Benefits of Taking 30 Units Per Year
Extra years of college can cost you thousands, both in what you pay and what you lose from not having a job. Based on 2019-20 Cal Poly Pomona tuition costs, completing only 24 units per year in 5 years costs an extra $7,300. Completing only 20 units per year in 6 years costs an extra $14,600.*
*These figures exclude housing, parking and other school-related fees.
According to reports from Complete College America, students who take 30 semester units per year tend to get higher GPAs. When it comes to getting better grades, taking 30 units is a no-brainer.
Taking 30 semester units per year dramatically increases your chances of reaching graduation. Plus, graduating on time means that you can take advantage of more opportunities outside of school, like being able to travel, volunteer or start a graduate degree.