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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	California Institute of Technology	987	3	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	14513	132140	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 987 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
2	Loma Linda University	1024	3	0	--	0	88185	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Undergraduates 1,024 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
3	Los Angeles College of Music	227	3	87.71	--	44586	20538	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Los Angeles College of Music accepts 88% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Los Angeles College of Music will receive institutional grant aid. 61% of students continued their studies at Los Angeles College of Music after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 227 Student-Faculty Ratio 3 40.0% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,538
4	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	282	4	38.74	820 – 970	35558	60939	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science accepts 39% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 282 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 38.7% SAT Score 820 – 970 Avg. Net Price $35,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,939
5	New York Film Academy	849	4	52.4	--	51622	25150	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 849 Student-Faculty Ratio 4 Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
6	City University of Seattle	1187	5	0	--	0	56195	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Undergraduates 1,187 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 44.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
7	Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses	172	5	0	--	5524	40569	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses Stockton, CA Undergraduates 172 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
8	Oregon Health & Science University	836	5	0	--	0	99818	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR Undergraduates 836 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 50.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,818
9	Samuel Merritt University	735	5	55.83	1,020 – 1,200	0	143353	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA Undergraduates 735 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 28.6% Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $143,353
10	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	227	5	54.91	910 – 1,230	43746	23988	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Undergraduates 227 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 66.7% Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
11	Cornish College of the Arts	505	6	62.21	--	41758	27580	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cornish College of the Arts Seattle, WA Located in Seattle, Cornish College of the Arts accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Cornish College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 505 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 62.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $41,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,580
12	Musicians Institute	800	6	77.95	980 – 1,300	49657	24962	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA Found in Hollywood, Musicians Institute’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 44% of students attending Musicians Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. 80% of students continued studying at Musicians Institute after completing their......Read more Undergraduates 800 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $49,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962
13	Stanford University	7904	6	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	25078	102887	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 7,904 Student-Faculty Ratio 6 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
14	Alaska Pacific University	479	7	96.45	870 – 1,160	21960	47803	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 96%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Alaska Pacific University will receive grant aid from the school. At Alaska Pacific University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 479 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,803
15	Bethesda University	205	7	83.21	--	20099	37397	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 83% of applicants and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 25% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 45% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 205 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 36.4% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
16	California Career College	190	7	0	--	0	47215	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Career College Canoga Park, CA Undergraduates 190 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,215
17	California Institute of the Arts	868	7	32.34	--	56239	28018	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 868 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 32.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $56,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
18	Chamberlain University-California	751	7	80	--	27525	84533	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chamberlain University-California Rancho Cordova, CA Located in Rancho Cordova, Chamberlain University-California accepts 80% of applicants and requires $95 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Chamberlain University-California currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 751 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
19	Golden Gate University	271	7	87.5	--	0	81704	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA Undergraduates 271 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 30.0% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
20	Ilisagvik College	256	7	80.14	--	9373	58542	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK Found in Barrow, Ilisagvik College accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at Ilisagvik College currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students......Read more Undergraduates 256 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
21	Northeastern University Oakland	464	7	16.65	1,430 – 1,510	27473	78413	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA Undergraduates 464 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 12.5% Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
22	Pomona College	1700	7	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	19938	60850	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Undergraduates 1,700 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
23	Soka University of America	484	7	43.38	1,340 – 1,510	15691	51242	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 484 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
24	California Aeronautical University	347	8	55.89	--	34836	37182	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Aeronautical University Bakersfield, CA Located in Bakersfield, California Aeronautical University’s acceptance rate is 56% and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 25% of students at California Aeronautical University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 347 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 42.9% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,182
25	California College of the Arts	1004	8	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	38308	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 96% of students attending California College of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Undergraduates 1,004 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 14.3% 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
26	Claremont McKenna College	1390	8	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	33895	87603	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 1,390 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
27	Dominican University of California	1114	8	83.5	1,210 – 1,300	37456	71477	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,114 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
28	Harvey Mudd College	951	8	12.66	1,500 – 1,580	43966	115107	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 951 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 12.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $43,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
29	Latin American Bible Institute	112	8	54.55	--	10030	50472	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Latin American Bible Institute La Puente, CA Undergraduates 112 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
30	Mount Saint Mary's University	1731	8	73.13	910 – 1,120	27368	61335	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, Mount Saint Mary's University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,731 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 27.3% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $27,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,335
31	Newschool of Architecture and Design	183	8	100	--	55265	57073	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, Newschool of Architecture and Design’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of students attending Newschool of Architecture and Design will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 63% and 42% of......Read more Undergraduates 183 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 33.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $55,265 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,073
32	Whittier College	769	8	80.79	1,160 – 1,360	28101	46025	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 81% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 769 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
33	Alliant International University-San Diego	391	9	0	--	0	47218	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA Undergraduates 391 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,218
34	Art Center College of Design	2038	9	74.54	--	53271	53562	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 75% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 60% of students attending the Art Center College of Design will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,038 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
