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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Soka University of America	2959149	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	42696	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference 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. Endowment per Student $2,959,149 2.4% 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 $42,696
2	Pacific Union College	41864	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference 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 Endowment per Student $41,864 0.6% 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
3	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	24822	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more Endowment per Student $24,822 7.7% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
4	California State University Maritime Academy	16173	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. Endowment per Student $16,173 40.7% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
5	Simpson University	8843	99.03	970 – 1,180	28453	51256	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference 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 Endowment per Student $8,843 13.5% 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
6	University of California-Merced	3180	91.52	980 – 1,160	13232	48475	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $3,180 13.6% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
7	Providence Christian College	177	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Endowment per Student $177 12.4% 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

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA

$2,959,149 2.4%

69.5%

1,220 – 1,460

$18,807

$42,696

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA

$41,864 0.6%

42.5%

970 – 1,210

$22,799

$52,713

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottPrescott, AZ

$24,822 7.7%

76.6%

1,160 – 1,360

$41,209

$65,391

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

California State University Maritime AcademyVallejo, CA

$16,173 40.7%

98.7%

930 – 1,210

$16,081

$84,676

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

Simpson UniversityRedding, CA

$8,843 13.5%

99.0%

970 – 1,180

$28,453

$51,256

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

University of California-MercedMerced, CA

$3,180 13.6%

91.5%

980 – 1,160

$13,232

$48,475

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – California Pacific Conference

Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CA

$177 12.4%

92.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$25,354

$52,373

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Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, CA

$2,959,149
2.4%

Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA

$41,864
0.6%

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ

$24,822
7.7%

California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

$16,173
40.7%

Simpson University
Redding, CA

$8,843
13.5%

University of California-Merced
Merced, CA

$3,180
13.6%

Providence Christian College
Pasadena, CA

$177
12.4%