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Rank	Institution	% Degrees to International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Minerva University	85.21	3.56	--	16556	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 85 3.2% 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	New York Film Academy	53.85	52.4	--	50504	25150	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 54 9.6% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
3	Art Center College of Design	38.96	76.18	--	53306	53562	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 39 6.7% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
4	California College of the Arts	37.28	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 37 12.0% 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
5	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	36.41	37.87	1,100 – 1,240	17887	39316	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 36 22.9% 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
6	Academy of Art University	36.14	100	--	36591	30452	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 36 7.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
7	Otis College of Art and Design	30.64	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 31 7.3% 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
8	California Institute of the Arts	26.42	25.95	--	57288	28018	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 26 16.5% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
9	Menlo College	23.63	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Menlo College Atherton, CA % Degrees to International Students 24 8.4% 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
10	DigiPen Institute of Technology	22.37	67.2	1,190 – 1,410	40015	58771	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. % Degrees to International Students 22 34.8% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
11	City University of Seattle	20.33	90.25	--	0	56195	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) City University of Seattle Seattle, WA % Degrees to International Students 20 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
12	University of California-San Diego	17.8	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 18 3.5% 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
13	University of California-Irvine	16.83	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 17 2.3% 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
14	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	15.47	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 15 0.4% 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
15	FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising	15.22	41.5	--	41128	40974	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % Degrees to International Students 15 19.5% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,974
16	Claremont McKenna College	15.03	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 15 9.9% 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
17	University of California-Berkeley	14.06	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 14 0.4% 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
18	University of California-Santa Barbara	13.77	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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%. % Degrees to International Students 14 15.3% 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
19	University of Southern California	13.48	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 13 4.3% 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
20	University of San Francisco	12.2	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 12 13.7% 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
21	Bellevue College	11.67	17.36	--	11926	47460	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellevue College Bellevue, WA % Degrees to International Students 12 8.3% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
22	Reed College	11.33	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	36993	38607	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 87% first year retention rate. Many major in Experimental Psychology. % Degrees to International Students 11 8.9% Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $36,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
23	University of California-Davis	11.11	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 11 31.3% 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
24	University of California-Los Angeles	11.02	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 11 5.9% 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
25	Stanford University	10.81	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 11 1.0% 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
26	Seattle University	10.19	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 12.6% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
27	Loyola Marymount University	9.58	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 10 2.5% 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
28	Pepperdine University	9.47	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 9 21.4% 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
29	Whitman College	9.3	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 9 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
30	Pomona College	9.27	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 9 8.8% 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
31	University of the Pacific	8.96	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 9 65.3% 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
32	Hawaii Pacific University	7.91	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	32204	48773	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 8 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
33	University of California-Santa Cruz	7.61	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 8 16.6% 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
34	University of California-Merced	7.21	91.52	980 – 1,160	13232	48475	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % Degrees to International Students 7 3.6% 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
35	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	7.15	90.6	1,080 – 1,370	10013	62979	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA Located in Bothell, the University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 33% of students attending the University of Washington-Bothell Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students continued studying......Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 11.5% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $10,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
36	Seattle Pacific University	6.4	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more % Degrees to International Students 6 2.2% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
37	Occidental College	6.19	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 6 3.0% 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
38	Whitworth University	5.78	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 77% of students return after completing their first year, and 75% will graduate within 6 years. % Degrees to International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
39	University of San Diego	5.77	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 6 30.1% 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
40	Oregon State University	5.49	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 5 16.6% 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
41	San Jose State University	5.28	84.61	--	13833	62448	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 5 31.1% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
42	Santa Clara University	4.86	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 5 3.6% 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	Washington State University	4.8	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 5 18.9% 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
44	University of Hawaii at Manoa	4.23	69.67	1,070 – 1,290	14557	45701	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 4 0.2% 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
45	California State University-San Bernardino	4.01	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 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 % Degrees to International Students 4 31.2% 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
46	San Francisco State University	4.01	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 4 25.2% 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
47	University of Oregon	3.79	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 4 40.6% 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
48	Portland State University	3.72	90.91	1,050 – 1,310	12509	46937	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Portland State University Portland, OR Located in Portland, Portland State University accepts 91% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 55% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 3.9% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $12,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
49	University of California-Riverside	3.48	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 3 17.3% 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
50	California State University-Northridge	3.39	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 3 45.3% 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
51	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	3.16	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 12.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
52	San Diego State University	3.11	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 3 57.1% 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
53	Azusa Pacific University	3.03	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 7.4% 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
54	California State University-Long Beach	2.87	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 3 37.7% 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
55	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	2.56	82.52	970 – 1,220	11290	62979	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA The University of Washington, Tacoma campus sits in the historic Union Station District, with views of Mount Rainier and the Port of Tacoma. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and follows a quarter academic schedule....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 35.0% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
56	California Baptist University	2.46	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 2 38.2% 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
57	California State University-Fullerton	2.38	90.52	--	6283	48558	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 2 56.2% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
58	Chapman University	2.38	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 2 39.0% 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
59	California State University-Monterey Bay	2.19	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 60.9% 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
60	Central Washington University	2.17	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 25.4% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
61	California State University-Fresno	2.12	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 2 52.4% 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
62	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	2.03	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 62.6% 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
63	California State University-East Bay	1.97	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 2 60.8% 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
64	California State University-Chico	1.61	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) 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 % Degrees to International Students 2 21.8% 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
65	California State University-Los Angeles	1.52	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA % Degrees to International Students 2 75.8% 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
66	California State University-Sacramento	1.29	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 1 56.1% 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
67	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	1.28	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 1 46.4% 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
68	Western Washington University	1.26	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
69	University of Nevada-Reno	1.08	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 10.7% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
70	California State University-San Marcos	0.96	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 73.9% 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