March 29, 2024
UC fails to reach $25 million incentive to add Californians
SACRAMENTO - Lawmakers’ attempt to entice the University of California to enroll 5,000 more Californians by promising an extra $25 million has failed this year — in-state admissions actually declined — but the state’s offer will stand for one more year.

Concerned that the coveted public institution is closing the door to so many Californians this year while admitting record numbers of students from out of state, lawmakers invited UC admissions officials to address a joint hearing of the Assembly’s Education Finance and Higher Education committees.

“UC has provided access to higher education for decades to Californians who hope to better their lives and better the economy — however, there’s a troubling problem of access, despite more and more people applying to the UC system,” said Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento, who chaired the meeting.

Stephen Handel, UC’s associate vice president of undergraduate admissions, told the committee how UC bases admissions decisions on 14 criteria that include high school test scores (the top 9 percent of students are automatically admitted to at least one campus), special talents and achievements. He said UC complies with all state requirements on behalf of California students hoping for a spot in the world-class university. (Source: San Francisco Chronicle)
Story Date: September 2, 2015
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