35	Azusa Pacific University	2759	9	88.43	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 2,759 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% 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
36	Heritage University	815	9	0	--	15563	47001	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Heritage University Toppenish, WA Undergraduates 815 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
37	Laguna College of Art and Design	746	9	94.32	--	47702	31987	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying......Read more Undergraduates 746 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
38	Northwest University	675	9	83.2	1,040 – 1,350	24251	50495	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 84% first year......Read more Undergraduates 675 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
39	Occidental College	1881	9	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	48400	52209	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 1,881 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
40	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus	1049	9	63.11	1,150 – 1,320	19772	50843	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR Undergraduates 1,049 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,772 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
41	Otis College of Art and Design	1224	9	81.76	1,270 – 1,400	54295	43654	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 1,224 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 12.5% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
42	Pacific College	225	9	56	--	26511	62792	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA Undergraduates 225 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 28.6% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,792
43	Pacific Northwest College of Art	422	9	74.85	--	39710	24101	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 422 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
44	Reed College	1346	9	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	30953	38607	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 88% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. Undergraduates 1,346 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
45	Southern California Institute of Architecture	237	9	76.6	1,020 – 1,230	28985	53274	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 237 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,274
46	University of Alaska Southeast	1768	9	63.29	900 – 1,140	13827	38811	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK The smallest in the trio of University of Alaska schools, Southeast is located in the state capital and is further divided into three campuses: Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Its mascot is Spike the Humpback Whale. UAS offers up to Post-master's certificate, but most are currently undergraduates. Undergraduates 1,768 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,811
47	University of Portland	2986	9	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	30985	67913	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,400 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 79% of undergraduates graduate within six years. Undergraduates 2,986 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
48	University of Southern California	20630	9	9.81	1,450 – 1,550	43412	74461	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 20,630 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 9.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
49	Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies	144	9	59.35	--	0	45660	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies Portland, OR Undergraduates 144 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
50	Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs	145	9	28.57	--	0	49510	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA Undergraduates 145 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 10.0% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
51	American Jewish University	290	10	96	980 – 1,100	0	63721	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA Undergraduates 290 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
52	California Miramar University	135	10	18.47	--	12480	63721	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Miramar University San Diego, CA Based in San Diego, California Miramar University accepted 18% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 71% of students attending California Miramar University currently receive institutional grant......Read more Undergraduates 135 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 41.2% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
53	Fresno Pacific University	1545	10	64.07	970 – 1,230	15261	51422	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. Undergraduates 1,545 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 25.0% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
54	Linfield University	1652	10	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	70643	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more Undergraduates 1,652 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
55	Loyola Marymount University	7273	10	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	59926	62763	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Undergraduates 7,273 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
56	PCI College	149	10	75.34	--	27439	29823	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) PCI College Cerritos, CA Found in Cerritos, PCI College’s acceptance rate is 75% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students continued studying at PCI College after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 149 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,823
57	Pacific University	1589	10	89.56	940 – 1,290	35235	46936	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Undergraduates 1,589 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
58	Pitzer College	1242	10	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34979	51784	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 36% enrolled. 78% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 85% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Undergraduates 1,242 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
59	Roseman University of Health Sciences	536	10	0	--	0	96993	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV Undergraduates 536 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,993
60	Saint Mary's College of California	1954	10	86.53	1,080 – 1,270	35332	60388	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 87% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,954 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
61	San Francisco Bay University	126	10	95.78	--	10294	63721	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco Bay University Fremont, CA Found in Fremont, San Francisco Bay University accepts 96% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending San Francisco Bay University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 126 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
62	Scripps College	1117	10	38.29	1,430 – 1,530	44396	68027	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 94% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 1,117 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
63	Seattle University	4078	10	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	64656	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 4,078 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
64	Touro University Worldwide	469	10	88.14	--	19522	48057	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA Based in Los Alamitos, Touro University Worldwide accepts 88% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 71% of students attending Touro University Worldwide currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 469 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,057
65	University of La Verne	3050	10	71.17	990 – 1,230	21530	53806	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 3,050 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% 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
66	University of Puget Sound	1594	10	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	43188	46802	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 98% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,594 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
67	University of Redlands	2049	10	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28482	61686	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 66% go on to graduate within six years. There are 65 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Undergraduates 2,049 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
68	Westmont College	1302	10	77.05	1,240 – 1,450	32172	53737	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Undergraduates 1,302 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $32,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
69	Whitman College	1561	10	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	45594	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 1,561 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
70	William Jessup University	1317	10	93.33	1,050 – 1,230	29679	43163	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,317 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
71	California State University Maritime Academy	804	11	95.01	1,010 – 1,210	19040	84676	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. Undergraduates 804 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
72	Chaminade University of Honolulu	1831	11	91.43	970 – 1,250	28261	48660	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular program at the Chaminade University of Honolulu, which offers up to Doctor's degrees. This Roman Catholic school was founded by the Society of Mary in 1955. 201 athletes, known as Silverswords, compete in the Pacific West Conference. Undergraduates 1,831 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,660
73	DigiPen Institute of Technology	1016	11	64.42	1,180 – 1,390	41779	58771	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. Undergraduates 1,016 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $41,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
