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°µÍø½âÃÜ offers a beautiful and safe campus in San Rafael, CA, just 12 miles north of San Francisco.
- °µÍø½âÃÜ has been recognized as one of Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026.
- °µÍø½âÃÜ 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, °µÍø½âÃÜ continues to be ranked in the top third (#31) Best Regional Universities (West) category. The ranking reflects °µÍø½âÃÜ’s strength in academic quality and graduate outcomes.
- °µÍø½âÃÜ ranks in the top 5% nationally for return on investment for low-income students.
- The latest data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that °µÍø½âÃÜ graduates who received federal student aid (Pell Grants) earn a median salary of $95,437 just four years after graduation. (The national midpoint for four-year colleges is $40,428).
- Pell Grant recipients from °µÍø½âÃÜ’s nursing program had median earnings of $149,622 four years after graduation. This is the third highest median salary of graduates of any nursing bachelor’s program in the country. (The national median is $89,910.)
- Our four-year graduation rate (65%) is almost 30 points higher than the CSU system average.
- 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.
°µÍø½âÃÜ 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. °µÍø½âÃÜ is an school with numerous PacWest Academic achievement awards.
The °µÍø½âÃÜ Transfer Promise: Finish in Two Years
Students transferring to °µÍø½âÃÜ with an associate degree (AS/AA) can complete their bachelor’s degree in two years.*
°µÍø½âÃÜ 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 °µÍø½âÃÜ App (No Fee)
- Honors Program
- International Students
- Living on Campus
- Majors and Programs
- Nursing Admissions and Deadlines
- Signature Program: The °µÍø½âÃÜ 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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