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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Stanford University	36494893000	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Largest Endowment $36,494,893,000 0.4% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
2	University of Southern California	7589079000	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Largest Endowment $7,589,079,000 2.6% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
3	California Institute of Technology	3598221000	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Largest Endowment $3,598,221,000 6.1% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
4	Pomona College	2797022000	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Largest Endowment $2,797,022,000 1.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
5	Santa Clara University	1478274000	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more Largest Endowment $1,478,274,000 0.5% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $49,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
6	Soka University of America	1444065000	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	51242	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Largest Endowment $1,444,065,000 3.1% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $18,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
7	Pepperdine University	1218871000	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 89% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $30,613 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Business Administration and Management, General. Largest Endowment $1,218,871,000 1.5% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
8	Claremont McKenna College	1206468000	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Largest Endowment $1,206,468,000 1.5% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
9	National University	1142873000	54.55	750 – 1,170	28115	64331	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California National University San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, National University’s acceptance rate is 55% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 46% of students attending National University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $1,142,873,000 5.5% Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 750 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $28,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,331
10	University of San Diego	673452000	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $673,452,000 3.2% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
11	Chapman University	668428000	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Largest Endowment $668,428,000 9.9% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
12	Loyola Marymount University	651894000	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Largest Endowment $651,894,000 2.3% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
13	Occidental College	604348663	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Largest Endowment $604,348,663 4.9% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
14	University of the Pacific	598743846	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $598,743,846 5.4% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
15	Loma Linda University	551488000	93.3	--	0	88185	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Largest Endowment $551,488,000 3.3% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
16	University of San Francisco	509622000	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 77 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Largest Endowment $509,622,000 1.4% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $44,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
17	Scripps College	478732014	38.29	1,430 – 1,530	45505	68027	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 94% first year retention rate. Largest Endowment $478,732,014 3.9% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $45,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
18	Harvey Mudd College	412997574	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Largest Endowment $412,997,574 2.9% Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $42,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
19	University of Redlands	236764512	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Largest Endowment $236,764,512 2.1% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
20	California Institute of the Arts	221602626	25.95	--	57288	28018	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 26% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 85% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Largest Endowment $221,602,626 2.6% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
21	Saint Mary's College of California	170597000	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	31615	60388	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $170,597,000 7.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
22	Pitzer College	170000348	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Largest Endowment $170,000,348 1.0% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
23	Mount Saint Mary's University	160218110	73.13	910 – 1,120	27434	61335	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, Mount Saint Mary's University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $160,218,110 1.5% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $27,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,335
24	Biola University	146197897	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Largest Endowment $146,197,897 3.9% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
25	Art Center College of Design	137353000	76.18	--	53306	53562	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 76% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $137,353,000 8.1% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
26	California Lutheran University	133747441	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $133,747,441 6.5% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
27	California Baptist University	133075937	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Largest Endowment $133,075,937 11.7% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
28	University of La Verne	131197961	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Largest Endowment $131,197,961 7.4% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
29	Whittier College	129733783	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $129,733,783 2.6% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
30	La Sierra University	116875857	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Largest Endowment $116,875,857 420.5% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
31	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	107439500	90.45	820 – 970	27789	60939	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Largest Endowment $107,439,500 4.2% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 820 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,939
32	Azusa Pacific University	90358715	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Largest Endowment $90,358,715 1.0% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
33	Westmont College	89005489	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Largest Endowment $89,005,489 5.8% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
34	Point Loma Nazarene University	68120443	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Largest Endowment $68,120,443 0.3% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
35	Concordia University-Irvine	56461674	59.86	1,050 – 1,300	29413	53777	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services....Read more Largest Endowment $56,461,674 17.6% Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
36	The Master's University and Seminary	52823541	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Largest Endowment $52,823,541 19.0% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
37	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	51616000	51.94	910 – 1,230	44360	23988	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $110 for undergraduate applications and $110 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Largest Endowment $51,616,000 4.3% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $44,360 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