74	Edmonds College	6549	11	0	--	13804	41063	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Undergraduates 6,549 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,063
75	Gnomon	526	11	41.82	--	49644	90652	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gnomon North Hollywood, CA Located in North Hollywood, Gnomon accepted 42% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 15% of students at Gnomon currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 90%....Read more Undergraduates 526 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,652
76	Green River College	7967	11	0	--	14405	43127	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Green River College Auburn, WA Undergraduates 7,967 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
77	Pacific Oaks College	312	11	34.38	--	0	47962	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA Undergraduates 312 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 266.7% Acceptance Rate 34.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
78	Saint Martin's University	1189	11	89.8	1,000 – 1,190	29116	57998	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Undergraduates 1,189 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
79	Santa Clara University	6577	11	48	1,370 – 1,490	53883	91198	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 6,577 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
80	The Chicago School at Los Angeles	337	11	46.34	--	0	51817	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Undergraduates 337 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 57.1% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,817
81	Thomas Aquinas College	566	11	83.09	1,250 – 1,420	24820	59550	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 92%. Undergraduates 566 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,550
82	University of Alaska Anchorage	9853	11	66.52	890 – 1,090	16039	42313	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 9,853 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
83	University of Alaska Fairbanks	5827	11	64.69	1,010 – 1,320	11278	40746	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 76% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,369 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Undergraduates 5,827 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
84	University of Hawaii at Hilo	2292	11	60.63	880 – 1,130	12673	37204	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Based in Hilo, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s acceptance rate is 61%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 73% and 26% of students......Read more Undergraduates 2,292 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,204
85	University of San Francisco	5321	11	61.71	1,200 – 1,390	45443	69951	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 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. Undergraduates 5,321 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
86	Westcliff University	2363	11	73.15	--	35553	63721	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 22% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 2,363 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
87	Whatcom Community College	3674	11	0	--	13116	38429	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Undergraduates 3,674 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 8.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
88	Whitworth University	1867	11	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Biological and Physical Sciences. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 76% will graduate within 6 years. Undergraduates 1,867 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 10.0% 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
89	Bushnell University	520	12	67.28	970 – 1,040	22907	43484	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,820 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 520 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 20.0% Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
90	Chapman University	7713	12	65.43	1,280 – 1,430	47902	58080	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 92% first year retention rate. Undergraduates 7,713 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
91	Clark College	7463	12	0	--	13528	37411	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clark College Vancouver, WA Undergraduates 7,463 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
92	Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas	293	12	0	--	23750	58951	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Undergraduates 293 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
93	Gonzaga University	5281	12	81.69	1,260 – 1,400	40117	66525	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 93%. 88% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. Undergraduates 5,281 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
94	La Sierra University	1226	12	91.5	890 – 1,160	23848	42617	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 77% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Undergraduates 1,226 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
95	Lewis & Clark College	2139	12	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	37999	43608	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,139 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
96	Life Pacific University	460	12	95.8	930 – 1,110	21602	35814	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 460 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
97	Pacific Lutheran University	2446	12	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 2,446 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
98	Pacific Rim Christian University	129	12	60	--	23151	63721	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Rim Christian University Honolulu, HI Based in Honolulu, Pacific Rim Christian University accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 40% of students attending Pacific Rim Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school. 78% of students continued their studies at Pacific Rim Christian University......Read more Undergraduates 129 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 71.4% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
99	Pacific Union College	937	12	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 937 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
100	Pepperdine University	3553	12	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	66585	64934	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 3,553 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
101	Spokane Falls Community College	4319	12	0	--	9133	34393	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Undergraduates 4,319 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
102	Teachers College of San Joaquin	642	12	0	--	0	63721	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Teachers College of San Joaquin Stockton, CA Undergraduates 642 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 14.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
103	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	163	12	58.21	--	15330	53468	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary accepts 58% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 89% of students attending Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 163 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 25.0% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,330 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
104	California Lutheran University	2297	13	75.67	1,160 – 1,350	32774	54981	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,297 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
105	Cascadia College	2380	13	0	--	13782	44620	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cascadia College Bothell, WA Undergraduates 2,380 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
106	Concordia University-Irvine	1544	13	65.99	1,050 – 1,300	29845	53777	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Educational Leadership and Administration, and General....Read more Undergraduates 1,544 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
107	Highline College	5592	13	0	--	11783	42323	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Highline College Des Moines, WA Undergraduates 5,592 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 13.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
108	Hope International University	564	13	32.98	840 – 1,220	29896	36030	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 33% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Undergraduates 564 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
109	Pierce College District	8137	13	0	--	11340	39406	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Undergraduates 8,137 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 35.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
110	Point Loma Nazarene University	3246	13	83.68	1,190 – 1,400	39696	54811	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Undergraduates 3,246 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
111	Seattle Pacific University	1776	13	83.4	1,050 – 1,320	25232	51496	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 81 programs....Read more Undergraduates 1,776 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 30.0% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
112	Shoreline Community College	4477	13	0	--	10535	43123	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA Undergraduates 4,477 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,123
113	Sumner College	532	13	88.89	--	27232	63316	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sumner College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Sumner College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 532 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,316
114	The Master's University and Seminary	1908	13	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Undergraduates 1,908 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
115	University of San Diego	5851	13	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 5,851 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
116	University of Silicon Valley	456	13	51.18	980 – 1,210	31594	39802	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, the University of Silicon Valley accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending the University of Silicon Valley will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 456 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $31,594 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
