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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California

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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 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. 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	Stanford University	2022213	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $2,022,213 4.4% 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
3	California Institute of Technology	1488713	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $1,488,713 5.5% 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	1486196	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $1,486,196 1.6% 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	Claremont McKenna College	861762	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $861,762 1.0% 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
6	Scripps College	433634	38.29	1,430 – 1,520	45505	68027	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $433,634 4.5% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $45,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
7	Harvey Mudd College	426650	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $426,650 2.1% 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
8	Occidental College	297562	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $297,562 6.5% 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
9	American Jewish University	270108	96	980 – 1,100	0	63721	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA Endowment per Student $270,108 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
10	Loma Linda University	213011	93.3	--	0	88185	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Endowment per Student $213,011 6.6% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
11	University of Southern California	198870	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $198,870 8.2% 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
12	Santa Clara University	190966	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $190,966 2.1% 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
13	California Institute of the Arts	146853	25.95	--	57288	28018	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $146,853 9.1% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
14	Pitzer College	137875	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $137,875 3.3% 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
15	Pepperdine University	123043	62.86	1,250 – 1,450	52216	64934	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $123,043 7.2% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
16	Whittier College	120012	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $120,012 22.9% 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
17	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	119758	51.94	910 – 1,230	44360	23988	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $119,758 11.5% 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
18	University of the Pacific	117377	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $117,377 0.6% 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
19	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	89013	90.45	820 – 970	27789	60939	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Endowment per Student $89,013 21.8% 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
20	University of San Diego	88263	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $88,263 2.2% 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
21	La Sierra University	83244	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $83,244 439.8% 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
22	Loyola Marymount University	79094	45.08	1,320 – 1,450	54471	62763	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $79,094 1.9% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
23	National University	75193	54.55	750 – 1,170	28115	64331	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $75,193 3.8% 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
24	Mount Saint Mary's University	75078	73.13	910 – 1,120	27434	61335	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $75,078 9.9% 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
25	University of Redlands	74501	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $74,501 30.7% 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
26	Chapman University	74435	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $74,435 7.4% 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
27	University of California-Los Angeles	68829	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Endowment per Student $68,829 8.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
28	University of California-Berkeley	67082	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Endowment per Student $67,082 9.6% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
29	Westmont College	66770	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $66,770 10.4% 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
30	University of San Francisco	57695	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $57,695 3.6% 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
31	Saint Mary's College of California	54960	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	31615	60388	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $54,960 7.0% 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
32	Art Center College of Design	51251	76.18	--	53306	53562	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $51,251 11.3% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
33	Thomas Aquinas College	49734	79.76	1,240 – 1,460	23039	59550	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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%. Endowment per Student $49,734 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 $59,550
34	Pacific Union College	41864	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 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
35	California Lutheran University	38334	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $38,334 3.3% 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
36	Biola University	32860	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $32,860 1.2% 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
37	University of California-San Diego	31862	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Endowment per Student $31,862 13.7% Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
38	California College of the Arts	26866	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $26,866 3.2% 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
39	Menlo College	24802	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Menlo College Atherton, CA Endowment per Student $24,802 23.5% 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
40	The Master's University and Seminary	24649	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $24,649 6.0% 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
41	University of California-Irvine	22149	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Endowment per Student $22,149 11.2% Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
42	Samuel Merritt University	21356	80.92	1,020 – 1,200	0	56709	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA Endowment per Student $21,356 42.4% 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
43	University of La Verne	19529	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $19,529 16.6% 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
44	Otis College of Art and Design	18343	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $18,343 1.3% 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
45	University of California-Davis	18100	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more Endowment per Student $18,100 8.7% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
46	Point Loma Nazarene University	17364	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $17,364 1.4% 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
47	Concordia University-Irvine	16557	59.86	1,050 – 1,300	29413	53777	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $16,557 20.0% 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
48	California State University Maritime Academy	16173	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California 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
49	Woodbury University	14943	72.87	940 – 1,240	31257	47665	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $14,943 24.7% 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	Azusa Pacific University	14728	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $14,728 14.4% 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
51	Pacific Oaks College	14708	10	--	0	47962	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA Endowment per Student $14,708 4.1% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
52	University of California-Santa Barbara	14322	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Endowment per Student $14,322 6.2% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
53	Dominican University of California	14157	83.92	1,170 – 1,280	51292	71477	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $14,157 4.9% 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
54	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	12473	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. Endowment per Student $12,473 8.5% Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $16,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
55	San Diego State University	12418	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $12,418 5.2% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
