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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	ATI College-Whittier	100	0	--	20467	36256	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) ATI College-Whittier Whitter, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,256
2	Biola University	100	74.35	1,170 – 1,370	34082	45752	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
3	Pacific Union College	100	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 47% 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
4	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	100	40.68	--	22276	30871	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA Based in El Dorado Hills, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 41% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 27% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate 40.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
5	The Chicago School at Los Angeles	100	46.34	--	0	51817	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % 23.6% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,817
6	Thomas Aquinas College	98.0392	83.09	1,250 – 1,420	24820	59550	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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%. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 98 % Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,550
7	Loma Linda University	97.0326	0	--	0	88185	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 97 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
8	Reed College	95.3488	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	30953	38607	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 95 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
9	University of California-Merced	93.0818	90.53	980 – 1,160	13690	48475	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 84% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 93 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
10	Harvey Mudd College	92.7419	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	43966	115107	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 93 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $43,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
11	CBD College	91.8919	0	--	23033	59213	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) CBD College Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 92 % 14.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
12	Stanford University	90.7323	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	25078	102887	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 91 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
13	Los Angeles Film School	90.625	95.1	--	30501	24375	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA Located in Hollywood, Los Angeles Film School accepts 95% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 28% of students attending Los Angeles Film School currently receive grant aid from the school. At Los Angeles Film School, there is a 51% first year retention rate and around 43% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 91 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,375
14	Claremont McKenna College	90.2326	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	33895	87603	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 90 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
15	Minerva University	90	3.04	--	13324	63721	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 44% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Mathematics and Computer Science. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 90 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 3.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
16	University of California-Santa Barbara	89.533	32.97	1,260 – 1,480	17658	56852	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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%. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 90 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $17,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
17	University of California-Riverside	89.1794	76.39	1,090 – 1,310	14562	48593	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 76% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 89 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
18	California Institute of Technology	87.8378	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	14513	132140	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 88 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
19	University of California-Davis	87.4189	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17270	58461	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
20	Whitman College	87.3913	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	45594	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
21	California Career College	86.6667	0	--	0	47215	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Career College Canoga Park, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
22	University of California-San Diego	85.5449	26.71	1,290 – 1,490	14047	65669	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 86 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 26.7% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $14,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
23	Pomona College	83.9286	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	19938	60850	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 84 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
24	University of California-Santa Cruz	83.1182	65.79	1,180 – 1,390	18059	49716	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 49% 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 65.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $18,059 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
25	University of California-Irvine	82.3867	28.57	1,240 – 1,440	15889	56210	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
26	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	81.4815	82.52	960 – 1,180	13898	62979	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA The University of Washington, Tacoma campus sits in the historic Union Station District, with views of Mount Rainier and the Port of Tacoma. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and follows a quarter academic schedule....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 81 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
27	Washington State University	81.4446	86.64	1,030 – 1,220	18171	53510	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $90 for graduate applications. About 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and 41% of students will......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 81 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
28	Pitzer College	80.1527	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34979	51784	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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, 36% enrolled. 78% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 85% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 80 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
29	California State University Maritime Academy	78.9474	95.01	1,010 – 1,210	19040	84676	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 79 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
30	Laurus College	78.3784	0	--	22326	33247	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 11.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,247
31	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	77.6991	39.15	1,230 – 1,460	11784	62979	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
32	Scripps College	76.8116	38.29	1,430 – 1,530	44396	68027	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
33	Oregon State University	76.6012	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	22467	50843	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
34	Soka University of America	75.5814	43.38	1,340 – 1,510	15691	51242	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 76 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
35	University of California-Los Angeles	74.802	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
36	Occidental College	74.5387	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	48400	52209	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
