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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	49.55	52.4	--	50504	25150	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California New York Film Academy Burbank, CA New York Film Academy is a private-for-profit school offering Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Arts (MA) programs. The school's philosophy is "learning by doing." Famous alumni include Bill Hader, Mohamad Diab, and James Friend, among others. % Degrees to International Students 50 8.0% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
2	Art Center College of Design	40.82	76.18	--	53306	53562	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Located in Pasadena, the Art Center College of Design accepts 76% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 41 4.8% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
3	California College of the Arts	40	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, California College of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 40 7.3% 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
4	Academy of Art University	34.48	100	--	36591	30452	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 34 4.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
5	Otis College of Art and Design	34.19	81.76	1,120 – 1,360	49440	43654	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 34 11.6% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $49,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
6	California Institute of the Arts	27.04	25.95	--	57288	28018	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 26% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 86% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more % Degrees to International Students 27 2.3% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
7	Menlo College	23.78	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California 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 100% of students attending Menlo College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 24 0.6% 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
8	FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising	21.28	41.5	--	41128	40974	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 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 21 39.8% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,974
9	University of California-San Diego	15.24	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. % Degrees to International Students 15 14.4% 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
10	University of California-Irvine	13.4	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California 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 13 20.4% 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
11	University of California-Berkeley	13.35	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Atlantic Coast 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 13 5.0% 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
12	Claremont McKenna College	13.12	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. % Degrees to International Students 13 12.7% 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
13	University of California-Davis	12.36	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more % Degrees to International Students 12 11.3% 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
14	University of Southern California	12.19	9.81	1,450 – 1,550	41496	74461	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. % Degrees to International Students 12 9.6% Acceptance Rate 9.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
15	University of San Francisco	10.5	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 79 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. % Degrees to International Students 11 13.9% 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
16	Pomona College	10.2	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. % Degrees to International Students 10 10.0% 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
17	Stanford University	10.07	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 6.8% 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
18	University of California-Santa Barbara	9.89	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. % Degrees to International Students 10 28.2% 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 California-Los Angeles	8.2	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. % Degrees to International Students 8 25.6% 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
20	Pepperdine University	8.17	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	52216	64934	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 89% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $30,613 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. % Degrees to International Students 8 13.7% 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
21	University of the Pacific	7.85	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 12.4% 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
22	University of San Diego	7.6	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 31.7% 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
23	Loyola Marymount University	7.59	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	54471	62763	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 20.8% 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
24	Santa Clara University	7.49	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 54.1% 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
25	University of La Verne	4.85	48.48	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
26	San Jose State University	4.61	84.61	--	13833	62448	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 12.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
27	University of California-Riverside	4.46	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 77% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 57% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 28.2% 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
28	University of California-Santa Cruz	4.12	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 45.9% 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
29	San Francisco State University	3.96	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 1.2% 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
30	California State University-Northridge	3.56	88.1	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 88% 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 4 5.0% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
31	Azusa Pacific University	3.09	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 2.0% 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
32	Chapman University	2.74	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. % Degrees to International Students 3 15.1% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
33	California Baptist University	2.43	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 1.2% 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
34	San Diego State University	2.29	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 26.4% 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
35	California State University-Long Beach	2.2	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 23.3% 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
36	California State University-Monterey Bay	2.08	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 5.0% 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
37	California State University-San Bernardino	1.96	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 51.1% 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
38	California State University-Fresno	1.94	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 8.5% 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
39	California State University-Fullerton	1.9	90.52	--	6283	48558	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 20.2% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
40	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	1.89	73.7	1,010 – 1,260	11898	54466	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 6.9% 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
41	California State University-East Bay	1.65	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 79% and its four year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 16.2% 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
42	California State University-Chico	1.29	91.58	960 – 1,290	15187	50493	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,920 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 19.9% 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
43	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	1.22	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. % Degrees to International Students 1 4.7% 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
44	California State University-Los Angeles	1.15	91.25	870 – 1,060	4551	45702	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California 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 80% 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 24.3% 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
45	California State University-Sacramento	1.1	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in California California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Based in Sacramento, California State University-Sacramento accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 14.7% 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