38	Golden Gate University	46204562	57.52	--	0	81704	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Golden Gate University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students at Golden Gate University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more Largest Endowment $46,204,562 6.7% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
39	Samuel Merritt University	41752529	80.92	1,020 – 1,200	0	56709	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA Largest Endowment $41,752,529 32.7% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,709
40	California College of the Arts	39736000	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Largest Endowment $39,736,000 8.2% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $49,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
41	Pacific Union College	32738045	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $32,738,045 4.9% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
42	Dominican University of California	30807092	83.92	1,170 – 1,280	51292	71477	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $30,807,092 2.5% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $51,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
43	Thomas Aquinas College	30685938	79.76	1,240 – 1,460	23039	40605	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 92%. Largest Endowment $30,685,938 4.5% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,605
44	American Jewish University	24039640	96	980 – 1,100	0	63721	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA Largest Endowment $24,039,640 Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
45	Otis College of Art and Design	22800498	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $22,800,498 6.9% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $49,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
46	Fresno Pacific University	19748127	57.52	970 – 1,180	15668	51422	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. Largest Endowment $19,748,127 5.0% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
47	Menlo College	19668047	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Menlo College Atherton, CA Largest Endowment $19,668,047 17.4% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
48	Vanguard University of Southern California	16077890	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Largest Endowment $16,077,890 77.0% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
49	Woodbury University	13613577	72.87	940 – 1,240	31257	47665	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Woodbury University Burbank, CA Found in Burbank, Woodbury University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $85 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Woodbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Woodbury University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 32% of......Read more Largest Endowment $13,613,577 28.9% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
50	Pacific Oaks College	11075597	10	--	0	47962	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA Largest Endowment $11,075,597 3.2% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
51	Hope International University	9369394	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Largest Endowment $9,369,394 1.7% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
52	Simpson University	6836063	99.03	970 – 1,180	28453	51256	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $6,836,063 7.9% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $28,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
53	William Jessup University	5960097	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $5,960,097 12.6% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
54	Southern California Institute of Architecture	5725000	82.67	1,060 – 1,260	21514	55544	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 25% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Largest Endowment $5,725,000 9.7% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,544
55	Life Pacific University	4722223	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more Largest Endowment $4,722,223 7.9% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
56	Laguna College of Art and Design	4039383	95.71	--	44285	31987	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying......Read more Largest Endowment $4,039,383 15.5% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,285 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
57	Southern California University of Health Sciences	1578344	0	--	26443	59213	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier, CA Largest Endowment $1,578,344 1.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
58	University of the People	665467	0	--	1639	63721	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of the People Pasadena, CA Largest Endowment $665,467 25.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
59	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	407087	0	--	7108	40569	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA Largest Endowment $407,087 100.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
60	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	95960	64.21	--	23282	30871	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA Largest Endowment $95,960 2.9% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
61	John Paul the Great Catholic University	42136	79.29	1,050 – 1,150	31811	34360	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 79% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $42,136 2.9% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $31,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
62	Providence Christian College	25322	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Largest Endowment $25,322 0.0% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
63	Bethesda University	0	79.48	--	13965	37397	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
64	CBD College	0	95.45	--	19098	59213	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California CBD College Los Angeles, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
65	California College of ASU	0	51.31	--	35614	33350	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California California College of ASU Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, California College of ASU accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 82% of students at California College of ASU currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,350
66	Casa Loma College-Los Angeles	0	40	--	26780	50197	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 40.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,197
67	Homestead Schools	0	71.83	--	14190	43413	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Homestead Schools Torrance, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,413
68	Lincoln University	0	69.49	--	30324	44602	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Lincoln University Oakland, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
69	Los Angeles Pacific University	0	0	--	19075	63721	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,075 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
70	Minerva University	0	3.56	--	16556	63721	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Minerva University San Francisco, CA Minerva University opened recently, in 2012. Entirely online, class sizes always have 19 students or fewer. It is extremely selective, and 57% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
71	Reach University	0	99.15	--	14108	52373	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Reach University Oakland, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
72	Touro University Worldwide	0	33.85	--	18428	48057	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,057
73	University of Saint Katherine	0	46.25	980 – 1,140	32299	63721	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California University of Saint Katherine San Marcos, CA Found in San Marcos, the University of Saint Katherine accepts 46% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $32,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
74	World Mission University	0	77.78	--	16598	63721	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California World Mission University Los Angeles, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
75	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	0	61.68	--	13122	53468	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment in California Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary Los Angeles, CA Largest Endowment -- Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468