37	Whittier College	74.3802	80.79	1,160 – 1,360	28101	46025	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 81% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
38	University of Hawaii at Hilo	74.2857	60.63	880 – 1,130	12673	37204	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Based in Hilo, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s acceptance rate is 61%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 73% and 26% of students......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,204
39	University of Hawaii at Manoa	74.2216	86.6	970 – 1,240	17202	45701	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
40	University of Oregon	74.2177	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	24605	46084	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
41	University of Puget Sound	74.1525	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	43188	46802	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 98% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
42	Santa Clara University	71.6175	48	1,370 – 1,490	53883	91198	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 72 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
43	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	70.8333	54.91	910 – 1,230	43746	23988	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
44	Western Washington University	70.5579	93.25	1,160 – 1,400	24338	45272	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
45	Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas	69.2308	0	--	23750	58951	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 69 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
46	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	69.0161	31.32	1,230 – 1,420	17453	72358	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 69 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 31.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
47	Willamette University	67.9842	77.09	1,270 – 1,450	29421	38932	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 76% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 34 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 68 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
48	Seattle University	67.0469	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	64656	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 67 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
49	Pacific Lutheran University	65.894	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 66 % 9.3% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
50	The Evergreen State College	65.4088	96.37	1,080 – 1,290	18350	34774	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA Based in Olympia, The Evergreen State College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 31% of students will......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 65 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,774
51	Central Washington University	65.2824	90.62	930 – 1,160	19898	49398	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 65 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
52	Pacific University	64.7815	89.56	940 – 1,290	35235	46936	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 65 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
53	La Sierra University	64.2857	91.5	890 – 1,160	23848	42617	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 77% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 64 % 40.6% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
54	Westmont College	63.8554	77.05	1,240 – 1,450	32172	53737	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 64 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $32,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
55	Western Oregon University	63.6364	98.1	930 – 1,150	14006	42537	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Located in Monmouth, Western Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 90% of students at Western Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,925 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 64 % 10.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,537
56	World Mission University	63.6364	80	--	15785	63721	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) World Mission University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, World Mission University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students at World Mission University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At World......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 64 % Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
57	Linfield University	63.0769	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	70643	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 7.5% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
58	University of California-Berkeley	63.0067	10.98	1,330 – 1,540	16538	74919	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 Atlantic Coast Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 97% first year retention rate, 82% go on to graduate within four years, 94% within six. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
59	Northeastern University Oakland	62.5954	16.65	1,430 – 1,510	27473	78413	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 39.3% Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
60	Southern California Institute of Architecture	62.5	76.6	1,020 – 1,230	28985	53274	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,274
61	Eastern Washington University	62.4194	90.75	890 – 1,100	14767	46469	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
62	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	62.3457	90.6	1,230 – 1,480	10777	62979	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA Located in Bothell, the University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 33% of students attending the University of Washington-Bothell Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students continued studying......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $10,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
63	Lewis & Clark College	60	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	37999	43608	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 30.8% Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
64	Saint Mary's College of California	59.7015	86.53	1,080 – 1,270	35332	60388	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 87% 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 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
65	University of Southern California	58.8584	9.81	1,450 – 1,550	43412	74461	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 59 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 9.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
66	Walla Walla University	58.5185	50.77	980 – 1,250	25505	52840	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 36% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 59 % 18.7% Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
67	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	57.8947	58.21	--	15330	53468	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary accepts 58% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 89% of students attending Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 35.7% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,330 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
68	Gonzaga University	57.7411	81.69	1,260 – 1,400	40117	66525	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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%. 88% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
69	University of Alaska Fairbanks	57.1936	64.69	1,010 – 1,320	11278	40746	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 76% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,369 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
70	Oregon Health & Science University	57.0715	0	--	0	99818	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,818
71	University of Portland	56.9476	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	30985	67913	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. 79% of undergraduates graduate within six years. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
