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We’re expanding educational opportunity at the highest levels
across all the vibrant and diverse communities of California.
Where first-gen students thrive
UC is committed to enrolling first-generation students and helping them excel once
they get here. In fact, 37% of UC undergrads are among the first in their families to
attend college, a higher share than at any other selective institution in the country.
And first-gen students thrive at UC, graduating at high rates and out-earning their
parents within five years of their degree.
62%
of community college transfer
students pay no tuition
The community college pipeline
Nearly one in three undergrads comes to UC from a community college — a higher
share than any other comparable institution in the country. And transfer students do
very well at UC, graduating at even higher rates than their peers who start as
freshmen and going on to excel in the professional world.
“UCs are for everyone. And no matter your background, there are programs
and resources to help.”
Nancy Huynh
UC Davis transfer student ambassador
The journey to UC
From investing in intensive outreach programs in the far north of the state to
establishing a new pilot program for community college transfers at UCLA, UC is
working to expand the numbers of transfer students on its campuses.
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