Institutional Characteristics
Next table compares basic academic information between Big West Conference (BWC). By school type, all 9 Big West Conference (BWC) are public. By school level, all 9 Big West Conference (BWC) are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - other | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - other | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of California-Irvine | Irvine, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of California-Riverside | Riverside, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu, HI | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Next table compares the 2017 total costs of attendance between Big West Conference (BWC). For in-State students, the average COA is $29,211 when living on campus and $27,468 when living outside of campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,478 when living on campus and $46,734 when living off campus.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,460 | $17,620 | $1,898 | $15,252 | $15,844 | |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $9,075 | $20,235 | $1,848 | $15,153 | $15,153 | |
| University of California-Irvine | $13,360 | $40,042 | $1,766 | $17,804 | $15,197 | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $14,073 | $40,755 | $1,431 | $19,668 | $15,960 | |
| University of California-Riverside | $13,581 | $40,263 | $1,716 | $19,094 | $14,325 | |
| University of California-Davis | $14,046 | $40,728 | $1,601 | $19,320 | $14,271 | |
| California State University-Northridge | $6,587 | $17,747 | $1,600 | $12,302 | $13,540 | |
| California State University-Fullerton | $6,560 | $17,720 | $1,898 | $18,196 | $16,806 | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $11,732 | $33,764 | $952 | $15,929 | $15,929 | |
| Average | $10,608 | $29,875 | $1,634 | $16,969 | $15,225 | |
Acceptane Ratio and Application Statistics
Next table compares admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between Big West Conference (BWC). The average admistion ratio of Big West Conference (BWC) is 41.24% and the average admission yield (enrollment ratio) is 23.81%. The numbers in parenthesis() in table represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Enrollment Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 43,812 (23,399/20,413) | 13,533 (6,354/7,179) | 4,662 (2,377/2,285) | 30.89% (27.2%/35.2%) | 34.45% (37.4%/11.2%) | |
| California State University-Fullerton | 40,955 (17,098/23,857) | 18,212 (7,486/10,726) | 4,357 (1,952/2,405) | 44.47% (43.8%/45.0%) | 23.92% (26.1%/10.1%) | |
| California State University-Long Beach | 57,322 (23,233/34,089) | 20,326 (7,954/12,372) | 4,335 (1,797/2,538) | 35.46% (34.2%/36.3%) | 21.33% (22.6%/7.4%) | |
| California State University-Northridge | 33,386 (14,516/18,870) | 17,647 (7,388/10,259) | 5,526 (2,502/3,024) | 52.86% (50.9%/54.4%) | 31.31% (33.9%/16.0%) | |
| University of California-Davis | 60,543 (27,570/32,973) | 24,440 (9,962/14,478) | 5,377 (1,973/3,404) | 40.37% (36.1%/43.9%) | 22.00% (19.8%/10.3%) | |
| University of California-Irvine | 66,515 (30,440/36,075) | 24,890 (10,806/14,084) | 5,435 (2,461/2,974) | 37.42% (35.5%/39.0%) | 21.84% (22.8%/8.2%) | |
| University of California-Riverside | 36,101 (16,371/19,730) | 21,044 (9,325/11,719) | 4,279 (1,946/2,333) | 58.29% (57.0%/59.4%) | 20.33% (20.9%/11.8%) | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 66,813 (30,818/35,995) | 24,283 (10,397/13,886) | 4,738 (2,096/2,642) | 36.34% (33.7%/38.6%) | 19.51% (20.2%/7.3%) | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 7,532 (2,922/4,557) | 5,937 (2,219/3,678) | 1,849 (761/1,080) | 78.82% (75.9%/80.7%) | 31.14% (34.3%/23.7%) | |
| Average | 45,887 (20,707/20,707) | 18,924 (7,988/10,931) | 4,506 (1,985/2,521) | 41.24% (38.6%/52.8%) | 23.81% (24.9%/23.1%) |
Graduation Rate Comparison
Next table compares 2016 graduation rates between Big West Conference (BWC). The average graduation rate of Big West Conference (BWC) is 72.38% where 24,858 students out of 34,343 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is cacluated as the total number of completers withing 150% of normal time (for eaxample, 6 years for 4 years BS program) divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
| Name | Graduation Rate | Completers | Candidates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 75.78% (70.64% / 81.70%) | 2,938 (1,465 / 1,473) | 3,877 (2,074 / 1,803) | |
| California State University-Fullerton | 61.92% (56.43% / 65.88%) | 2,379 (908 / 1,471) | 3,842 (1,609 / 2,233) | |
| California State University-Long Beach | 67.03% (62.09% / 70.14%) | 2,328 (832 / 1,496) | 3,473 (1,340 / 2,133) | |
| California State University-Northridge | 50.43% (44.36% / 54.88%) | 2,042 (759 / 1,283) | 4,049 (1,711 / 2,338) | |
| University of California-Davis | 85.38% (82.55% / 87.39%) | 3,766 (1,514 / 2,252) | 4,411 (1,834 / 2,577) | |
| University of California-Irvine | 88.09% (86.78% / 89.06%) | 3,535 (1,483 / 2,052) | 4,013 (1,709 / 2,304) | |
