One in 3000: California State University, Northridge

It's One in 3000 Thursday! Each week, We're Going to College features one of the over 3000 four-year colleges and universities in the United States. From Alaska to Atlanta, Hawaii to Houston, West Virginia to Washington, D.C., you could get your undergraduate degree from an institution in any of the 50 states and many of the territories. But which school is the right one for you? Let's take a look at the one of the top candidates, and maybe we'll see you there in the fall!

via csun.edu

Name: California State University, Northridge

Location: Northridge, CA

WGTC Category: Best Film Schools in LA

Website: csun.edu

Twitter: @csunorthridge

Undergraduate size: 35,616

Average SAT: 920

Average ACT: 19

Average GPA: 3.2

Acceptance rate: 52.9%

In their own words: "California State University, Northridge is a vibrant, diverse university community of 38,310 students and more than 4,000 faculty and staff, sited on a 356-acre campus in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. As you explore the university's web site, you will find ample evidence of Cal State Northridge's commitment to the educational and professional goals of students, and its extensive service to the community."



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One in 3000: California Institute of the Arts

It's One in 3000 Thursday! Each week, We're Going to College features one of the over 3000 four-year colleges and universities in the United States. From Alaska to Atlanta, Hawaii to Houston, West Virginia to Washington, D.C., you could get your undergraduate degree from an institution in any of the 50 states and many of the territories. But which school is the right one for you? Let's take a look at the one of the top candidates, and maybe we'll see you there in the fall!

via calarts.edu

Name: California Institute of the Arts

Location: Valencia, CA

WGTC Category: Best Film Schools in LA

Website: calarts.edu

Twitter: @CalArts

Undergraduate size: 970

Average SAT: approx. 1157

Average ACT: 27

Average GPA: 3.45

Acceptance rate: 27.7%

In their own words "CalArts teaches artists to develop the skills and personal drive to reach their creative potential, question received ideas and expand forms of knowledge and experience in the world. CalArts challenges artists to create work that matters globally to the state of culture today and in the future."



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One in 3000: ArtCenter College of Design

It's One in 3000 Thursday! Each week, We're Going to College features one of the over 3000 four-year colleges and universities in the United States. From Alaska to Atlanta, Hawaii to Houston, West Virginia to Washington, D.C., you could get your undergraduate degree from an institution in any of the 50 states and many of the territories. But which school is the right one for you? Let's take a look at the one of the top candidates, and maybe we'll see you there in the fall!

 

via artcenter.edu

Name: ArtCenter College of Design

Location: Pasadena, CA

WGTC Category: Best Film Schools in LA, Rolling Admissions

Website: artcenter.edu

Twitter: @artcenteredu

Undergraduate size: 1,824

Average SAT: approx. 1136

Average GPA: 3.21

Acceptance rate: 69%

In their own words: "ArtCenter College of Design offers a new model for art and design education in the 21st century. Our visionary approach is based on the College’s conservatory-like approach to teaching and learning; a desire for rich, intercultural and transdisciplinary dialogue; and a mandate to provide students innovative learning and making spaces."


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