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Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California

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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	--	25796	59213	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California ATI College-Whittier Whitter, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
2	Biola University	100	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
3	Lionel University	100	0	--	28512	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Lionel University Carpinteria, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	100	64.21	--	23282	30871	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % 1,100.0% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
5	Thomas Aquinas College	98.0392	79.76	1,240 – 1,460	23039	59550	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 92%. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 98 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,550
6	Loma Linda University	97.0588	93.3	--	0	88185	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 97 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
7	Pacific Union College	95	42.48	970 – 1,210	22799	52713	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 95 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
8	University of California-Merced	93.4498	91.52	980 – 1,160	13232	48475	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 93 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
9	Harvey Mudd College	93.1624	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 93 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $42,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
10	Claremont McKenna College	91.1765	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 91 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
11	Stanford University	90.5594	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 91 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
12	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	90	61.68	--	13122	53468	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 90 % 10.0% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
13	California Institute of Technology	89.863	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 90 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
14	University of California-Santa Barbara	89.3634	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 89 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $15,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
15	Minerva University	89.0909	3.56	--	16556	63721	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California 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 57% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 89 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
16	University of California-Riverside	88.3937	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 88 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
17	Los Angeles Film School	88.3495	95.1	--	32944	24375	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 88 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,375
18	California Career College	86.6667	0	--	0	47215	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Career College Canoga Park, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 420.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
19	University of California-Davis	86.5123	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
20	University of California-San Diego	85.6476	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 86 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
21	University of California-Irvine	83.2952	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
22	University of California-Santa Cruz	81.5109	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
23	The Chicago School at Los Angeles	80.9091	40.17	--	0	51817	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 81 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 40.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,817
24	Pomona College	80.7692	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 81 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
25	CBD College	80	95.45	--	19098	59213	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California CBD College Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 80 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
26	Pitzer College	76.8116	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 11.6% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
27	California State University Maritime Academy	76.25	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 76 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
28	Whittier College	76.1905	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 76 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
29	University of California-Los Angeles	73.8378	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
30	Scripps College	72.4638	38.29	1,430 – 1,520	45505	68027	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 94% first year retention rate. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 72 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $45,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
31	Occidental College	71.7391	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 72 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
32	Soka University of America	71.4286	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	42696	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $18,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,696
33	Santa Clara University	71.2788	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 8.9% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $49,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
34	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	71.1111	51.94	910 – 1,230	44360	23988	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 52% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $110 for undergraduate applications and $110 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $44,360 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
35	Laurus College	70.2703	0	--	15725	33247	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 70 % 16.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,725 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,247
36	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	69.0653	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 69 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $16,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
37	University of California-Berkeley	66.7909	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 67 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
38	World Mission University	63.6364	77.78	--	16598	63721	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California World Mission University Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 64 % 14.5% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,598 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
39	Southern California Institute of Architecture	63.2353	82.67	1,060 – 1,260	21514	55544	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 25% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,544
40	Westmont College	63.1902	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
41	Providence Christian College	62.5	92.52	1,010 – 1,210	25354	52373	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
42	Casa Loma College-Los Angeles	61.5385	100	--	26780	50197	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 56.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,197
43	Angeles College	61.2903	0	--	24659	59213	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Angeles College Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 61 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
44	Saint Mary's College of California	60.119	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	31615	60388	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
45	University of Southern California	58.9583	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 59 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
46	California State University-Chico	57.3256	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $15,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