| University of California-Riverside | 73.09% (70.13% / 75.62%) | 3,116 (1,376 / 1,740) | 4,263 (1,962 / 2,301) | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 80.98% (78.63% / 82.88%) | 3,699 (1,612 / 2,087) | 4,568 (2,050 / 2,518) | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 57.12% (55.16% / 58.84%) | 1,055 (476 / 579) | 1,847 (863 / 984) | |
| Total | 72.38% (68.80% / 75.21%) | 24,858 (10,425 / 14,433) |
34,343 (15,152 / 19,191) |
Student Population
Next table compares 2016 enrollment for both undergraduate nad graduate schools between Big West Conference (BWC). The total population of Big West Conference (BWC) is 268,655 with 145,449 femail students and 123,206 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 20,944 | 11,161 | 9,783 | |
| California State University-Fullerton | 38,948 | 17,338 | 21,610 | |
| California State University-Long Beach | 37,446 | 16,147 | 21,299 | |
| California State University-Northridge | 41,548 | 18,784 | 22,764 | |
| University of California-Davis | 35,186 | 14,893 | 20,293 | |
| University of California-Irvine | 30,836 | 14,806 | 16,030 | |
| University of California-Riverside | 21,385 | 10,483 | 10,902 | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 23,497 | 11,326 | 12,171 | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | 18,865 | 8,268 | 10,597 | |
| Total | 268,655 | 123,206 | 145,449 |
Special Learning Opportunity
Next table compares the special learning opportunities between Big West Conference (BWC) including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Compus Housing* | Meal Plan** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,480) | ✔ ($4,833) | |
| California State University-Fullerton | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,904) | ✔ ($3,798) | |
| California State University-Long Beach | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,728) | ✔ ($4,180) | |
| California State University-Northridge | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,243) | ✔ ($3,704) | |
| University of California-Davis | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,433) | ✔ | |
| University of California-Irvine | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,074) | ✔ | |
| University of California-Riverside | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,725) | ✔ | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,959) | ✔ | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,782) | ✔ ($5,025) |
Student Services on Campus
Next table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between Big West Conference (BWC) including Remedial Service, Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Remedial Services | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| California State University-Fullerton | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| California State University-Long Beach | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| California State University-Northridge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of California-Davis | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of California-Irvine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of California-Riverside | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library |
Athletics Associations
Next table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of Big West Conference (BWC). Among 9 Big West Conference (BWC), 9 schoools are member of NAA, and 9 schoools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | NAA, NCAA | Big Sky Conference | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| California State University-Fullerton | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 8 athletic programs | |
| California State University-Long Beach | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| California State University-Northridge | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| University of California-Davis | NAA, NCAA | Big Sky Conference | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 14 athletic programs | |
| University of California-Irvine | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| University of California-Riverside | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 8 athletic programs | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | NAA, NCAA | - | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 13 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
Next table compares and describes additional facts of Big West Conference (BWC) including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degerr offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| California State University-Fullerton | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| California State University-Long Beach | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| California State University-Northridge | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| University of California-Davis | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| University of California-Irvine | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| University of California-Riverside | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*number in campus housing: domitory capacity
**number in meal plan: yearly costs