72	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	56.7442	46.96	1,040 – 1,210	12410	39316	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Located in Laie, Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $35 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 47.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
73	Reach University	56.25	100	--	21014	63721	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Reach University Oakland, CA Based in Oakland, Reach University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Reach University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 56 % 82.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
74	Carrington College-Sacramento	55.7522	88.7	--	40803	37870	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 56 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,870
75	California State University-Chico	55.6604	92.72	970 – 1,180	14630	50493	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 93% 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 $5,880 on average. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 56 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 92.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
76	Loyola Marymount University	55.4996	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	59926	62763	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
77	Whitworth University	55.4007	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Biological and Physical Sciences. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 76% will graduate within 6 years. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
78	California State University-Fresno	54.8409	95.26	890 – 1,100	7834	44012	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% 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 21% four year graduation rate....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
79	Eastern Oregon University	54.6341	98.31	930 – 1,150	18125	43034	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR Based in La Grande, Eastern Oregon University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 81% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Eastern Oregon University,......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,034
80	Southern Oregon University	54.5455	88.62	980 – 1,230	17959	39326	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Located in Ashland, Southern Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Southern Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,326
81	University of the Pacific	54.382	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	31670	62672	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 54 % 9.9% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
82	California State University-Stanislaus	54.1126	98.14	840 – 1,060	7433	47793	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 63% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
83	California State University-Channel Islands	53.8835	94.81	870 – 1,080	10632	46785	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA Based in Camarillo, California State University-Channel Islands accepts 95% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 61% of students attending California State University-Channel Islands currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,785
84	Hawaii Pacific University	53.7815	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	30950	48773	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 38% of undergraduates will earn their degree......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
85	Seattle Pacific University	53.7037	83.4	1,050 – 1,320	25232	51496	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 81 programs....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
86	University of Hawaii-West Oahu	53.3742	95.34	860 – 1,090	10942	44352	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Located in Kapolei, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 860 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $10,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,352
87	Providence Christian College	53.3333	100	1,010 – 1,210	27422	52373	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Providence Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Providence Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Providence Christian College, there is a 79% first year retention rate and......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 14.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
88	San Francisco State University	53.1646	96.44	930 – 1,140	13168	52650	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
89	University of San Diego	52.7163	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
90	California State University-Bakersfield	52.0124	93.85	810 – 1,040	6489	44282	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 94% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $6,489 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
91	Portland State University	51.8405	90.87	970 – 1,220	10195	46937	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Portland State University Portland, OR Located in Portland, Portland State University accepts 91% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 60% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
92	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	51.7647	98.2	970 – 1,200	14090	37382	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 98% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 47% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
93	California State University-Monterey Bay	51.3953	97.4	960 – 1,160	14493	48648	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 8.9% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,493 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
94	American College of Healthcare Sciences	51.2195	53.49	--	23980	26458	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American College of Healthcare Sciences Portland, OR Located in Portland, American College of Healthcare Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students at American College of Healthcare Sciences currently receive grant aid from the school. At American College of Healthcare Sciences, there is a 100% first......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 12.2% Acceptance Rate 53.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,980 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,458
95	Saint Martin's University	51.0526	89.8	1,000 – 1,190	29116	57998	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
96	Sonoma State University	50.8889	93.43	950 – 1,150	14614	52179	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
97	University of Alaska Southeast	50.5882	63.29	900 – 1,140	13827	38811	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK The smallest in the trio of University of Alaska schools, Southeast is located in the state capital and is further divided into three campuses: Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Its mascot is Spike the Humpback Whale. UAS offers up to Post-master's certificate, but most are currently undergraduates. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,811
98	University of Nevada-Reno	50.469	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	17226	49182	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 41% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 12.6% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
99	California State University-Fullerton	50.3704	90.52	1,000 – 1,180	7064	48558	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
100	Bakersfield College	50.1348	0	--	16637	29867	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,867
101	Chapman University	49.9576	65.43	1,280 – 1,430	47902	58080	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 92% first year retention rate. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
102	University of Alaska Anchorage	49.4761	66.52	890 – 1,090	16039	42313	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
103	California State University-Sacramento	48.9983	93.99	930 – 1,140	10110	51074	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Based in Sacramento, California State University-Sacramento accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $10,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