47	California State University-Channel Islands	54.7677	93.06	870 – 1,080	10931	46785	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA Based in Camarillo, California State University-Channel Islands accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 63% of students attending California State University-Channel Islands currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,785
48	California State University-Fresno	54.1583	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
49	Loyola Marymount University	54.0722	45.08	1,320 – 1,450	54471	62763	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production are the three most popular areas of study....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
50	California State University-Bakersfield	53.8339	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
51	Bakersfield College	53.4556	79.48	--	5892	29867	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,867
52	California State University-Stanislaus	52.8653	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
53	Carrington College-Sacramento	52.8302	88.7	--	36520	37870	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 30.6% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,870
54	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	52.8265	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
55	University of San Diego	50.8147	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
56	Unitek College	50.4425	0	--	23984	59213	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Unitek College Fremont, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 13.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,984 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
57	San Francisco State University	49.6573	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
58	Sonoma State University	49.5633	94.73	1,010 – 1,180	15113	52179	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
59	California State University-Fullerton	49.5068	90.52	--	6283	48558	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
60	University of the Pacific	49.4834	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
61	California Baptist University	48.1193	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 17.9% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
62	California State University-San Marcos	47.9263	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
63	San Diego State University	47.8035	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
64	California State University-Monterey Bay	47.205	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
65	California State University-Sacramento	47.0522	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Based in Sacramento, California State University-Sacramento accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
66	Modesto Junior College	46.8691	16.54	--	13093	59213	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Based in Modesto, Modesto Junior College accepts 17% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending Modesto Junior College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
67	Chapman University	46.8425	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
68	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	46.6945	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
69	Samuel Merritt University	46.4387	80.92	1,020 – 1,200	0	56709	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 3.0% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,709
70	California State University-Dominguez Hills	46.3468	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
71	California Institute of the Arts	45.7413	25.95	--	57288	28018	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 26% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 85% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
72	California State University-San Bernardino	45.7344	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
73	La Sierra University	45.7286	93.3	890 – 1,140	28076	42617	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $28,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
74	California State University-Long Beach	45.6664	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
75	Integrity College of Health	45.4545	0	--	18132	59213	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Integrity College of Health Pasadena, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
76	Northeastern University Oakland	44.9275	16.54	1,390 – 1,520	0	78413	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
77	California State University-East Bay	44.8702	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
78	California State University-Northridge	44.5631	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
79	Skyline College	44.4099	99.03	--	4652	59213	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Skyline College San Bruno, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,652 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
80	American University of Health Sciences	43.8356	100	--	0	59213	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA Based in Signal Hill, American University of Health Sciences accepts 100% of applicants and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
81	California Lutheran University	43.6451	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
82	San Jose State University	43.5833	84.61	--	13833	62448	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
83	Vanguard University of Southern California	43.4343	64.79	940 – 1,200	20273	43464	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,955. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,273 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
84	Pepperdine University	43.4125	62.86	1,250 – 1,450	52216	64934	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 89% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $30,613 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Business Administration and Management, General. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
85	California State University-Los Angeles	41.6157	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
86	Shasta College	41.5385	100	--	7751	59213	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Shasta College Redding, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 10.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,751 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
87	San Diego Mesa College	40.1351	80.92	--	3175	35773	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 10.8% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,773
88	Solano Community College	40	88.49	--	6317	35071	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Solano Community College Fairfield, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,071
89	University of San Francisco	39.7527	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 77 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $44,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
90	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	38.4615	50.55	--	28857	36007	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 50.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,007
91	Smith Chason College	37.8698	68.44	--	33522	48956	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Smith Chason College Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,956
92	University of Redlands	37.5796	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
93	West Coast University-Los Angeles	37.2727	93.16	--	51992	59213	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 37 % 59.3% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
94	Rio Hondo College	36.4769	80.92	--	13920	54803	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,803
95	Azusa Pacific University	36.1233	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
96	Cypress College	35.9209	0	--	7730	35285	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Cypress College Cypress, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,285
97	Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts	35.8434	0	--	29367	64364	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 12.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,364
98	Platt College-Los Angeles	33.9623	92.86	--	29947	38619	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 45.6% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
99	Platt College-Ontario	33.9286	99.3	--	25958	38619	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 8.9% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
