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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	New York Film Academy	52.02	52.4	--	51622	25150	#1 2027 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 52 5.0% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
2	Soka University of America	49.18	43.62	1,340 – 1,510	15691	51242	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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. % Degrees to International Students 49 Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
3	Art Center College of Design	45.38	78.89	--	53271	53562	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA The Art Center College of Design’s logo is an orange circle, known as the ArtCenter “Dot.” Around 79% of applicants receive an acceptance letter. 29% decide to enroll, with many undergraduates going on to study Illustration. Alumni include Michael Bay, Zack Snyder, Kenji Ekuan, and Andy Park. % Degrees to International Students 45 11.2% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
4	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	44.57	46.96	1,040 – 1,210	12410	39316	#4 2027 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 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $35 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 45 14.0% Acceptance Rate 47.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
5	California College of the Arts	34.09	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	38308	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Classified within the Specialized Institutions—Schools of art, music, and design, the California College of the Arts offers up to Master's degrees. The institution opened in 1907 during the Arts and Crafts movement. Vanderbilt University will take over the campus in the summer of 2027. % Degrees to International Students 34 14.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $46,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
6	California Institute of the Arts	27.08	32.34	--	56239	28018	#6 2027 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 32% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more % Degrees to International Students 27 0.1% Acceptance Rate 32.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $56,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
7	Menlo College	26.02	68.47	940 – 1,150	32563	60608	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Menlo College Atherton, CA Based in Atherton, Menlo College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Menlo College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 26 9.4% Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $32,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
8	Academy of Art University	25.76	100	--	36761	30452	#8 2027 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 44% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 26 25.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
9	Otis College of Art and Design	25.28	80.34	1,270 – 1,400	54295	43654	#9 2027 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 80% 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 25 26.1% Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
10	City University of Seattle	21.85	100	--	0	56195	#10 2027 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 22 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
11	Claremont McKenna College	16.58	9.44	1,470 – 1,550	33895	87603	#11 2027 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, 97% of students will stay after their freshman year. % Degrees to International Students 17 26.4% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
12	University of California-Berkeley	14.74	11.45	1,330 – 1,540	16538	74919	#12 2027 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 Atlantic Coast Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 97% first year retention rate, 81% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. % Degrees to International Students 15 10.4% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
13	Pomona College	13.55	7.14	1,460 – 1,550	19938	60850	#13 2027 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 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Mathematics, and General. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. % Degrees to International Students 14 32.8% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
14	University of California-San Diego	13.14	28.56	1,290 – 1,490	14047	65669	#14 2027 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 13 13.8% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $14,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
15	University of Southern California	12.7	11.19	1,460 – 1,550	43412	74461	#15 2027 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 4.2% Acceptance Rate 11.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
16	University of California-Davis	12.43	44.35	1,180 – 1,420	17270	58461	#16 2027 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 12 0.6% Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
17	Whitman College	12.23	40.16	1,320 – 1,500	37633	45594	#17 2027 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 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more % Degrees to International Students 12 4.4% Acceptance Rate 40.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
18	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	12.13	41.75	1,320 – 1,520	11784	62979	#18 2027 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 12 12.7% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
19	Bellevue College	11.75	100	--	13932	47460	#19 2027 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 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
20	University of California-Irvine	11.75	28.95	1,240 – 1,440	15889	56210	#20 2027 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 Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. % Degrees to International Students 12 12.3% Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
21	University of San Francisco	10	71.76	1,240 – 1,440	45443	69951	#21 2027 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 81 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 10 4.8% Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $45,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
22	Stanford University	9.78	3.8	1,520 – 1,590	25078	102887	#22 2027 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 10 2.9% Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
23	University of California-Santa Barbara	9.53	38.2	1,260 – 1,480	17658	56852	#23 2027 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 highly selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. % Degrees to International Students 10 3.6% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $17,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
24	Loyola Marymount University	9.32	48.21	1,270 – 1,430	59926	62763	#24 2027 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more % Degrees to International Students 9 22.8% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
25	University of California-Los Angeles	8.65	9.41	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#25 2027 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 9 5.5% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
26	Seattle University	8.09	73.13	1,220 – 1,380	36948	64656	#26 2027 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 73% 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 8 4.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
27	Reed College	7.64	29.19	1,320 – 1,500	30953	38607	#27 2027 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 89% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. % Degrees to International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 29.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
28	Whitworth University	7.48	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#28 2027 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, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 70% will graduate within 6 years. % Degrees to International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
29	Biola University	7.46	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – 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 % Degrees to International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
30	Seattle Pacific University	6.88	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#30 2027 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 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 13.7% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
31	Santa Clara University	6.62	47.88	1,330 – 1,480	53883	91198	#31 2027 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 7 11.6% Acceptance Rate 47.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
32	University of the Pacific	6.62	69.05	1,200 – 1,480	31670	62672	#32 2027 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 69% 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 7 15.7% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
33	University of San Diego	6.49	53.58	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Diego San Diego, CA The University of San Diego is a private Catholic institution which opened as two schools in 1949: the San Diego College for Women and the San Diego University. The two merged in 1972. During the last admissions cycle, USD received about 17,500 applications, of which 54% were accepted....Read more % Degrees to International Students 6 14.6% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
34	Pepperdine University	6.07	69.4	1,270 – 1,430	66585	64934	#34 2027 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. 90% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $23,920 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. % Degrees to International Students 6 25.7% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
35	Gonzaga University	4.35	79.62	1,250 – 1,410	40117	66525	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 90%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. % Degrees to International Students 4 54.3% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