117	University of the Pacific	3249	13	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	31670	62672	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 3,249 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 7.1% Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
118	Vanguard University of Southern California	1960	13	62.44	990 – 1,210	23286	43464	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,847. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Undergraduates 1,960 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 18.8% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
119	Western Oregon University	3167	13	98.1	930 – 1,150	14006	42537	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Located in Monmouth, Western Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 90% of students at Western Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,925 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Undergraduates 3,167 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,537
120	Willamette University	1661	13	77.09	1,270 – 1,450	29421	38932	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 76% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 34 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Undergraduates 1,661 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 8.3% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
121	Woodbury University	786	13	81.65	940 – 1,240	37258	47665	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Woodbury University Burbank, CA Found in Burbank, Woodbury University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $85 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students attending Woodbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Woodbury University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and 31% of......Read more Undergraduates 786 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 44.4% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $37,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
122	Academy of Art University	3644	14	0	--	36761	30452	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Undergraduates 3,644 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
123	Bellevue College	12485	14	0	--	13932	47460	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Undergraduates 12,485 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 6.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
124	Eastern Oregon University	2502	14	98.31	930 – 1,150	18125	43034	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR Based in La Grande, Eastern Oregon University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 81% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Eastern Oregon University,......Read more Undergraduates 2,502 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,034
125	Grays Harbor College	1577	14	0	--	9640	33119	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Undergraduates 1,577 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
126	Menlo College	764	14	68.47	940 – 1,150	32563	60608	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 764 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 16.7% 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
127	Minerva University	637	14	3.04	--	13324	63721	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 44% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Mathematics and Computer Science. Undergraduates 637 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 3.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
128	Northwest Indian College	636	14	0	--	4048	29768	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Undergraduates 636 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 27.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,768
129	Southern California University of Health Sciences	729	14	0	--	51174	33761	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier, CA Undergraduates 729 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,761
130	Spokane Community College	6813	14	0	--	6132	37814	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Community College Spokane, WA Undergraduates 6,813 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 17.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,814
131	Walla Walla University	1313	14	50.77	980 – 1,250	25505	52840	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 36% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Undergraduates 1,313 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% Acceptance Rate 50.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
132	Warner Pacific University	378	14	71.14	890 – 1,150	26187	45660	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Based in Portland, Warner Pacific University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Warner Pacific University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Warner Pacific University, there is a 92% first......Read more Undergraduates 378 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 40.0% Acceptance Rate 71.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
133	Wenatchee Valley College	3067	14	0	--	11103	37011	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA Undergraduates 3,067 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
134	West Coast University-Orange County	3192	14	95.35	--	28081	96114	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA Located in Anaheim, West Coast University-Orange County’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Orange County currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 3,192 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 30.0% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
135	American Medical Sciences Center	365	15	0	--	20839	36193	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American Medical Sciences Center Glendale, CA Undergraduates 365 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,193
136	Biola University	3481	15	74.35	1,170 – 1,370	34082	45752	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 3,481 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
137	California Institute of Arts & Technology	2112	15	0	--	32034	63721	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Arts & Technology National City, CA Undergraduates 2,112 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,034 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
138	Central Washington University	10317	15	90.62	930 – 1,160	19898	49398	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 10,317 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 11.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
139	Chamberlain University-Nevada	652	15	76.47	--	20899	84533	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chamberlain University-Nevada Las Vegas, NV Found in Las Vegas, Chamberlain University-Nevada accepts 76% of applicants and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 25% of students attending Chamberlain University-Nevada will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Undergraduates 652 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 25.0% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,899 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
140	Hawaii Pacific University	3533	15	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	30950	48773	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 38% of undergraduates will earn their degree......Read more Undergraduates 3,533 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
141	Homestead Schools	157	15	0	--	15962	43413	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Homestead Schools Torrance, CA Undergraduates 157 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,413
142	InterCoast Colleges-West Covina	535	15	0	--	27081	39249	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) InterCoast Colleges-West Covina West Covina, CA Undergraduates 535 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,249
143	John Paul the Great Catholic University	286	15	79.63	1,020 – 1,290	35175	34360	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 80% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 286 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
144	Lincoln University	204	15	69.49	--	0	44602	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lincoln University Oakland, CA Found in Oakland, Lincoln University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 89% and......Read more Undergraduates 204 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 6.3% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
145	Lower Columbia College	2724	15	0	--	9950	36296	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Undergraduates 2,724 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
146	Pacific College of Health and Science	156	15	100	--	51918	25108	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego, CA Undergraduates 156 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,108
147	Stanbridge University	2643	15	10	--	42130	53729	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Stanbridge University Irvine, CA A for-profit school, Stanbridge University only offers undergraduate majors in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Registered Nursing. It's extremely selective and out of those accepted, 94% enroll. The school boasts 0% four year graduation rate. Undergraduates 2,643 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,729
148	United States University	159	15	0	--	0	34909	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) United States University San Diego, CA Undergraduates 159 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,909
149	University of Hawaii Maui College	2792	15	0	--	8089	28263	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI Undergraduates 2,792 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,263
150	University of Hawaii at Manoa	15375	15	86.6	970 – 1,240	17202	45701	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 87% 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 81% first year retention rate and a......Read more Undergraduates 15,375 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