104	Oregon Institute of Technology	48.9726	95.02	990 – 1,280	16831	68301	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Based in Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute of Technology accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 91% of students at Oregon Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,301
105	DigiPen Institute of Technology	48.9051	64.42	1,180 – 1,390	41779	58771	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 9.0% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $41,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
106	California State University-San Bernardino	48.8522	93.74	900 – 1,080	5231	43149	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 65% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $5,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
107	Modesto Junior College	48.8372	0	--	5605	34568	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,568
108	San Diego State University	48.8254	36.19	1,100 – 1,320	14704	52620	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 36.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
109	Grays Harbor College	48.3871	0	--	9640	33119	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
110	Bellingham Technical College	48.3221	0	--	8294	43235	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 16.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
111	California State University-East Bay	48.0742	97.39	830 – 1,050	9850	55546	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 76% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $9,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
112	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	47.9339	75.17	1,010 – 1,260	11940	54466	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 46% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
113	Clover Park Technical College	47.6	0	--	10915	36840	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 12.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
114	California Baptist University	47.141	84.88	970 – 1,170	27862	52336	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
115	California State University-Dominguez Hills	46.7849	93.3	780 – 960	9175	46827	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 74% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 780 – 960 Avg. Net Price $9,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
116	California State University-San Marcos	46.3124	95.1	950 – 1,130	10241	48673	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 46% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,241 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
117	Northwest Indian College	46.1538	0	--	4048	29768	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 45.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,768
118	Alliant International University-San Diego	45.5526	0	--	0	47218	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 24.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,218
119	Angeles College	45.4545	0	--	27081	26732	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Angeles College Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 25.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,732
120	California State University-Long Beach	45.2381	46.27	1,030 – 1,240	10607	50062	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 46% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
121	Samuel Merritt University	45.0928	55.83	1,020 – 1,200	0	143353	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $143,353
122	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	45.0682	96.17	980 – 1,220	11553	42865	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
123	Lane Community College	44.8837	0	--	10989	33726	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lane Community College Eugene, OR % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,726
124	Skyline College	44.4795	0	--	6639	41261	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skyline College San Bruno, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,261
125	Pepperdine University	44.186	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	66585	64934	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 90% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $23,920 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
126	Unitek College	44.0678	0	--	25458	62043	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Unitek College Fremont, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 12.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,043
127	Taft College	43.9252	0	--	5025	33687	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Taft College Taft, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,687
128	California Institute of the Arts	43.75	32.34	--	56239	28018	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 32% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 32.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $56,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
129	San Jose State University	43.6898	84.61	1,010 – 1,240	13892	62448	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 37% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
130	Roseman University of Health Sciences	43.6441	0	--	0	96993	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 12.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,993
131	Integrity College of Health	43.4783	0	--	13880	53294	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Integrity College of Health Pasadena, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,294
132	California State University-Northridge	43.2498	93.45	900 – 1,110	7536	44372	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 93% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $7,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
133	Spokane Falls Community College	43.0034	0	--	9133	34393	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
134	Corban University	42.268	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 27% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, Education, and General among the most popular. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
135	Fresno City College	42.0261	0	--	9618	30049	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fresno City College Fresno, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,049
136	Chaminade University of Honolulu	42.0168	91.43	970 – 1,250	28261	48660	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular program at the Chaminade University of Honolulu, which offers up to Doctor's degrees. This Roman Catholic school was founded by the Society of Mary in 1955. 201 athletes, known as Silverswords, compete in the Pacific West Conference. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 8.4% Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,660
137	Alaska Pacific University	41.9355	96.45	870 – 1,160	21960	47803	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 96%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Alaska Pacific University will receive grant aid from the school. At Alaska Pacific University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 12.2% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,803
138	University of Hawaii Maui College	41.8919	0	--	8089	28263	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,263
139	California Lutheran University	41.791	75.67	1,160 – 1,350	32774	54981	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
140	University of Redlands	41.7293	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28482	61686	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 66% go on to graduate within six years. There are 65 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
141	California State University-Los Angeles	41.5627	91.25	870 – 1,060	4460	45702	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, California State University-Los Angeles’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending California State University-Los Angeles currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State University-Los......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
142	Las Vegas College	41.5094	72.4	--	29029	31830	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Las Vegas College Las Vegas, NV % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 8.4% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,830
