Forced to Downsize, Cal State Campuses Reject Thousands of Eligible Students

Faced with severe budget cuts and an increase in applications for this fall, nearly half of California State University's 23 campuses may have no choice but to turn away students who would normally be promised admission.

Campuses across the state are rejecting or wait-listing students who meet the system's minimum admissions standards. The restrictions are a response to a call in November from the system's chancellor, Charles B. Reed, to cut systemwide enrollment by 10,000

Digital or Print Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.