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1	Minerva University	3.56	--	16556	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Minerva University San Francisco, CA Minerva University opened recently, in 2012. Entirely online, class sizes always have 19 students or fewer. It is extremely selective, and 57% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	University of California-Irvine	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing 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. 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
3	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
4	University of California-San Diego	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. 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
5	University of California-Berkeley	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the 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. 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
6	University of California-Davis	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more 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
7	New York Film Academy	52.4	--	50504	25150	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) New York Film Academy Burbank, CA New York Film Academy is a private-for-profit school offering Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Arts (MA) programs. The school's philosophy is "learning by doing." Famous alumni include Bill Hader, Mohamad Diab, and James Friend, among others. Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
8	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	37.87	1,100 – 1,240	17887	39316	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Located in Laie, Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 38% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Acceptance Rate 37.9% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
9	Art Center College of Design	76.18	--	53306	53562	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 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 Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
10	University of Southern California	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. 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
11	University of California-Santa Barbara	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. 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
12	University of California-Los Angeles	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. 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
13	Westcliff University	45.09	--	26051	63721	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
14	Soka University of America	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	51242	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 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 $51,242
15	California College of the Arts	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 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 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
16	Musicians Institute	71.29	980 – 1,300	39056	24962	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA 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
17	California Institute of the Arts	25.95	--	57288	28018	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 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 Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
18	Menlo College	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Menlo College Atherton, CA 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
19	Academy of Art University	100	--	36591	30452	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
20	Santa Monica College	43.84	--	5636	51847	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
21	Otis College of Art and Design	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more 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
22	Stanford University	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more 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
23	Claremont McKenna College	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. 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
24	University of San Francisco	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 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. 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
25	Loyola Marymount University	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
26	Pomona College	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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. 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
27	Whittier College	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 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
28	San Jose State University	84.61	--	13833	62448	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
29	University of California-Santa Cruz	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 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 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
30	Whitman College	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 9 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
31	Oregon State University	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
32	California Institute of Technology	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more 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
33	Pepperdine University	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 89% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $30,613 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Business Administration and Management, General. Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
34	California State University-Northridge	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 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
35	University of California-Riverside	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 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
36	San Diego State University	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more 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
37	Harvey Mudd College	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 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
38	Washington State University	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
39	California State University-Long Beach	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more 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
40	University of the Pacific	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more 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
41	San Francisco State University	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more 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
42	Santa Clara University	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more 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
43	California State University-Fresno	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 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 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
44	Hawaii Pacific University	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	32204	48773	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 31% of undergraduates will earn their degree within......Read more Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $32,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
45	Occidental College	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more 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
46	University of Hawaii at Manoa	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
47	University of San Diego	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more 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
48	University of Oregon	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 88% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 86% first year retention rate......Read more Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $23,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
49	California State University-Fullerton	90.52	--	6283	48558	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
50	Pacific Lutheran University	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
51	Chapman University	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. 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
52	California State University-Sacramento	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 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
53	Biola University	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more 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
54	California State University-East Bay	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 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 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
55	California Baptist University	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more 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
56	West Los Angeles College	0	--	9426	59213	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
57	MiraCosta College	0	--	7972	59423	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
58	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. 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