Where can I find reliable statistics on community college transfer rates to the UC system?

I'm trying to understand how likely it is to transfer from a community college to a UC campus. Are there any good resources or websites where I can find reliable statistics on transfer success rates?

You're on the right track. Understanding how your educational path can map out is crucial. The University of California system itself provides detailed insight into transfer rates from community colleges. They publish an easy-to-navigate dataset every year which compiles acceptance rates for all of the UC schools, including break-downs by college and major.

To access this information, you'll need to visit the official University of California (UC) website, then navigate to the Information Center. Once there, you can find a section called "UC Information Center Data Warehouse." There you'll look for "Admissions by source school," which gives comprehensive data about admission rates from all source schools, including community colleges.

Another resource within the UC system is the Transfer Admission Planner (TAP). This online tool is designed to help prospective UC students track and plan their coursework. The "Transfer Admission Guarantee" (TAG) program within TAP provides a guaranteed transfer pathway to six of the nine UC campuses, given that the student meets certain eligibility requirements.

Lastly, consider reaching out to your community college's transfer office. They generally have internal statistics on transfer rates to four-year colleges and can provide personalized advice based on your academic record and aspirations.