Public universities in California tighten belts as state reduces funding. Can out-of-state and international students fill in the enrollment gap here in San Diego County?
From the report by VOS:
The state budget plan includes a $272 million General Fund reduction for the University of California system in 2025‑26, or 5.6 percent of its state funding. And it calls for a $375 million cut to California State Universities next year, for about a 7.4 percent cut to its state support. It would also postpone a 5 percent annual funding boost that the state promised both systems. Because of that, “UC will be required to do more with less,” mentions Ian Klein, a senior analyst with the state Legislative Analyst’s Office. That could mean a system-wide hiring freeze, along with larger class sizes, fewer course offerings and reduced student support. San Diego State has some one-time funding it will draw on next year, and it plans to cut travel and other expenses. Nonetheless, it’s facing a potential $44 million deficit over the next three years.
Please give us your thoughts about other ways the public universities in the county might be able to raise funds.
May 2025
Posted May 7, 2025, 2:35 PM UTC