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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Minerva University	89.2857142857143	3.56	--	16556	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 89 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	University of the People	84.4814814814815	0	--	1639	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of the People Pasadena, CA % First Year International Students 84 19.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	Westcliff University	57.7565632458234	45.09	--	26051	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 58 31.2% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	Soka University of America	57.3643410852713	69.52	1,220 – 1,460	18807	42696	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 57 27.2% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $18,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,696
5	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	48.6567164179104	37.87	1,100 – 1,240	17887	39316	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 49 41.4% 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	New York Film Academy	46.2962962962963	52.4	--	50504	25150	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 46 62.9% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $50,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
7	Musicians Institute	43.4782608695652	71.29	980 – 1,300	39056	24962	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA % First Year International Students 43 Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $39,056 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
8	Art Center College of Design	43.0604982206406	76.18	--	53306	53562	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 43 3.5% Acceptance Rate 76.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
9	California College of the Arts	34.0314136125654	91.1	940 – 1,220	49945	38308	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 34 4.4% 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
10	Menlo College	29.5566502463054	67.81	940 – 1,150	28158	60608	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Menlo College Atherton, CA % First Year International Students 30 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
11	California Institute of the Arts	28.042328042328	25.95	--	57288	28018	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 28 17.2% Acceptance Rate 26.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $57,288 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
12	Whittier College	22.0689655172414	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % First Year International Students 22 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
13	California Institute of Technology	18.796992481203	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more % First Year International Students 19 35.8% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
14	University of Southern California	18.7723644371043	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 19 3.7% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
15	Claremont McKenna College	18.380062305296	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 18 7.6% 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
16	Pomona College	17.6470588235294	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 18 4.3% 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	Otis College of Art and Design	16.2420382165605	81.76	930 – 1,180	49440	43654	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 16 15.0% 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
18	Whitman College	16.2162162162162	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	41601	45594	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 16 18.4% 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
19	Stanford University	15.8328428487345	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 16 8.2% 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
20	University of California-Davis	15.5085905428007	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17315	58461	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 16 12.4% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,315 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
21	University of California-Irvine	15.3766921718658	28.78	1,240 – 1,440	14647	56210	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 15 37.8% Acceptance Rate 28.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
22	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	15.2585973463309	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year 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
23	Harvey Mudd College	14.7679324894515	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	42720	115107	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 96% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % First Year International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $42,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
24	Skyline College	14.452798663325	99.03	--	4652	59213	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skyline College San Bruno, CA % First Year International Students 14 10.8% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,652 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
25	Santa Monica College	14.137346333192	43.84	--	5636	51847	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA % First Year International Students 14 7.0% Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
26	University of California-San Diego	11.0920770877944	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 11 0.6% 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
27	University of California-Santa Barbara	10.9855244893912	32.96	1,260 – 1,480	15283	56852	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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%. % First Year International Students 11 11.7% 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
28	Pepperdine University	10.792349726776	62.86	1,250 – 1,450	52216	64934	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 11 3.2% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $52,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
29	University of California-Berkeley	10.4201174521909	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 10 7.7% 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
30	University of San Francisco	10.0533807829181	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	44104	69951	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 10 6.9% 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
31	Loyola Marymount University	10.0325732899023	45.08	1,320 – 1,450	54471	62763	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 10 14.2% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
32	Foothill College	8.45965770171149	100	--	9665	48920	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA % First Year International Students 8 17.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,920
33	University of California-Los Angeles	7.83599088838269	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 8 6.2% 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
34	Occidental College	7.5187969924812	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 8 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
35	Academy of Art University	7.43243243243243	100	--	36591	30452	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 7 2.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
36	Pacific Lutheran University	7.37179487179487	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
37	Santa Clara University	7.06886045094455	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 7 15.6% 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
38	Hawaii Pacific University	6.52920962199313	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	32204	48773	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 7 9.9% 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
39	Biola University	6.37450199203187	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 6 4.2% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
40	University of the Pacific	6.08020698576973	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	30975	62672	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 6 25.6% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
41	California State University-Fresno	4.53428025129746	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 5 63.3% 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
42	Chapman University	4.20819490586932	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 4 6.5% 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
43	California State University-East Bay	3.92354124748491	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 4 3.4% 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
44	West Los Angeles College	3.92296718972896	0	--	9426	59213	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA % First Year International Students 4 34.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
45	University of San Diego	3.85542168674699	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 4 6.7% 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
46	University of California-Riverside	3.74932077522188	76.85	1,090 – 1,310	13533	48593	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 4 19.6% 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
47	MiraCosta College	2.92792792792793	0	--	7972	59423	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA % First Year International Students 3 3.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
48	San Jose State University	2.78761061946903	84.61	--	13833	62448	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 3 14.8% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
49	California State University-Northridge	2.72317403065825	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 3 7.5% 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
50	California Baptist University	2.65210608424337	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 3 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
51	San Francisco State University	2.57956448911223	96.15	930 – 1,140	13353	52650	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 3 16.4% 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
52	Oregon State University	2.53785455320964	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 3 24.5% 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
53	University of Hawaii at Manoa	2.33399079552926	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 2 14.7% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
54	California State University-Sacramento	2.18846549948507	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 2 119.7% 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
55	San Diego State University	1.99610516066212	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 2 14.1% 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
56	University of California-Santa Cruz	1.89454462451495	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 2 34.1% 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
57	California State University-Long Beach	1.78943710910354	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 2 11.6% 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
58	Cypress College	1.58558558558559	0	--	7730	35285	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cypress College Cypress, CA % First Year International Students 2 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,285
59	Santa Ana College	1.41536683997689	0	--	6914	59213	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA % First Year International Students 1 27.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
60	University of Oregon	1.29173290937997	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	23917	46084	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 1 16.3% 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
61	Washington State University	1.27088726759237	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 1 3.5% 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
62	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	0.81470253884047	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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. % First Year International Students 1 18.4% 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
63	California State University-Fullerton	0.438472418670439	90.52	--	6283	48558	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year 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 % First Year International Students 0 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558