151	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	4207	15	82.52	960 – 1,180	13898	62979	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA The University of Washington, Tacoma campus sits in the historic Union Station District, with views of Mount Rainier and the Port of Tacoma. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and follows a quarter academic schedule....Read more Undergraduates 4,207 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
152	Washington State University	21455	15	86.64	1,030 – 1,220	18171	53510	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $90 for graduate applications. About 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and 41% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 21,455 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
153	Western Nevada College	4284	15	0	--	14929	36917	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Nevada College Carson City, NV Undergraduates 4,284 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 16.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,917
154	Yakima Valley College	3809	15	0	--	12862	35969	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Undergraduates 3,809 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 7.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
155	American University of Health Sciences	351	16	50	--	26480	111064	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA Based in Signal Hill, American University of Health Sciences accepts 50% of applicants and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 351 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $111,064
156	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	5661	16	98.2	970 – 1,200	14090	37382	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 98% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 47% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Undergraduates 5,661 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
157	California State University-Channel Islands	5118	16	94.81	870 – 1,080	10632	46785	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA Based in Camarillo, California State University-Channel Islands accepts 95% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 61% of students attending California State University-Channel Islands currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,118 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,785
158	Centralia College	2244	16	0	--	14216	35989	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Centralia College Centralia, WA Undergraduates 2,244 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
159	Faith International University	276	16	100	--	25165	52989	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Faith International University Tacoma, WA Based in Tacoma, Faith International University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,325 on average. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Undergraduates 276 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,989
160	Lane Community College	6810	16	0	--	10989	33726	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lane Community College Eugene, OR Undergraduates 6,810 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 15.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,726
161	National University	11237	16	54.55	750 – 1,170	25043	64331	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) National University San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, National University’s acceptance rate is 55% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 63% of students attending National University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 11,237 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 750 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $25,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,331
162	Peninsula College	2153	16	0	--	10742	34154	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Undergraduates 2,153 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 14.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,154
163	Skagit Valley College	4028	16	0	--	8264	36892	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Undergraduates 4,028 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
164	Big Bend Community College	1857	17	0	--	14474	35267	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Undergraduates 1,857 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,267
165	Corban University	886	17	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 27% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, Education, and General among the most popular. Undergraduates 886 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
166	Everett Community College	6698	17	0	--	13630	39316	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Everett Community College Everett, WA Undergraduates 6,698 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
167	Feather River Community College District	2055	17	0	--	13941	33495	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA Undergraduates 2,055 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,495
168	George Fox University	3354	17	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	32171	53568	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Undergraduates 3,354 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
169	Las Vegas College	536	17	72.4	--	29029	31830	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Las Vegas College Las Vegas, NV Undergraduates 536 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,830
170	Olympic College	5784	17	0	--	8157	34510	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Olympic College Bremerton, WA Undergraduates 5,784 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 10.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
171	Oregon Institute of Technology	5160	17	95.02	990 – 1,280	16831	68301	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Based in Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute of Technology accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 91% of students at Oregon Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,160 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 21.4% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,301
172	Portland State University	15414	17	90.87	970 – 1,220	10195	46937	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Portland State University Portland, OR Located in Portland, Portland State University accepts 91% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 60% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 15,414 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
173	Providence Christian College	168	17	100	1,010 – 1,210	27422	52373	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Providence Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Providence Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Providence Christian College, there is a 79% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 168 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 41.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,373
174	Seattle Central College	5396	17	0	--	11187	39072	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Central College Seattle, WA Undergraduates 5,396 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
175	Simpson University	820	17	86.03	990 – 1,220	28653	51256	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 820 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $28,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
176	Sonoma State University	5272	17	93.43	950 – 1,150	14614	52179	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,272 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 13.3% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
177	South Puget Sound Community College	4871	17	0	--	12399	37270	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Undergraduates 4,871 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,399 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,270
178	Tacoma Community College	6199	17	0	--	9803	38790	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Undergraduates 6,199 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
179	The Evergreen State College	2276	17	96.37	1,080 – 1,290	18350	34774	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA Based in Olympia, The Evergreen State College accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 31% of students will......Read more Undergraduates 2,276 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 15.0% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,774
180	University of California-Santa Barbara	23181	17	32.97	1,260 – 1,480	17658	56852	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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%. Undergraduates 23,181 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $17,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
181	University of Hawaii-West Oahu	2814	17	95.34	860 – 1,090	10942	44352	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Located in Kapolei, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,814 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 860 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $10,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,352
182	University of Nevada-Reno	19117	17	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	17226	49182	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 41% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Undergraduates 19,117 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 6.3% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
183	West Coast University-Los Angeles	2673	17	92.31	--	51736	96114	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA Located in North Hollywood, West Coast University-Los Angeles accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 40% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students decide to stay at West Coast......Read more Undergraduates 2,673 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 5.6% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
184	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	2906	18	46.96	1,040 – 1,210	12410	39316	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 2,906 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 12.5% 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
185	California State University-Stanislaus	8455	18	98.14	840 – 1,060	7433	47793	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 63% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 8,455 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