56	Golden Gate University	12331	57.52	--	0	81704	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $12,331 46.1% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
57	California Baptist University	11825	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $11,825 12.6% 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
58	Life Pacific University	11297	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $11,297 18.2% 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
59	California State University-Fresno	10747	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Endowment per Student $10,747 13.5% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
60	University of California-Riverside	9718	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Endowment per Student $9,718 5.5% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
61	Simpson University	8843	99.03	970 – 1,180	28453	51256	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 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
62	Hope International University	8764	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $8,764 3.9% 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
63	Southern California Institute of Architecture	8570	82.67	1,060 – 1,260	21514	55544	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $8,570 5.4% 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
64	Sonoma State University	8389	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $8,389 12.6% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
65	Vanguard University of Southern California	7971	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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.” Endowment per Student $7,971 75.7% 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
66	Fresno Pacific University	7407	57.52	970 – 1,180	15668	51422	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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. Endowment per Student $7,407 10.5% 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
67	University of California-Santa Cruz	7375	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Endowment per Student $7,375 4.4% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
68	San Francisco State University	7374	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $7,374 8.6% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
69	California State University-Northridge	7037	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $7,037 14.4% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
70	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	7000	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $7,000 17.9% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
71	California State University-Chico	6824	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Endowment per Student $6,824 17.3% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
72	San Jose State University	6245	84.61	--	13833	62448	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $6,245 14.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
73	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	5900	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Endowment per Student $5,900 5.0% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
74	Laguna College of Art and Design	5862	95.71	--	44285	31987	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $5,862 15.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,285 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
75	California State University-Monterey Bay	5431	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Endowment per Student $5,431 16.2% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
76	California State University-Bakersfield	4370	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $4,370 14.4% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
77	William Jessup University	4013	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $4,013 19.7% 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
78	California State University-Fullerton	3920	90.52	--	6283	48558	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $3,920 5.0% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
79	California State University-Long Beach	3500	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Endowment per Student $3,500 8.1% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
80	California State University-Channel Islands	3394	93.06	870 – 1,080	10931	46785	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA Based in Camarillo, California State University-Channel Islands accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 63% of students attending California State University-Channel Islands currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $3,394 23.6% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,785
81	University of California-Merced	3180	91.52	980 – 1,160	13232	48475	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California 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
82	California State University-San Bernardino	3041	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Endowment per Student $3,041 8.2% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
83	California State University-Sacramento	2749	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Based in Sacramento, California State University-Sacramento accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State......Read more Endowment per Student $2,749 13.9% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
84	California State University-Los Angeles	2615	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Endowment per Student $2,615 9.9% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
85	California State University-East Bay	2552	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Endowment per Student $2,552 51.5% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
86	California State University-San Marcos	2546	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $2,546 14.5% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
87	California State University-Stanislaus	2118	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $2,118 9.3% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
88	MiraCosta College	1876	0	--	7972	59423	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA Endowment per Student $1,876 22.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
89	California State University-Dominguez Hills	1845	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Endowment per Student $1,845 14.7% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
90	Southern California University of Health Sciences	1708	0	--	26443	59213	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier, CA Endowment per Student $1,708 14.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
91	Foothill College	1611	100	--	9665	48920	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA Endowment per Student $1,611 13.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,920
92	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	1418	0	--	7108	40569	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA Endowment per Student $1,418 65.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
93	Santa Ana College	1262	0	--	6914	59213	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA Endowment per Student $1,262 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
94	Antelope Valley Community College District	1034	0	--	8294	28110	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA Endowment per Student $1,034 5.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,110
95	Santa Monica College	999	43.84	--	5636	51847	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Endowment per Student $999 14.7% Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
96	Bakersfield College	874	79.48	--	5892	29867	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA Endowment per Student $874 6.5% Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,867
97	Modesto Junior College	723	16.54	--	13093	59213	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Based in Modesto, Modesto Junior College accepts 17% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending Modesto Junior College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $723 0.1% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
98	Rio Hondo College	372	80.92	--	13920	54803	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA Endowment per Student $372 7.2% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,803
99	Providence Christian College	177	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California 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
100	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	167	64.21	--	23282	30871	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA Endowment per Student $167 14.4% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
101	Feather River Community College District	132	41.5	--	10949	33495	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA Endowment per Student $132 325.8% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,495
102	John Paul the Great Catholic University	119	79.29	1,050 – 1,150	31811	34360	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student 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 Endowment per Student $119 0.8% 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
103	University of the People	32	0	--	1639	63721	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student in California University of the People Pasadena, CA Endowment per Student $32 28.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721