<p>Back in the day, I went to UC-Berkeley for grad (professional) school and I was from out of state. I never gave it a thought that I might be at a disadvantage.</p>
<p>Today, for undergrad applicants, being out of state would be a serious disadvantage. But how is it for grad school? Specifically, I am asking for a potential PhD applicant in bioengineering/biomedical engineering/materials science. Any of the UCs might interest him.</p>
<p>"Out of state" is irrelevant for graduate admissions.</p>
<p>However, there are some state universities that lower tuition costs for in-state students. To my mind, this is still less than relevant because in terms of graduate admission, applicants are shooting for assistantships that carry full tuition remission and a stipend.</p>
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However, there are some state universities that lower tuition costs for in-state students. To my mind, this is still less than relevant because in terms of graduate admission, applicants are shooting for assistantships that carry full tuition remission and a stipend.
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Yeah, this is true for the UCs -- you're not considered a state resident for your first year, and your program has to cover your increased expenses. I believe the only consequence is that you're expected to obtain California residency after your first year so you're a cheaper date, as it were. :)</p>
<p>LOL Mollie. 'Cheap date.'</p>