186	College of Southern Nevada	28313	18	0	--	7205	31822	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Undergraduates 28,313 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,822
187	EDvance College	201	18	100	--	0	0	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) EDvance College San Francisco, CA Undergraduates 201 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0
188	Eastern Washington University	6952	18	90.75	890 – 1,100	14767	46469	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 6,952 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 10.0% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
189	Great Basin College	3320	18	0	--	8193	35615	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Great Basin College Elko, NV Undergraduates 3,320 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,193 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,615
190	Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts	3421	18	0	--	30975	64364	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA Undergraduates 3,421 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,364
191	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	3564	18	0	--	8801	44895	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Undergraduates 3,564 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895
192	MiraCosta College	11478	18	0	--	9044	37965	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA Undergraduates 11,478 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 18.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,965
193	Nevada State University	7464	18	86.82	830 – 1,070	15699	47092	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Nevada State University Henderson, NV A vast majority of the student body at Nevada State University are women. Opening as Nevada State College in 2002, it was the first state school. NSU became a university recently, in 2023. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. Undergraduates 7,464 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,699 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,092
194	North Seattle College	5569	18	0	--	12462	46383	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North Seattle College Seattle, WA Undergraduates 5,569 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
195	Oregon State University	31253	18	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	22467	50843	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 31,253 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 10.0% 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
196	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	198	18	40.68	--	22276	30871	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA Based in El Dorado Hills, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 41% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 27% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 198 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 12.5% Acceptance Rate 40.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
197	University of California-Berkeley	33070	18	10.98	1,330 – 1,540	16538	74919	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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, 82% go on to graduate within four years, 94% within six. Undergraduates 33,070 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
198	Walla Walla Community College	2967	18	0	--	10612	37119	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Undergraduates 2,967 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
199	Western Washington University	13752	18	93.25	1,160 – 1,400	24338	45272	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 13,752 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
200	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	22033	19	31.32	1,230 – 1,420	17453	72358	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 22,033 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 31.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
201	Casa Loma College-Los Angeles	759	19	42.55	--	28167	50197	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA Undergraduates 759 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,167 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,197
202	Crafton Hills College	6768	19	0	--	15013	35077	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA Undergraduates 6,768 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,077
203	Renton Technical College	2824	19	0	--	9656	45679	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Renton Technical College Renton, WA Undergraduates 2,824 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 35.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
204	San Francisco State University	19444	19	96.44	930 – 1,140	13168	52650	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 19,444 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 18.8% 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
205	Truckee Meadows Community College	10885	19	0	--	9745	38186	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Undergraduates 10,885 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,186
206	University of California-Irvine	30204	19	28.57	1,240 – 1,440	15889	56210	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 30,204 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
207	University of California-San Diego	34955	19	26.71	1,290 – 1,490	14047	65669	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 34,955 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate 26.7% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $14,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
208	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	27132	19	96.17	980 – 1,220	11553	42865	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 96% 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 Undergraduates 27,132 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
209	University of Oregon	20622	19	88.3	1,140 – 1,370	24605	46084	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 79% 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 Undergraduates 20,622 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.0% Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
210	West Coast University-Ontario	2671	19	88.1	--	47368	96114	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA Located in Ontario, West Coast University-Ontario accepts 88% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Ontario will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 89% and 57% of......Read more Undergraduates 2,671 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
211	Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas	1222	20	100	--	30706	32840	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require $49 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Undergraduates 1,222 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,706 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
212	Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario	380	20	100	--	44477	32840	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario Ontario, CA Based in Ontario, Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario accepts 100% of applicants and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 100% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Undergraduates 380 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
213	CBD College	1581	20	0	--	23033	59213	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) CBD College Los Angeles, CA Undergraduates 1,581 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
214	California State University-Bakersfield	8865	20	93.85	810 – 1,040	6489	44282	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 94% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 8,865 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 25.0% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $6,489 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
215	Clover Park Technical College	3408	20	0	--	10915	36840	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Undergraduates 3,408 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
216	Columbia Basin College	7510	20	0	--	10656	38255	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Undergraduates 7,510 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
217	Integrity College of Health	225	20	0	--	13880	53294	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Integrity College of Health Pasadena, CA Undergraduates 225 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,294
218	Mt Hood Community College	6476	20	0	--	8900	36246	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR Undergraduates 6,476 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 5.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,246
219	Southern California Institute of Technology	510	20	74.19	--	31486	60630	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA Found in Anaheim, Southern California Institute of Technology accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 16% of students at Southern California Institute of Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 510 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 9.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,630
220	University of California-Los Angeles	33475	20	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 33,475 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 11.1% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
221	University of California-Merced	8372	20	90.53	980 – 1,160	13690	48475	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Merced Merced, CA Located in Merced, the University of California-Merced accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 84% of students at the University of California-Merced currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 8,372 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 4.8% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
222	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	40684	20	39.15	1,230 – 1,460	11784	62979	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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. Undergraduates 40,684 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
223	Bates Technical College	4083	21	0	--	7963	45569	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Undergraduates 4,083 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,963 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,569
