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Southern California Universities
Wherever you go in Southern California, you'll find an excellent array of universities and colleges. First-rate public universities include Cal State Northridge, Cal State Long Beach, UC San Diego, UCLA, and Cal Poly Pomona, which is the second largest school in the California State University system. As for private universities, there are a plethora of choices, including the University of Southern California, Pepperdine University, and California Institute of Technology. Go to the head of the lodging class by reserving a clean, comfortable guest room at one of many inviting Days Inn hotels in Southern California.
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona, one of 6 polytechnic universities nationwide, integrates technology into liberal arts education and applied sciences. With a polytechnic approach, hands-on learning, a dynamic campus, and nationally-ranked programs, Cal Poly Pomona is a California educational leader. Covering 1,438 acres of rolling hills east of downtown Los Angeles, Cal Poly is the second largest in the California State University system. The Cal Poly Broncos boast 13 national championships, including the women's basketball team which captured the NCAA Division II championships in 2001 & 2002.www.csupomona.edu
[ Back to Top ]California Institute of Technology
The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. Cal Tech investigates the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society. Caltech boasts 30 Nobel Prize winners in residence faculty members. www.caltech.edu
[ Back to Top ]California State University Long Beach
Located in beautiful Long Beach, California State University Long Beach offers one of the most dynamic state university campuses. CSULB's 34,500 students discover higher learning at 8 colleges - College of the Arts, College of Business Communications, College of Education, College of Health and Human Services, College of Liberal Arts, College of Engineering, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and the University College & Extension Services. www.csulb.edu
[ Back to Top ]Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an independent university enrolling 8,300 students in five colleges - Seaver College, the School of Law, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the Graziadio School of Business and Management, and the School of Public Policy. Ocean. Courses are taught at the Malibu campus, at six graduate campuses in Southern California, and 4 international campuses. Music, dance and theatrical productions, concerts and museum exhibits are part of Pepperdine's Center for the Arts. Pepperdine has 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams for men and women. Visit www.pepperdine.edu
[ Back to Top ]University of California Los Angeles
Located five miles from the ocean on 419 acres in Los Angeles, UCLA is a public research university and a member of the Association of American Universities featuring the College of Letters and Science and 11 professional schools, including the David Geffen School of Medicine.
UCLA offers 25,000 students 118 undergraduate and 200 graduate degree programs, as well as a culturally diverse and vibrant campus community. UCLA's leadership in teaching, research, and public service makes it a beacon of education in California. From water polo to football, the UCLA Bruins touts the most impressive sports history of any college team in the nation since 1950. www.ucla.edu.
[ Back to Top ]University of California San Diego (UCSD)
Nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 coastal acres in La Jolla, UCSD delivers an innovative approach to education. Since its founding in 1959, UCSD has become one of the top institutions for higher learning and research in the nation. More than 22,000 students earn undergraduate degrees at its six schools, and UCSD's graduate and professional schools include the famous Scripps Institution of Oceanography and School of Medicine. UCSD was named the "hottest" institution in the nation for students to study science by Newsweek and ranked 7th best public university by U.S. News and World Report. www.ucsd.edu
[ Back to Top ]University of California, Irvine
Celebrating more than 40 years, the University of California, Irvine offers the strengths of a research university with the bounty of Southern California. Since 1965, UCI has been internationally recognized for research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship, and enriching the community. With more than 24,000 students and 1,400 faculty members, UCI is among the fastest-growing campuses in California. In an annual U.S. News & World Report, UC Irvine ranked 12th among public universities. www.uci.edu
[ Back to Top ]University of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution of higher learning chartered in 1949. The school enrolls more than 7,000 students and is known for its commitment to teaching, the liberal arts, and community service. Located on 180 acres overlooking the city of San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the university campus is a community treasure, with Spanish Renaissance-inspired buildings and beautiful landscapes. USD offers 60 bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees inspiring students to grow spiritually, morally and socially. Visit www.sandiego.edu
[ Back to Top ]University of Southern California
Founded in 1880, the University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities. Located in Los Angeles, USC's University Park - adjacent to Exposition Park - is home to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 17 professional schools, and the Health Sciences campus is home to the schools of medicine and pharmacy, and three teaching hospitals. USC offers excellence in education, research, and arts, a successful athletic community, the Trojans, and one of the most famous film schools in the world. Visit www.usc.edu.
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