The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.
| Rank | Institution | % of Instructors Who Are Full Time | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | California State University-Chico | 57.3256 | 91.58 | 960 – 1,290 | 15187 | 50493 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-Chico
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| 2 | California State University-Stanislaus | 52.8653 | 98.14 | 840 – 1,060 | 7316 | 47793 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-Stanislaus
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| 3 | San Francisco State University | 49.6573 | 96.15 | 930 – 1,140 | 13353 | 52650 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationSan Francisco State University
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| 4 | Sonoma State University | 49.5633 | 94.73 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 15113 | 52179 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationSonoma State University
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| 5 | California State University-San Marcos | 47.9263 | 95.1 | 860 – 1,080 | 10500 | 48673 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-San Marcos
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| 6 | California State University-Monterey Bay | 47.205 | 97.34 | 900 – 1,210 | 15222 | 48648 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-Monterey Bay
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| 7 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 46.6945 | 73.7 | 1,010 – 1,260 | 11898 | 54466 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State Polytechnic University-Pomona
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| 8 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | 46.3468 | 59.11 | 760 – 950 | 4438 | 46827 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-Dominguez Hills
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| 9 | California State University-San Bernardino | 45.7344 | 93.18 | 820 – 1,020 | 6645 | 43149 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-San Bernardino
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| 10 | California State University-East Bay | 44.8702 | 96.81 | 830 – 1,050 | 10874 | 55546 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-East Bay
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| 11 | California State University-Los Angeles | 41.6157 | 91.25 | 870 – 1,060 | 4551 | 45702 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – California Collegiate Athletic AssociationCalifornia State University-Los Angeles
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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