224	California Baptist University	8417	21	84.88	970 – 1,170	27862	52336	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 $45 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Undergraduates 8,417 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
225	California State University-Dominguez Hills	12632	21	93.3	780 – 960	9175	46827	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 74% and its four year......Read more Undergraduates 12,632 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 16.7% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 780 – 960 Avg. Net Price $9,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
226	California State University-Los Angeles	19586	21	91.25	870 – 1,060	4460	45702	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 19,586 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 10.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
227	Glendale Career College	896	21	100	--	48880	38921	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Glendale Career College Glendale, CA Based in Glendale, Glendale Career College accepts 100% of applicants. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Glendale Career College, there is a 90% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in four years....Read more Undergraduates 896 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,921
228	Platt College-Anaheim	498	21	0	--	20948	38619	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Anaheim Anaheim, CA Undergraduates 498 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
229	Platt College-Los Angeles	570	21	92.86	--	27195	38619	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA Undergraduates 570 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
230	Platt College-Ontario	500	21	99.3	--	20463	38619	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA Undergraduates 500 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
231	Platt College-Riverside	413	21	0	--	21532	38619	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA Undergraduates 413 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
232	Smith Chason College	2447	21	0	--	32817	48956	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Smith Chason College Los Angeles, CA Undergraduates 2,447 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 8.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,956
233	California State University-East Bay	9909	22	97.39	830 – 1,050	9850	55546	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 9,909 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 29.4% 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
234	California State University-Fresno	21954	22	95.26	890 – 1,100	7834	44012	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 21% four year graduation rate....Read more Undergraduates 21,954 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 22.2% 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
235	California State University-San Bernardino	15365	22	93.74	900 – 1,080	5231	43149	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 15,365 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 15.8% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $5,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
236	Chemeketa Community College	8098	22	0	--	8163	35771	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Undergraduates 8,098 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 10.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,771
237	Fremont University	157	22	91.94	--	34045	30681	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fremont University Cerritos, CA Undergraduates 157 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 29.4% Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,681
238	University of California-Davis	32273	22	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17270	58461	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 32,273 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
239	University of California-Riverside	22600	22	76.39	1,090 – 1,310	14562	48593	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, the University of California-Riverside accepts 76% of applicants. They request $80 for undergraduate applications and $135 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at the University of California-Riverside will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of California-Riverside,......Read more Undergraduates 22,600 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.3% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
240	University of California-Santa Cruz	17940	22	65.79	1,180 – 1,390	18059	49716	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 49% 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 Undergraduates 17,940 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 65.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $18,059 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
241	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	5472	22	90.6	1,230 – 1,480	10777	62979	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA Located in Bothell, the University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 33% of students attending the University of Washington-Bothell Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students continued studying......Read more Undergraduates 5,472 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $10,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
242	Antelope Valley Community College District	13532	23	0	--	6110	28110	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA Undergraduates 13,532 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,110
243	California State University-Chico	13792	23	92.72	970 – 1,180	14630	50493	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 93% 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 82%....Read more Undergraduates 13,792 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 92.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
244	California State University-Long Beach	36082	23	46.27	1,030 – 1,240	10607	50062	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 46% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 36,082 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 21.1% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
245	Laurus College	1116	23	0	--	22326	33247	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA Undergraduates 1,116 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 27.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,247
246	San Diego Mesa College	19212	23	0	--	10316	35773	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA Undergraduates 19,212 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 4.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,773
247	Southern Oregon University	4235	23	88.62	980 – 1,230	17959	39326	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Located in Ashland, Southern Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Southern Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Undergraduates 4,235 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,326
248	Bellingham Technical College	2047	24	0	--	8294	43235	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Undergraduates 2,047 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
249	California State University-Monterey Bay	6907	24	97.4	960 – 1,160	14493	48648	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 Undergraduates 6,907 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 50.0% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,493 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
250	California State University-Sacramento	28820	24	93.99	930 – 1,140	10110	51074	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Based in Sacramento, California State University-Sacramento accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State......Read more Undergraduates 28,820 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $10,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
251	California State University-San Marcos	14977	24	95.1	950 – 1,130	10241	48673	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 14,977 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,241 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
252	Lionel University	370	24	0	--	28176	63721	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lionel University Carpinteria, CA Undergraduates 370 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
253	Los Angeles Pacific University	1685	24	0	--	22498	63721	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA Undergraduates 1,685 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 4.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
254	University of Massachusetts Global	5090	24	92.86	--	30523	55438	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo, CA Located in Aliso Viejo, the University of Massachusetts Global accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 31% of students at the University of Massachusetts Global will receive......Read more Undergraduates 5,090 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 14.3% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,438
255	ATI College-Whittier	149	25	0	--	20467	36256	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) ATI College-Whittier Whitter, CA Undergraduates 149 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 25.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,256
256	Angeles College	598	25	0	--	27081	26732	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Angeles College Los Angeles, CA Undergraduates 598 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,732
257	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	25255	25	75.17	1,010 – 1,260	11940	54466	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 46% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 25,255 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 8.7% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
258	California State University-Northridge	32756	25	93.45	900 – 1,110	7536	44372	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 93% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 32,756 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 19.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $7,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