100	Foothill College	33.6694	100	--	9665	48920	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,920
101	Homestead Schools	33.3333	71.83	--	14190	43413	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Homestead Schools Torrance, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 33.3% Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,413
102	Lincoln University	33.3333	69.49	--	30324	44602	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Lincoln University Oakland, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
103	Stanbridge University	33.0144	11.37	--	23800	53729	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California 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, 96% enroll. The school boasts 96% four year graduation rate. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 16.5% Acceptance Rate 11.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,729
104	Woodbury University	32.9609	72.87	940 – 1,240	31257	47665	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Woodbury University Burbank, CA Found in Burbank, Woodbury University’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $85 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Woodbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Woodbury University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 32% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
105	Point Loma Nazarene University	32.6613	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
106	Dominican University of California	32.1534	83.92	1,170 – 1,280	51292	71477	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 8.4% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $51,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
107	Simpson University	31.8182	99.03	970 – 1,180	28453	51256	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $28,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
108	Southern California Institute of Technology	31.8182	87.5	--	27934	60630	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA Found in Anaheim, Southern California Institute of Technology accepts 88% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% 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 32 % 14.5% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,630
109	Feather River Community College District	31.25	41.5	--	10949	33495	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 9.4% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,949 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,495
110	Reach University	30.7692	99.15	--	14108	63721	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Reach University Oakland, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 69.2% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
111	Musicians Institute	29.078	71.29	980 – 1,300	39056	24962	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 17.5% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $39,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
112	Santa Monica College	29.0349	43.84	--	5636	51847	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
113	Life Pacific University	28.3333	93.95	930 – 1,180	23311	35814	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 94% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 13.3% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
114	Mount Saint Mary's University	28.1106	73.13	910 – 1,120	27434	61335	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, Mount Saint Mary's University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $27,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,335
115	West Los Angeles College	28.0749	0	--	9426	59213	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
116	University of La Verne	27.5956	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
117	Hope International University	27.2727	32.98	900 – 1,250	30514	36030	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 23.9% Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
118	Santa Ana College	27.0021	0	--	6914	59213	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
119	New York Film Academy	26.834	52.4	--	50504	25150	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California 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 27 % 34.0% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
120	Platt College-Riverside	26.6667	67.06	--	25471	38619	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 20.0% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
121	The Master's University and Seminary	26.5683	75.89	1,010 – 1,210	33463	41665	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 7.6% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $33,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
122	Antelope Valley Community College District	25.0326	0	--	8294	28110	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,110
123	California Aeronautical University	25	55.89	--	36328	37182	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California 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 33% of students at California Aeronautical University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 27.9% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,182
124	InterCoast Colleges-West Covina	25	0	--	23254	39249	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California InterCoast Colleges-West Covina West Covina, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 75.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,254 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,249
125	John Paul the Great Catholic University	25	79.29	1,050 – 1,150	31811	34360	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 79% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 18.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $31,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
126	PCI College	25	39.44	--	24249	59213	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California PCI College Cerritos, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 50.0% Acceptance Rate 39.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
127	William Jessup University	24.1026	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
128	Art Center College of Design	23.8901	76.18	--	53306	53562	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 76% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 15.0% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
129	Southern California University of Health Sciences	23.301	0	--	26443	59213	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 23.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
130	West Coast University-Ontario	23.0469	88.1	--	47027	96114	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 44.8% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
131	Menlo College	22.963	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Menlo College Atherton, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 13.4% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $28,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
132	Concordia University-Irvine	22.8261	59.86	1,050 – 1,300	29413	53777	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
133	California College of the Arts	22.7979	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 3.9% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $49,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
134	MiraCosta College	22.7794	0	--	7972	59423	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 13.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
135	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	21.978	90.45	820 – 970	27789	60939	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 22 % 62.8% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 820 – 970 Avg. Net Price $27,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,939
136	West Coast University-Orange County	21.0811	95.35	--	36263	96114	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 21 % 24.8% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
137	Platt College-Anaheim	20.3704	0	--	25733	38619	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Platt College-Anaheim Anaheim, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
138	Academy of Art University	19.967	100	--	36591	30452	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
139	Golden Gate University	19.6653	57.52	--	0	81704	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Golden Gate University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students at Golden Gate University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