143	Solano Community College	40.5325	0	--	7102	35071	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Solano Community College Fairfield, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 41 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,071
144	Heritage University	40.411	0	--	15563	47001	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Heritage University Toppenish, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 39.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
145	University of San Francisco	40.1286	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	45443	69951	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 79 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 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
146	Shasta College	40.0612	0	--	7289	59213	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Shasta College Redding, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
147	Mt Hood Community College	40	0	--	8900	36246	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,246
148	Chemeketa Community College	39.6355	0	--	8163	35771	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,771
149	Bates Technical College	39.4366	0	--	7963	45569	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 30.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,963 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,569
150	Columbia Basin College	39.3316	0	--	10656	38255	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
151	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	38.8489	0	--	27525	36007	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,007
152	New York Film Academy	38.5965	52.4	--	51622	25150	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) New York Film Academy Burbank, CA New York Film Academy is a private-for-profit school offering Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Arts (MA) programs. The school's philosophy is "learning by doing." Famous alumni include Bill Hader, Mohamad Diab, and James Friend, among others. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 43.8% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
153	Ilisagvik College	37.931	80.14	--	9373	58542	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK Found in Barrow, Ilisagvik College accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at Ilisagvik College currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 13.8% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
154	Cornish College of the Arts	37.8788	62.21	--	41758	27580	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Located in Seattle, Cornish College of the Arts accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Cornish College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 14.4% Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
155	West Coast University-Los Angeles	37.8723	92.31	--	51736	96114	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA Located in North Hollywood, West Coast University-Los Angeles accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 40% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students decide to stay at West Coast......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
156	San Diego Mesa College	37.6623	0	--	10316	35773	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,773
157	Walla Walla Community College	37.0968	0	--	10612	37119	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 37 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
158	Feather River Community College District	36.8421	0	--	13941	33495	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 37 % 17.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,495
159	Tacoma Community College	36.8421	0	--	9803	38790	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 37 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
160	Yakima Valley College	36.4865	0	--	12862	35969	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
161	Platt College-Ontario	36.3636	99.3	--	20463	38619	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 7.2% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
162	Spokane Community College	36.1062	0	--	6132	37814	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Community College Spokane, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,814
163	Great Basin College	36.0577	0	--	8193	35615	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Great Basin College Elko, NV % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,193 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,615
164	Whatcom Community College	35.3846	0	--	13116	38429	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 35 % 6.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
165	Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas	35.3659	100	--	30706	32840	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require $49 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 35 % 8.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,706 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
166	American University of Health Sciences	35.2941	50	--	26480	111064	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA Based in Signal Hill, American University of Health Sciences accepts 50% of applicants and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 35 % 19.5% Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $111,064
167	Wenatchee Valley College	34.9398	0	--	11103	37011	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 35 % 20.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
168	Olympic College	34.2569	0	--	8157	34510	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Olympic College Bremerton, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 12.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
169	Foothill College	33.7232	0	--	10805	48920	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,920
170	Simpson University	33.6134	86.03	990 – 1,220	28653	51256	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 5.6% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $28,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
171	Lincoln University	33.3333	69.49	--	0	44602	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lincoln University Oakland, CA Found in Oakland, Lincoln University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 89% and......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
172	Cypress College	33.2853	0	--	7253	35285	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cypress College Cypress, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 7.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,285
173	Azusa Pacific University	33.0097	88.43	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
174	College of Southern Nevada	32.7149	0	--	7205	31822	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,822
175	Shoreline Community College	32.6975	0	--	10535	43123	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 27.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,123
176	Green River College	32.6353	0	--	14405	43127	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Green River College Auburn, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 23.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
177	Southern California Institute of Technology	32.6087	74.19	--	31486	60630	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA Found in Anaheim, Southern California Institute of Technology accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 16% of students at Southern California Institute of Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,630
178	Cascadia College	32.5203	0	--	13782	44620	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cascadia College Bothell, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 29.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
179	Renton Technical College	32.3276	0	--	9656	45679	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Renton Technical College Renton, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 10.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
180	Crafton Hills College	32.3077	0	--	15013	35077	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 23.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,077
