Trends in college-going rates in California since 1974 are reported for the three public segments of California higher education. Also considered are trends in enrollment by counties and changes in the ethnicity of first-time freshmen compared with that of high school graduates. Statewide college-going rates for high school graduates during 1974-1986 are presented for the University of California, the California State University, the California community colleges, and the private colleges. Enrollments are reported for six ethnic groups (Asian, Filipino, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and White). The data indicate that the college-going rates for both the University of California and the California State University increased from fall 1985 to fall 1986 to their highest levels for the 13-year period. Community college and private college rates also increased between 1985 and 1986 but did not exceed rates for years in the late 1970s. Notable gains in representation of ethnic minorities continue to be made by Asian high school graduates, particularly in their enrollment as freshmen in the University of California and the California State University. (SW)