What's the transfer rate of community colleges in California?

I'm looking into community colleges in California as a way to transfer to a four-year university. Does anyone know how high the transfer rates are generally, and if there are any stand-out schools?

Community colleges in California provide a commendable pathway to a four-year university, with about 80% of California Community College students overall expressing a desire to transfer to a four-year institution. However, the rate at which these students' aspirations actualize into successful transfers may vary, and a range of around 40% to 60% is common. This rate indicates the proportion of students who successfully transition to a four-year institution within six years of commencing at the community college.

The transfer rate can depend on a variety of factors, such as the academic preparedness of the student, the resources and support programs available at the community college, and the strength of relationships the community college maintains with four-year institutions.

A few community colleges in California do stand out for their high transfer rates. De Anza College and Diablo Valley College, for instance, have consistently demonstrated high transfer rates to both the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) systems. The UC system also names Santa Monica College, Pasadena City College, and Irvine Valley College as some of the schools sending the most students to their campuses. Moreover, the UC system and many of the CSU campuses have dedicated programs and agreements to facilitate the transfer process for community college students.

Nevertheless, the path from community college to a four-year university can be rigorous and requires strategic academic planning. Be sure to utilize all available resources, such as academic counseling, transfer programs, and articulation agreements available at your community college, to successfully navigate this path.