Financial crunch hits Cal State; UCs next?

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<p>From today’s LA Times, a report that funding shortfalls driven largely by the state of California’s budget deficit are forcing the California State University (CSU) system to cut enrollment by 10%, forcing the system’s most popular campuses for the first time to turn away thousands of applicants who meet CSU’s eligibility criteria:</p>

<p>[CSU</a> may cut future enrollment by 10,000 - Los Angeles Times](<a href=“http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-csu18-2008nov18,0,855248.story]CSU”>CSU may scale back enrollment)</p>

<p>Look for more stories like this in the weeks to come. For public universities, reducing enrollment is often a cost-saving measure. For some private colleges and universities, expanding enrollment—especially by increasing the number of full-pay admits–may be a revenue-enhancing measure.</p>

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<p>About 49 state schools are next. From Alaska (oil money down) to Wisconsin. Not sure about Wyoming.</p>

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<p>OTOH, such press releases by interested parties also amounts to fear-mongering. ‘Hey Governator, look what might happen if you don’t raise taxes’ so we can continue our lifestyle. And, of course, these woe-is-us pronouncements are driving many excellent students to the privates (note ED apps this year).</p>

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Boost selectivity ratings -> Move up on USNWR annual list -> (unintended consequences?)</p>