I just want somewhere warm and by the beach. Preferably not a school that is incredibly picky about admissions; I am a Oregon transfer student with a 3.7 college GPA.
2007-02-23 08:06:25 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Diego
In San Diego the major universities are UC San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, and Cal State San Marcos. UCSD is the hardest to get into, then SDSU, and then CSU San Marcos. Not sure about USD, it's private but not very competitive I think, a 3.7 would probably be fine. 3.7 is around the average for students accepted to SDSU. UCSD the average is 4.2. But both of those figures are for incoming freshmen and since you are a transfer student you don't need a GPA that high. A 3.7 GPA should get you into anyone of those schools b/c it's easier for transfer students usually, but since you are coming from OR and not a CA community college it may be a little tougher, but you won't need the really high grades like an incoming freshmen would.
SD is great for college students, I came here six years ago for college (UCSD) and stayed here after graduation. I would recommend living in Pacific Beach. Lots of college kids and young people between 20-30. Great atmoshpere, friendly people, and big party town. Lots of clubs and bars here and lots of parties going on around town. You can drink booze on the beach here too and people are partying on the beach all summer long and even during the rest of the year, but summer is amazing. SD's a great town too, the Gaslamo Quarter is great for more trendy, upscale nightlife with all the nice clubs and bars down there. There is always something going on or some event to go to down here. The weather is the best too, perfect most of the time and summers are amazing; usually 68-70 at night and 75-85 during the day. The ocean water is also the warmest ion the west coast, around 70 during summer.
You should check out the schools I mentioned and go to their websites to see if its a fit for you.
2007-02-23 08:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Sav 6 · 1⤊ 10⤋
Southern California has many private as well as public colleges to choose from. If the beach and a good education is your priority then Pepperdine College is a good choice. It's a private school right next to the Pacific Ocean. There are several public schools as well. The best college however is USC. It has a wonderful on campus atmosphere and it is wonderful to be a part of the Trojan Family. USC has many degrees to choose from. It's not too far from the ocean either. Good Luck.
2016-05-24 03:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Girlfriend goes to Cal State san marcos and it's a bit inland, about 15 minutes from the beach. Nice place, great libraries. Profs are pretty cool too.
SDSU is a bit inland too, so if you're really into the beach lifestyle, go to UCSD. But like the others have said it's a lot harder to get into and mega expensive.
2007-02-24 08:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by gotham158 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UCLA, even if it is kind of far for you.. i would go there. it was my best schooling experience i had. Next to TU.
2007-02-23 08:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by THE BIG S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