California community colleges with high transfer rates?

I’m planning to start at a community college in California and want to eventually transfer to a four-year university. Which community colleges in CA are known for having the highest transfer rates to good universities?

There are indeed several community colleges in California known for their high transfer rates to four-year institutions. However, remember that even a community college with a lower transfer rate might offer strong support in helping you reach your transfer goals, depending on your major or desired four-year school.

That said, here are some California community colleges noted for their successful transfer rates:

1. Santa Monica College: Known to send a high volume of students to UC campuses each year, particularly to UCLA.

2. De Anza College: Reported strong transfer rates to both UC and CSU systems, renowned for its students transferring to UC Berkeley.

3. Diablo Valley College: Also known for its high transfer rates, especially to UC Berkeley and UC Davis.

4. Pasadena City College: Another top transfer community college, with a significant number of students transferring to both UC and CSU schools.

5. Foothill College: Has a solid track record for high transfer rates, especially to Stanford, which is just a few miles away.

Lastly, the "good universities" you're looking to transfer into will also play a role. Certain community colleges may have better relationships with some four-year institutions than others. I would recommend reaching out to the specific community colleges you're interested in to get a sense of where their students typically transfer to and what kind of support they offer in the transfer process.

Remember that success in transferring particularly depends on the student's own motivation, academic performance, and utilization of available resources. Any community college can serve as a successful launching point for transfer to a four-year institution if you take full advantage of their resources and opportunities.