36	Oregon State University	4.12	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	22467	50843	#36 2027 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 89% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 15.2% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
37	University of Hawaii at Manoa	3.87	87.97	930 – 1,210	17202	45701	#37 2027 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 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a......Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 3.3% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
38	University of La Verne	3.85	71.17	990 – 1,230	21530	53806	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 71%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 64% first year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 20.6% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
39	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	3.81	86.4	1,050 – 1,370	10777	62979	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA The University of Washington, Bothell accepts 86% of applicants – 23% enroll and 86% stay on after finishing their first year. Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular undergraduate programs. % Degrees to International Students 4 18.2% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $10,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
40	San Jose State University	3.8	80.39	990 – 1,290	13892	62448	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is the founding campus of the California State University system. Its roots date back to 1857, making it the oldest public university in the western US. Classified as a Master's Colleges and Universities I school, SJSU offers up to Doctor's degrees. % Degrees to International Students 4 17.6% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
41	Chapman University	3.62	72.06	1,250 – 1,430	47902	58080	#41 2027 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 14,800 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 90% first year retention rate. % Degrees to International Students 4 32.1% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
42	San Francisco State University	3.58	96.44	930 – 1,140	13168	52650	#42 2027 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 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 9.6% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
43	Portland State University	3.37	85.86	1,040 – 1,320	10195	46937	#43 2027 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 86% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 60% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 13.9% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
44	Washington State University	3.36	86.1	990 – 1,280	18171	53510	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Washington State University Pullman, WA One of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Washington and the West, Washington State University is a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive school. There are 150 programs to choose from – Psychology, General is a popular one....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 25.3% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
45	Central Washington University	3.02	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#45 2027 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 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 7.6% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
46	University of California-Riverside	3.02	86.09	1,090 – 1,310	14562	48593	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA 64% of students attending the University of California, Riverside receive grant aid, with an average of $24,355 each. A part of the Big West Conference, UC Riverside is a NCAA Division I without football school with 308 athletes, who are known as the Highlanders and cheered on by Scotty Highlander. % Degrees to International Students 3 32.3% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
47	California State University-Northridge	2.79	91.76	900 – 1,110	7536	44372	#47 2027 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 $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 21.6% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $7,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
48	California State University-Long Beach	2.56	45.43	1,030 – 1,240	10607	50062	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Just minutes from the beach, CSU, Long Beach offers several Physical Education courses you might want to take if you love the water, including Surfing, Aqua Aerobics, Swimming, and Beach Volleyball. Appropriately, the school mascot is a shark named Elbee. CSULB is a Hispanic-serving institution and awards up to Doctor's degrees. % Degrees to International Students 3 16.4% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
49	University of California-Santa Cruz	2.56	72.73	1,180 – 1,390	18059	49716	#49 2027 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 73% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 49% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 89% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 37.9% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $18,059 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
50	Azusa Pacific University	2.51	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#50 2027 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 18.8% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
51	California State University-Monterey Bay	2.31	96.84	910 – 1,200	14493	48648	#51 2027 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 11.1% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,493 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
52	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	2.21	83.95	980 – 1,200	11553	42865	#52 2027 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 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 7.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
53	California State University-East Bay	2.07	97.39	830 – 1,050	9850	55546	#53 2027 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 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 76% and its four year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 25.5% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $9,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
54	San Diego State University	1.98	37.41	1,100 – 1,320	14704	52620	#54 2027 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 37%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 13.5% Acceptance Rate 37.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
55	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	1.66	73.95	1,010 – 1,260	11940	54466	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area and bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. Students can find the 77-acre Voorhis Ecological Reserve in the northwestern part of the campus....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 12.2% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
56	University of Oregon	1.62	87.42	1,060 – 1,340	24605	46084	#56 2027 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 87% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 85% first year retention rate......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 34.4% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
57	California State University-Fullerton	1.49	88.11	840 – 1,080	7064	48558	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Cal State, Fullerton’s mascot is Tilly the Titan, an elephant, in honor of "The First Intercollegiate Elephant Race in Human History," which was hosted on campus in 1962. 73% of students earn their bachelor’s within eight years, with many studying Business Administration and Management, General. % Degrees to International Students 1 21.6% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $7,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
58	California State University-Fresno	1.46	95.26	890 – 1,100	7834	44012	#58 2027 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 95% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 27% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 24.7% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
59	California State University-Sacramento	1.23	93.57	900 – 1,130	10110	51074	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA The 305-acre campus at California State University, Sacramento, was named “Tree Campus USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation. It has more than 3,500 trees, including the University Arboretum. The school also features the Julia Morgan House, which was the home of the first woman licensed to practice architecture in the state. % Degrees to International Students 1 11.8% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
60	California State University-Los Angeles	1.19	91.24	870 – 1,060	4460	45702	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, California State University-Los Angeles’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending California State University-Los Angeles currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State University-Los......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 3.5% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
61	California State University-San Bernardino	1.08	94.3	890 – 1,150	5231	43149	#61 2027 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 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 65% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 44.9% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $5,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
62	Western Washington University	1.04	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#62 2027 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 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 25.2% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
63	California State University-Chico	0.89	91.07	920 – 1,190	14630	50493	#63 2027 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 91% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,880 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 31.0% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
64	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	0.69	29.96	1,250 – 1,450	17453	72358	#64 2027 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 43.4% Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358