259	Charter College	2157	25	100	--	33641	35427	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charter College Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Charter College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 2% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $6,328 on average. 25% of students continued studying at Charter College after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 2,157 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,427
260	Cypress College	15924	25	0	--	7253	35285	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cypress College Cypress, CA Undergraduates 15,924 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 8.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,285
261	San Jose State University	28008	25	84.61	1,010 – 1,240	13892	62448	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 37% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 28,008 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 38.9% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
262	California State University-Fullerton	38760	26	90.52	1,000 – 1,180	7064	48558	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 38,760 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 18.2% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
263	DeVry University-California	2382	26	98.5	--	34461	42178	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DeVry University-California Ontario, CA Based in Ontario, DeVry University-California’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at DeVry University-California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 52% of students continued studying at DeVry University-California......Read more Undergraduates 2,382 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 44.4% Acceptance Rate 98.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
264	Foothill College	12949	26	0	--	10805	48920	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA Undergraduates 12,949 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,920
265	Unitek College	5725	26	0	--	25458	62043	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Unitek College Fremont, CA Undergraduates 5,725 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 13.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,043
266	West Los Angeles College	9255	26	0	--	11164	32538	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA Undergraduates 9,255 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 4.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,538
267	American College of Healthcare Sciences	762	27	53.49	--	23980	26458	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American College of Healthcare Sciences Portland, OR Located in Portland, American College of Healthcare Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students at American College of Healthcare Sciences currently receive grant aid from the school. At American College of Healthcare Sciences, there is a 100% first......Read more Undergraduates 762 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 35.0% Acceptance Rate 53.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,980 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,458
268	North-West College-San Diego	636	27	0	--	45851	38921	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North-West College-San Diego San Diego, CA Undergraduates 636 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 12.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,921
269	Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education	1221	27	0	--	34897	50495	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA Undergraduates 1,221 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 42.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
270	San Diego State University	35782	27	36.19	1,100 – 1,320	14704	52620	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – 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 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 35,782 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 22.7% Acceptance Rate 36.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
271	Santa Monica College	23453	27	0	--	5685	31977	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Undergraduates 23,453 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,977
272	Solano Community College	9282	27	0	--	7102	35071	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Solano Community College Fairfield, CA Undergraduates 9,282 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,071
273	Carrington College-Sacramento	2207	28	88.7	--	40803	37870	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Undergraduates 2,207 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 9.7% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,870
274	Los Angeles Valley College	15999	28	0	--	13550	33987	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA Undergraduates 15,999 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 3.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,987
275	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	2318	28	0	--	27525	36007	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA Undergraduates 2,318 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,007
276	Shasta College	9073	28	0	--	7289	59213	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Shasta College Redding, CA Undergraduates 9,073 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
277	Taft College	4464	28	0	--	5025	33687	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Taft College Taft, CA Undergraduates 4,464 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 16.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,687
278	University of the People	36901	28	0	--	1575	63721	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of the People Pasadena, CA Undergraduates 36,901 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 3.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
279	Fresno City College	28071	29	0	--	9618	30049	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fresno City College Fresno, CA Undergraduates 28,071 Student-Faculty Ratio 29 11.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,049
280	Skyline College	9572	29	0	--	6639	41261	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skyline College San Bruno, CA Undergraduates 9,572 Student-Faculty Ratio 29 3.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,261
281	Career Networks Institute	1133	30	0	--	44485	52232	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA Undergraduates 1,133 Student-Faculty Ratio 30 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,232
282	Reach University	2124	30	100	--	21014	63721	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Reach University Oakland, CA Based in Oakland, Reach University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Reach University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 2,124 Student-Faculty Ratio 30 18.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
283	Bakersfield College	30746	31	0	--	16637	29867	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA Undergraduates 30,746 Student-Faculty Ratio 31 3.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,867
284	Los Angeles Film School	5472	31	95.1	--	30501	24375	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA Located in Hollywood, Los Angeles Film School accepts 95% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 28% of students attending Los Angeles Film School currently receive grant aid from the school. At Los Angeles Film School, there is a 51% first year retention rate and around 43% of......Read more Undergraduates 5,472 Student-Faculty Ratio 31 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,375
285	Moorpark College	14583	31	0	--	2727	37374	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Undergraduates 14,583 Student-Faculty Ratio 31 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,374
286	Rio Hondo College	17441	31	0	--	16449	35115	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA Undergraduates 17,441 Student-Faculty Ratio 31 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,115
287	Los Angeles Mission College	10690	32	0	--	15357	34437	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA Undergraduates 10,690 Student-Faculty Ratio 32 3.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,437
288	Modesto Junior College	18258	32	0	--	5605	34568	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Undergraduates 18,258 Student-Faculty Ratio 32 14.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,568
289	Santa Ana College	27248	33	0	--	5894	36845	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA Undergraduates 27,248 Student-Faculty Ratio 33 3.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,845
290	South Seattle College	5210	33	0	--	8012	43070	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) South Seattle College Seattle, WA Undergraduates 5,210 Student-Faculty Ratio 33 6.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
291	Northwest College of Art & Design	139	34	65.98	--	14818	27505	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest College of Art & Design Tacoma, WA Located in Tacoma, Northwest College of Art & Design accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 29% of students at Northwest College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 139 Student-Faculty Ratio 34 17.2% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,505
292	World Mission University	207	42	80	--	15785	63721	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) World Mission University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, World Mission University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students at World Mission University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At World......Read more Undergraduates 207 Student-Faculty Ratio 42 27.3% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
293	San Diego Global Knowledge University	173	50	0	--	0	58542	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego Global Knowledge University San Diego, CA Undergraduates 173 Student-Faculty Ratio 50 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
294	FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising	535	135	41.5	--	39494	40974	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA Undergraduates 535 Student-Faculty Ratio 135 938.5% Acceptance Rate 41.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,494 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,974