181	South Puget Sound Community College	32.0635	0	--	12399	37270	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 10.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,399 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,270
182	George Fox University	32.0273	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	32171	53568	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
183	Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts	31.7647	0	--	30975	64364	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 11.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,364
184	Moorpark College	31.746	0	--	2727	37374	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Moorpark College Moorpark, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,374
185	Point Loma Nazarene University	31.6981	83.68	1,190 – 1,400	39696	54811	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
186	Los Angeles Valley College	31.4476	0	--	13550	33987	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,987
187	Everett Community College	31.1688	0	--	13630	39316	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Everett Community College Everett, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
188	Stanbridge University	30.888	10	--	42130	53729	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Stanbridge University Irvine, CA A for-profit school, Stanbridge University only offers undergraduate majors in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Registered Nursing. It's extremely selective and out of those accepted, 94% enroll. The school boasts 0% four year graduation rate. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,729
189	Homestead Schools	30.7692	0	--	15962	43413	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Homestead Schools Torrance, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,413
190	Lower Columbia College	30.6122	0	--	9950	36296	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lower Columbia College Longview, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
191	Rio Hondo College	30.5603	0	--	16449	35115	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 16.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,115
192	Hope International University	30.5085	32.98	840 – 1,220	29896	36030	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 11.9% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
193	Faith International University	30.4348	100	--	25165	52989	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Faith International University Tacoma, WA Based in Tacoma, Faith International University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,325 on average. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 16.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,989
194	Charter College	30.1255	100	--	33641	35427	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charter College Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Charter College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 2% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $6,328 on average. 25% of students continued studying at Charter College after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,427
195	Dominican University of California	30.0292	83.5	1,210 – 1,300	37456	71477	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
196	Smith Chason College	29.7674	0	--	32817	48956	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Smith Chason College Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 21.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,956
197	West Los Angeles College	29.558	0	--	11164	32538	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,538
198	University of La Verne	29.5515	71.17	990 – 1,230	21530	53806	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 71%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% 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 64% first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
199	Mount Saint Mary's University	29.54	73.13	910 – 1,120	27368	61335	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $27,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,335
200	Musicians Institute	29.4964	77.95	980 – 1,300	49657	24962	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA Found in Hollywood, Musicians Institute’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 44% of students attending Musicians Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. 80% of students continued studying at Musicians Institute after completing their......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $49,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
201	EDvance College	29.4118	100	--	0	0	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) EDvance College San Francisco, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0
202	Peninsula College	29.2079	0	--	10742	34154	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 18.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,154
203	Santa Monica College	28.9735	0	--	5685	31977	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,977
204	Platt College-Riverside	28.7879	0	--	21532	38619	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
205	Big Bend Community College	28.0899	0	--	14474	35267	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,267
206	Centralia College	28.0702	0	--	14216	35989	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Centralia College Centralia, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 11.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
207	Bellevue College	27.7027	0	--	13932	47460	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellevue College Bellevue, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
208	Platt College-Los Angeles	27.6316	92.86	--	27195	38619	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 18.6% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
209	Nevada State University	27.4793	86.82	830 – 1,070	15699	47092	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Nevada State University Henderson, NV A vast majority of the student body at Nevada State University are women. Opening as Nevada State College in 2002, it was the first state school. NSU became a university recently, in 2023. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 12.2% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,699 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,092
210	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	27.3585	0	--	8801	44895	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895
211	Casa Loma College-Los Angeles	27.2727	42.55	--	28167	50197	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 55.7% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,167 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,197
212	Los Angeles Mission College	27.1505	0	--	15357	34437	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,437
213	Sumner College	27.1429	88.89	--	27232	63316	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sumner College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Sumner College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 20.9% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,316
214	Highline College	27.0909	0	--	11783	42323	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Highline College Des Moines, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 17.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
215	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	27.0833	38.74	820 – 970	35558	60939	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science accepts 39% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 23.2% Acceptance Rate 38.7% SAT Score 820 – 970 Avg. Net Price $35,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,939
216	Clark College	26.9891	0	--	13528	37411	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clark College Vancouver, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
217	Pierce College District	26.9307	0	--	11340	39406	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pierce College District Lakewood, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
218	William Jessup University	26.4706	93.33	1,050 – 1,230	29679	43163	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
219	West Coast University-Ontario	26.1411	88.1	--	47368	96114	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA Located in Ontario, West Coast University-Ontario accepts 88% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Ontario will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 89% and 57% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 13.4% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