140	Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario	19.5652	100	--	38102	32840	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario Ontario, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 26.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
141	North-West College-San Diego	18.5185	0	--	43330	38921	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California North-West College-San Diego San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 19 % 14.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $43,330 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,921
142	University of Saint Katherine	16.6667	46.25	980 – 1,140	32299	63721	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of Saint Katherine San Marcos, CA Found in San Marcos, the University of Saint Katherine accepts 46% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 17 % 23.3% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $32,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
143	Otis College of Art and Design	15.4519	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 15 % 18.1% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $49,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
144	University of Silicon Valley	13.8462	51.31	980 – 1,210	30602	39802	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California 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 64% 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 14 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
145	Glendale Career College	13.8298	57.52	--	41849	59213	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Glendale Career College Glendale, CA Based in Glendale, Glendale Career College accepts 58% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Glendale Career College, there is a 85% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in four years....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 14 % 25.0% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
146	Career Networks Institute	13.3758	0	--	26098	52232	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 23.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,232
147	American Jewish University	13.3333	96	980 – 1,100	0	63721	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 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
148	Bethesda University	13.3333	79.48	--	13965	37397	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 47% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
149	Pacific Oaks College	12.9032	10	--	0	47962	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
150	Newschool of Architecture and Design	12.605	100	--	50190	57073	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, Newschool of Architecture and Design’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students attending Newschool of Architecture and Design will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 62% and 26% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 13 % 40.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,073
151	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	12.3288	0	--	7108	40569	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 12 % 21.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,108 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
152	Fresno Pacific University	12.2472	57.52	970 – 1,180	15668	51422	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 12 % 10.1% Acceptance Rate 57.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
153	California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City	12.1622	0	--	18936	63721	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City National City, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 12 % 11.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
154	Laguna College of Art and Design	11.4833	95.71	--	44285	31987	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % 14.1% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,285 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
155	Pacific College	10.8911	50	--	21941	62792	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % 11.9% Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,792
156	National University	10.698	54.55	750 – 1,170	28115	64331	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California National University San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, National University’s acceptance rate is 55% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 46% of students attending National University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 750 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $28,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,331
157	University of Massachusetts Global	10.6771	92.86	--	31715	55438	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % 11.6% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,715 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,438
158	Los Angeles Pacific University	10.4	0	--	19075	63721	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 16.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,075 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
159	Teachers College of San Joaquin	9.1503	0	--	0	63721	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Teachers College of San Joaquin Stockton, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 9 % 20.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
160	Westcliff University	8.6854	45.09	--	26051	63721	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 9 % 33.6% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
161	Gnomon	6.8627	38.33	--	44606	90652	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Gnomon Hollywood, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 7 % 29.4% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,606 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,652
162	Touro University Worldwide	6.4327	33.85	--	18428	48057	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 6 % 19.1% Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,428 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,057
163	Pacific College of Health and Science	6.3158	100	--	37477	25108	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 6 % 63.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,108
164	California College of ASU	6.1728	51.31	--	35614	33350	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California College of ASU Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, California College of ASU accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 82% of students at California College of ASU currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 6 % 13.6% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,350
165	FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising	4.329	41.5	--	41128	40974	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising currently......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 4 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,974
166	United States University	3.183	81.78	--	20197	34909	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California United States University San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 3 % 20.3% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,197 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,909
167	Los Angeles College of Music	0.7874	81.37	--	43023	20538	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 1 % 90.1% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $43,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,538
168	American Medical Sciences Center	0	0	--	23118	59213	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California American Medical Sciences Center Glendale, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
169	California Miramar University	0	65.52	--	9298	58542	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California California Miramar University San Diego, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
170	Fremont University	0	100	--	32304	30681	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Fremont University Cerritos, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,681
171	Interior Designers Institute	0	98.83	--	0	51847	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in California Interior Designers Institute Newport Beach, CA % of Instructors Who Are Full Time -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847