>I can’t understand why anyone would pay OOS tuition for a UC right now. It’s so difficult to get classes and budget cuts are continuing to eat away at the UC and CSU systems. If you can afford the tuition OOS and have the stats for a UC, go for a private instead. If you want to be in California, look at Loyola Marymount, USC, Chapman, Occidental, etc, etc.</p>
<p>UCs are required to give preference to in-state and require higher base qualifying numbers (GPA and test scores) for OOS than in-state. Nevertheless that only somewhat relates to the having only 5% of OOS at UCI. It is mostly caused by the fact that only a small percentage of the total applicants to UCI are OOS.</p>
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<p>That is not true…</p>
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<p>Correct.</p>
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<p>With the exception of a few specialized programs (Cal Engineering or Chemistry, Davis enology, SD bioengineering, LA theater, dance), you would be financially foolish to pay full OOS rates to attend a UC, heck that is true for any public college, IMO. Indeed, that explains the low OOS rates at all UC campuses. While UCLA relieves the most OOS apps (and gives the most OOS acceptances), the OOS yield is much lower than at Cal. </p>
<p>(Note I said FULL OOS rates…)</p>
<p>^Unless the legislature recently rescinded § 66202 of the California Education Code, UCs and all state colleges are to give priority for freshman admission to California residents. That does not mean OOS do not get considered until all in-state are determined but it is the statute that has resulted in having the higher base GPA and test scores for OOS and generally if you have two equally qualified applicants the UC should favor the in-state applicant for admission.</p>
<p>“UCs are required to give preference to in-state…”
“That is not true…”</p>
<p>actually, that is true…</p>