Which California community colleges are best for transfer?

Hi! I'm considering attending a community college in California to transfer to a UC or CSU school. Which ones have the best transfer programs or success rates?

To get the best idea of which California community colleges facilitate successful transfers to UC and CSU schools, you can look at the outcomes reported by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

As a start, the following colleges are noted for having a high transfer rate:

1. De Anza College: De Anza has long been known for its strong transfer programs and partnerships. This college often transfers the most students to UCs, especially in the past few years.

2. Santa Monica College: SMC has a strong reputation for transferring students directly to UC schools, with UCLA being a top destination.

3. Diablo Valley College: DVC is renowned for its program centered around transferring to UC Berkeley.

4. Pasadena City College: PCC has a robust Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program with several UCs and has agreements with a wide range of CSUs.

5. Orange Coast College: OCC has strong transfer rates, particularly to CSU schools.

The schools above, while having solid transfer rates, are just a subset of the many impressive community colleges in California. So consider other factors when making your choice. Remember to look into the specific major-related programs and support services, as well as the campus environment and location.

For your goal of transferring to a UC or CSU, consider participating in programs such as TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) which offers guaranteed admission to UC and other four-year institutions, or the Associate Degree for Transfer program which guarantees admission to the CSU system. These programs can smooth out your pathway from community college to a four-year institution.