220	Vanguard University of Southern California	25.7951	62.44	990 – 1,210	23286	43464	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 $29,847. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 40.6% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
221	California Aeronautical University	25.641	55.89	--	34836	37182	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Aeronautical University Bakersfield, CA Located in Bakersfield, California Aeronautical University’s acceptance rate is 56% and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 25% of students at California Aeronautical University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,182
222	Santa Ana College	25.0467	0	--	5894	36845	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 7.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,845
223	John Paul the Great Catholic University	25	79.63	1,020 – 1,290	35175	34360	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 80% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
224	PCI College	25	75.34	--	27439	29823	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) PCI College Cerritos, CA Found in Cerritos, PCI College’s acceptance rate is 75% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students continued studying at PCI College after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,823
225	Platt College-Anaheim	25	0	--	20948	38619	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Anaheim Anaheim, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 22.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
226	The Master's University and Seminary	24.2857	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
227	Menlo College	24.2718	68.47	940 – 1,150	32563	60608	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Menlo College Atherton, CA Based in Atherton, Menlo College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Menlo College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $32,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
228	Antelope Valley Community College District	24.2079	0	--	6110	28110	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 3.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,110
229	Seattle Central College	24.1758	0	--	11187	39072	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Central College Seattle, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
230	Northwest University	23.9362	83.2	1,040 – 1,350	24251	50495	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 84% first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 22.5% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
231	Bushnell University	23.3645	67.28	970 – 1,040	22907	43484	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,820 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 21.8% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
232	South Seattle College	23.127	0	--	8012	43070	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) South Seattle College Seattle, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
233	InterCoast Colleges-West Covina	23.0769	0	--	27081	39249	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) InterCoast Colleges-West Covina West Covina, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,249
234	Truckee Meadows Community College	22.9868	0	--	9745	38186	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,186
235	MiraCosta College	22.5503	0	--	9044	37965	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,965
236	Life Pacific University	22.5352	95.8	930 – 1,110	21602	35814	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 20.5% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
237	California College of the Arts	22.4242	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	38308	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 96% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 22 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $46,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
238	Concordia University-Irvine	21.9316	65.99	1,050 – 1,300	29845	53777	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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, Educational Leadership and Administration, and General....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 22 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
239	Western Nevada College	21.9231	0	--	14929	36917	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Nevada College Carson City, NV % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 22 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,917
240	West Coast University-Orange County	21.6846	95.35	--	28081	96114	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA Located in Anaheim, West Coast University-Orange County’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Orange County currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 22 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
241	Skagit Valley College	21.4592	0	--	8264	36892	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 21 % 13.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
242	Southern California University of Health Sciences	21.4286	0	--	51174	33761	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 21 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,761
243	North Seattle College	20.6651	0	--	12462	46383	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North Seattle College Seattle, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 21 % 7.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
244	North-West College-San Diego	19.2308	0	--	45851	38921	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North-West College-San Diego San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 19 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,921
245	Art Center College of Design	19.0789	74.54	--	53271	53562	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 75% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 60% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 19 % 20.1% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
246	Pacific Northwest College of Art	19.0476	74.85	--	39710	24101	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 19 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
247	Edmonds College	17.8019	0	--	13804	41063	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 18 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,063
248	Career Networks Institute	17.4825	0	--	44485	52232	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 17 % 30.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,232
249	Otis College of Art and Design	16.7183	81.76	1,270 – 1,400	54295	43654	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 17 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
250	Golden Gate University	16.2011	87.5	--	0	81704	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 16 % 17.6% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
251	Academy of Art University	15.6146	0	--	36761	30452	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 16 % 21.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
252	Warner Pacific University	15.2174	71.14	890 – 1,150	26187	45660	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Based in Portland, Warner Pacific University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Warner Pacific University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Warner Pacific University, there is a 92% first......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 15 % 21.7% Acceptance Rate 71.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
253	Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario	14.2857	100	--	44477	32840	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario Ontario, CA Based in Ontario, Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario accepts 100% of applicants and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 100% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 14 % 27.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
254	Pacific Oaks College	13.245	34.38	--	0	47962	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 34.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
