CSU Criteria for College Readiness
College Readiness Rates at CSULB 2004-2008
College Readiness in English: Specific Data for Fall 2008 Freshmen
College Readiness in Mathematics: Specific Data for Fall 2008 Freshmen
For in-depth tables of test scores for CSULB Freshmen from fall of 2008, please view the Test Programs page of this website.
CSU Criteria for College Readiness
Students with the any of the following criteria are considered college ready in English and mathematics (i.e., prepared to take college-level courses in English and math) in the California State University system. Details about these criteria for college readiness in the CSU are further described by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
| Test or Component | Required Score |
SAT Reasoning Test |
550 or above |
ACT |
English: 24 Math: 23 |
AP |
Varied tests; 3 or above |
EPT or ELM |
EPT: 151 or above ELM: 50 or above |
Early Assessment Program |
Exempt status |
College Course |
Varied; grade "C" or better |
College Readiness Rates at CSULB 2004-2008
| Year | English Readiness Rates | Mathematics Readiness Rates |
| 2004 | 51.2 |
62.1 |
| 2005 | 56.5 |
65.3 |
| 2006 | 55.9 |
65.2 |
| 2007 | 55.9 |
66.9 |
| 2008 | 57.6 |
68.5 |
College Readiness in English: Specific Data for Fall 2008 Freshmen
College Readiness in English for Fall 2008 Freshmen |
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Frequency |
Percent |
Valid Percent |
Cumulative Percent |
|
Did not pass EPT- must take one semester of remediation |
1111 |
24.1 |
24.1 |
24.1 |
Did not pass EPT- must take two semesters of remediation |
842 |
18.3 |
18.3 |
42.4 |
Exempt based on Advanced Placement Language |
305 |
6.6 |
6.6 |
49.0 |
Exempt based on ACT score |
104 |
2.3 |
2.3 |
51.3 |
Student has taken the EPT and scored 151 or greater |
597 |
13.0 |
13.0 |
64.2 |
A student initially identified as needing remediation who exhibits proficiency, by whatever means, PRIOR to matriculation |
52 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
65.4 |
Exempt based on SAT I score |
527 |
11.4 |
11.4 |
76.8 |
Exempt based on satisfactory completion of the GE-Breadth English composition requirement |
12 |
.3 |
.3 |
77.1 |
Demonstration of English proficiency IS required and student has not taken the EPT |
22 |
.5 |
.5 |
77.6 |
Exempt based on Early Assessment Program test result |
1034 |
22.4 |
22.4 |
100.0 |
Total |
4606 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
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College Readiness in Mathematics: Specific Data for Fall 2008 Freshmen
College Readiness in Mathematics for Fall 2008 Freshmen |
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Frequency |
Percent |
Valid Percent |
Cumulative Percent |
|
Did not pass ELM- must take one semester of remediation |
686 |
14.9 |
14.9 |
14.9 |
Did not pass ELM- must take two semesters of remediation |
767 |
16.7 |
16.7 |
31.5 |
Exempt based on Advanced Placement Examination in mathematics or statistics |
320 |
6.9 |
6.9 |
38.5 |
Exempt based on ACT score |
189 |
4.1 |
4.1 |
42.6 |
Exempt based on SAT II score |
362 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
50.5 |
Student has taken the ELM and scored 50 or higher |
777 |
16.9 |
16.9 |
67.3 |
A student initially identified as needing remediation who exhibits proficiency, by whatever means, PRIOR to matriculation |
49 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
68.4 |
Exempt based on SAT I score |
1078 |
23.4 |
23.4 |
91.8 |
Exempt based on satisfactory completion of the GE-Breadth mathematics/quantitative reasoning requirement |
46 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
92.8 |
Demonstration of mathematics proficiency IS required and student has not taken the EPT |
19 |
.4 |
.4 |
93.2 |
Exempt based on Early Assessment Program test result |
313 |
6.8 |
6.8 |
100.0 |
Total |
4606 |
100.0 |
100.0 |
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