2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

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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.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Santa Clara University	71.2788	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 8.9% 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
2	Saint Mary's College of California	60.119	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	31615	60388	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 6.7% 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
3	Gonzaga University	54.5894	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 93%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $40,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
4	University of Portland	54.5635	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	34951	67913	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,400 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 81% of undergraduates graduate within six years. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $34,951 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
5	Loyola Marymount University	54.0722	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 1.8% 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
6	University of the Pacific	49.4834	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 4.6% 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
7	Pepperdine University	43.4125	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 1.3% 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	University of San Francisco	39.7527	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 1.1% 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

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

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

71 % 8.9%

48.0%

1,370 – 1,490

$49,651

$91,198

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

60 % 6.7%

88.6%

1,080 – 1,270

$31,615

$60,388

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

55 % 1.2%

81.7%

1,220 – 1,390

$40,295

$66,525

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

55 % 6.4%

89.2%

1,180 – 1,380

$34,951

$67,913

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

54 % 1.8%

45.1%

1,280 – 1,430

$54,471

$62,763

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

49 % 4.6%

71.3%

1,180 – 1,470

$30,975

$62,672

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

43 % 1.3%

62.9%

1,310 – 1,450

$52,216

$64,934

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – West Coast Conference

40 % 1.1%

61.7%

1,200 – 1,390

$44,104

$69,951

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