Hey guys, I'm looking at California State University (CSU) schools to apply to next year, specifically focusing on some more popular majors. Anybody have any insights on which CSU colleges are impacted for most majors? Thanks in advance.
Impacted majors at CSU schools refer to majors that are more popular and thus have a higher number of applicants than the program can accommodate. This means that the admission to these majors can be more competitive and require higher credentials.
Each CSU campus and school within the campus can designate which majors are impacted and the additional criteria for these impacted majors. These criteria can include factors like GPA, pre-requisite courses, and supplemental applications. Therefore, it's critical to check the specific details for each school and major you are interested in.
For example, the San Diego State University (SDSU) has many impacted majors such as Nursing, Business Administration, and Psychology where the number of applications received far exceeds the number of openings available.
Similarly, California State University Long Beach (CSULB) has impacted programs in Business Administration, Psychology, and Nursing among others.
Cal State Fullerton and San Francisco State also have a notable number of impacted majors.
To find this information, you'll want to go to each specific school’s website and check in their admissions or respective department's section. It's always changing, so it's crucial to have the most up-to-date information.
Note: meeting the baseline eligibility requirement for an impacted major does not guarantee admission to that major. Applicants to these majors often need to meet supplemental criteria.
When applying to an impacted major, it can also be worthwhile to consider some non-impacted or less impacted majors that still align with your interests and career goals, especially if you are particularly keen on attending a certain CSU school. Good luck with your applications!
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.