Understanding the CSU System

Hey everyone, I'm doing my college research and I've come across the term 'CSU' a lot. Can someone explain what the CSU system is, and provide a list of the schools that fall under this category?

The CSU, or California State University, system is a collection of 23 public universities in California, all of which offer various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. As the largest four-year public university system in the US, it serves a diverse student body of nearly half a million.

Here's a list of the universities that are part of the CSU system:

- California Maritime Academy, in Vallejo

- California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

- California State University, Bakersfield

- California State University, Channel Islands

- California State University, Chico

- California State University, Dominguez Hills

- California State University, East Bay

- California State University, Fresno

- California State University, Fullerton

- California State University, Long Beach

- California State University, Los Angeles

- California State University, Monterey Bay

- California State University, Northridge

- California State University, Sacramento

- California State University, San Bernardino

- California State University, San Marcos

- California State University, Stanislaus

- Humboldt State University

- San Diego State University

- San Francisco State University

- San Jose State University

- Sonoma State University

Each one of these campuses is unique, offering a varied range of academic programs, degrees, and opportunities for students. The CSU system aims to provide high-quality, affordable education and contribute significantly to the workforce of California. So depending on what you are looking for in a college experience and your academic or career goals, a CSU institution could very well be a great fit for you.