255	American Jewish University	13.1579	96	980 – 1,100	0	63721	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 1.3% 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
256	San Francisco Bay University	13.1579	95.78	--	10294	63721	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco Bay University Fremont, CA Found in Fremont, San Francisco Bay University accepts 96% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending San Francisco Bay University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
257	DeVry University-California	12.987	98.5	--	34461	42178	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DeVry University-California Ontario, CA Based in Ontario, DeVry University-California’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at DeVry University-California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 52% of students continued studying at DeVry University-California......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 31.7% Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
258	Newschool of Architecture and Design	12.8	100	--	55265	57073	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, Newschool of Architecture and Design’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of students attending Newschool of Architecture and Design will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 63% and 42% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $55,265 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,073
259	Glendale Career College	11.8812	100	--	48880	38921	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Glendale Career College Glendale, CA Based in Glendale, Glendale Career College accepts 100% of applicants. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Glendale Career College, there is a 90% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in four years....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 12 % 14.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,921
260	Fresno Pacific University	11.5691	64.07	970 – 1,230	15261	51422	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 12 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
261	University of Silicon Valley	11.4754	51.18	980 – 1,210	31594	39802	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, the University of Silicon Valley accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending the University of Silicon Valley will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % 17.1% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $31,594 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
262	National University	11.421	54.55	750 – 1,170	25043	64331	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) National University San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, National University’s acceptance rate is 55% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 63% of students attending National University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 750 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $25,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,331
263	California Institute of Arts & Technology	11.3043	0	--	32034	63721	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Arts & Technology National City, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,034 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
264	Pacific College of Health and Science	10.2941	100	--	51918	25108	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 63.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,108
265	Bethesda University	10.2564	83.21	--	20099	37397	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 83% of applicants and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 25% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 45% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 23.1% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
266	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	10	0	--	5524	40569	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 18.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
267	Touro University Worldwide	9.6045	88.14	--	19522	48057	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA Based in Los Alamitos, Touro University Worldwide accepts 88% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students attending Touro University Worldwide currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 49.3% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,057
268	University of Massachusetts Global	9.5771	92.86	--	30523	55438	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo, CA Located in Aliso Viejo, the University of Massachusetts Global accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 31% of students at the University of Massachusetts Global will receive......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 10.3% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,438
269	Laguna College of Art and Design	9.3458	94.32	--	47702	31987	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 94% 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 9 % 18.6% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
270	Los Angeles Pacific University	8.9431	0	--	22498	63721	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 9 % 14.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
271	Westcliff University	8.4071	73.15	--	35553	63721	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 22% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 8 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
272	Lionel University	8	0	--	28176	63721	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lionel University Carpinteria, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 8 % 92.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
273	Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs	7.6923	28.57	--	0	49510	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 8 % 23.1% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
274	Gnomon	7.1429	41.82	--	49644	90652	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gnomon North Hollywood, CA Located in North Hollywood, Gnomon accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 15% of students at Gnomon currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 90%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 7 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,652
275	Teachers College of San Joaquin	6.9652	0	--	0	63721	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Teachers College of San Joaquin Stockton, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 7 % 23.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
276	Pacific College	5.9701	56	--	26511	62792	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 6 % 45.2% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,792
277	American Medical Sciences Center	5.8824	0	--	20839	36193	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American Medical Sciences Center Glendale, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 6 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,193
278	City University of Seattle	5.0109	0	--	0	56195	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) City University of Seattle Seattle, WA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 5 % 28.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
279	FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising	3.5714	41.5	--	39494	40974	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 4 % 17.5% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,494 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,974
280	United States University	3.2	0	--	0	34909	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) United States University San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 3 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,909
281	Los Angeles College of Music	1.6	87.71	--	44586	20538	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Los Angeles College of Music accepts 88% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Los Angeles College of Music will receive institutional grant aid. 61% of students continued their studies at Los Angeles College of Music after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 2 % 103.2% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,538