Which colleges are receiving the most applications in California?

Hey folks, I'm from Cali and planning to apply for colleges soon. I'm trying to understand the competition a bit. Does anyone have a list of the most applied-to colleges in California? Which out-of-state schools attract the most Californians?

Sure, I can provide some info on that. For in-state, the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems tend to get the most applications.

UC Los Angeles (UCLA) and UC Berkeley typically lead the pack among UC campuses. They receive the most applications not only in California but also among all colleges nationwide, with UCLA usually at the top. UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Barbara are also high on the list for applications.

For the CSU system, CSU Long Beach typically gets the most applications, followed by CSU San Diego and CSU Fullerton.

A lot of these campuses are popular due to their comprehensive academic programs, their locations, and the overall prestige associated with the UC and CSU systems.

Outside of California, many students apply to prestigious out-of-state institutions. According to the New York Times, Stanford, on the West Coast, and Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale on the East Coast tend to draw a lot of Californians. Other popular schools among California natives include University of Arizona, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), University of Oregon, New York University (NYU), and University of Texas at Austin.

Keep in mind, though, that the number of applications a college receives doesn't necessarily correspond to how competitive the college is. It's crucial to find the right college fit for you, and fit can be based on academic programs, campus culture, college size, location, and other factors. I hope this helps you understand the popularity of these schools and the potential competition!