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ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ offers a beautiful and safe campus in San Rafael, CA, just 12 miles north of San Francisco.
- ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ is ranked #16 in the category Best Value Schools – Regional Universities (West) of the U.S. News & World Report 2026, climbing four places since last year! Additionally, ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ continues to be ranked in the top third (#31) Best Regional Universities (West) category. The ranking reflects ¶Ù´Ç³¾¾±²Ô¾±³¦²¹²Ô’s strength in academic quality and graduate outcomes.
- Ranked #5 for Best Value Colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area by Niche’s Best Colleges Rankings 2023
- ¶Ù´Ç³¾¾±²Ô¾±³¦²¹²Ô’s four-year graduation rate is 72%, the six-year rate is 74%
- Rolling Admissions except for Nursing (deadlines below)
Merit and need-based Scholarships are available (close to 99% of our first-year undergraduate students receive financial assistance).
Admitted students are automatically considered for all institutional aid in addition to any state or federal aid they may be eligible for.
ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ is an excellent choice for all students, especially those who
- prefer a highly personalized approach to learning with small class sizes and individual mentoring from day one.
- are looking for an accepting and inclusive environment.
- are interested in applying classroom learning in the real world through internships, projects and research opportunities.
- are , Dreamers or foster children. We are a dedicated Minority Serving Institution, both for Hispanic as well as Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native American students.
- are athletes. ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ is an school with numerous PacWest Academic achievement awards.
The ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ Transfer Promise: Finish in Two Years
Students transferring to ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ with an associate degree (AS/AA) can complete their bachelor’s degree in two years.*
ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ offers:
- Small classes, great experiences
- Internship and job placement support
- Diverse & inclusive community
*Completion for students who have earned a degree with fewer than 60 credits or who are transferring an applied degree may take longer than two years. Nursing and Applied Computer Science programs degree completion may take more or less time depending on core requirements.
Accelerated Paths to Graduate Degrees
View our Available Accelerated Programs
Important Deadlines
- October 1: FAFSA/California Dream Act submission for the following academic year begins.
- January 5: Transfer student spring priority deadline for non-nursing majors.
- February 1: Nursing application deadline and fall priority deadline.
- March 2: FAFSA/California Dream Act/Cal Grant priority deadline for fall 2025.
- May 1: Housing deposit deadline. Tuition deposit deadline for all majors.
- June 1: Priority deadline for all financial aid forms and documents.
- August 1: Transfer student fall priority deadline for non-nursing majors.
Important Links
- Applications: Common App and ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ App (No Fee)
- Honors Program
- International Students
- Living on Campus
- Majors and Programs
- Nursing Admissions and Deadlines
- Signature Program: The ÓÈÎïÊÓƵ Experience
- Test-Optional Policy
- Transfer Admissions and Deadlines
- Tuition and Financial Aid
- Undergraduate First Year Admissions and Deadlines
- Visit Campus and Events
- Global Education
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