Information concerning California's degree- or certificate-granting colleges and universities is presented in this document compiled by the California Postsecondary Education Commission. The digest, composed of charts, graphs, and diagrams, is directed toward the layperson and only summary information is included. Enrollment figures for 1974-1981 are presented for both public and private institutions by year, sex, level, full-time students, part-time students, ethnic group, and credit load. Information on degrees conferred by both public and private institutions is provided. Faculty rank, tenure status, and salary data are provided as well as information on other higher education staff at California schools. Operating income and expenditure budgets are included for community colleges, California State University and Colleges, and the University of California. Information is also presented on student financial aid programs. A series of graphs compares Scholastic Aptitude Test scores of California students with national scores. Appended is a discussion of California laws pertaining to the issuance of degrees by nonpublic entities. (SF)