CALIFORNIA

Stanford University is a large private university located in Stanford, CA ranked 2nd
in America. It has a total of 8,290 full-time undergraduate students and is highly competitive, accepting 4.34% of applicants. Stanford University offers 227 different majors and is best known for its human biology, industrial management, and earth sciences
programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $52,857 per year, Stanford University is very high-priced. 89.2% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $94,000 per year, which is 126% over the national median.

California Institute of Technology is a small private university located in Pasadena, CA ranked 19th
in the US. It has a total of 989 full-time undergraduate students and is highly competitive, with a 6.42% acceptance rate. California Institute of Technology offers 93 different majors and is best known for its computational mathematics, astrophysics, and physics
programs (nationally ranked 1st, 1st, and 2nd respectively). With a tuition cost of $52,506 per year, California Institute of Technology is very high-priced. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $85,900 per year, which is 107% above the national median.

Pomona College is a small private liberal arts college located in Claremont, CA ranked 20th
in America. It has a total of 1,680 full-time undergraduate students and is highly competitive, accepting 7.4% of applicants. Pomona College offers 52 different majors and is best known for its molecular biology, public policy analysis, and environmental science
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 7th, and 8th respectively). With a tuition cost of $54,380 per year, Pomona College is exceptionally high-priced. 89.39% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, entering the labor force. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $58,100 per year, which is 40% greater than the national median.

University of Southern California is a very large private university located in Los Angeles, CA ranked 24th
in the nation. It has a total of 21,909 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, with a 11.42% acceptance rate. University of Southern California offers 527 different majors and is best known for its communication and media studies, film, and gerontology
programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $57,256 per year, University of Southern California is extremely costly. 87.78% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $74,000 per year, which is 78% over the national median.

University of California-Los Angeles is a very large public university located in Los Angeles, CA ranked 33rd
in the US. It has a total of 33,703 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, with a 12.32% acceptance rate. University of California-Los Angeles offers 333 different majors and is best known for its psychology, sociology, and political science and government
programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $11,442 for students from California and $41,196 for those from out-of-state, University of California-Los Angeles is rather high-priced. 80.62% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $60,700 per year, which is 46% over the national median.

Claremont McKenna College is a small private liberal arts college located in Claremont, CA ranked 55th
in the nation. It has a total of 1,355 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting 10.3% of applicants. Claremont McKenna College offers 56 different majors and is best known for its systems science and theory, experimental psychology, and industrial management
programs (nationally ranked 4th, 9th, and 11th respectively). With a tuition cost of $56,190 per year, Claremont McKenna College is extremely expensive. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $72,900 per year, which is 76% greater than the national median.

Harvey Mudd College is a very small private liberal arts college located in Claremont, CA ranked 56th
in America. It has a total of 923 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting 13.67% of applicants. Harvey Mudd College offers 18 different majors and is best known for its mathematics and computer science
and physics
programs, which are respectively ranked 2nd and 20th in the nation. With a tuition cost of $58,359 per year, Harvey Mudd College is very expensive. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $88,800 per year, which is 114% above the national median.

University of California-San Diego is a very large public university located in La Jolla, CA ranked 66th
in America. It has a total of 31,840 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting 31.48% of applicants. University of California-San Diego offers 228 different majors and is best known for its biological and biomedical sciences, global studies, and cognitive science
programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $11,442 for students from California and $41,196 for those from out-of-state, University of California-San Diego is rather high-priced. 78.44% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $59,900 per year, which is 44% above the national median.

University of California-Berkeley is a very large public university located in Berkeley, CA ranked 68th
in the nation. It has a total of 32,700 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting 16.25% of applicants. University of California-Berkeley offers 315 different majors and is best known for its cellular biology and anatomical sciences, natural resources and conservation, and environmental studies
programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $11,442 for in-state students and $41,196 for those from out-of-state, University of California-Berkeley is rather costly. 58.68% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $64,700 per year, which is 56% over the national median.

Scripps College is a small private liberal arts college located in Claremont, CA ranked 71st
in the US. It has a total of 1,104 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting 32% of applicants. Scripps College offers 68 different majors and is best known for its human biology, environmental science, and fine art
programs (nationally ranked 10th, 26th, and 34th respectively). With a tuition cost of $56,970 per year, Scripps College is exceptionally expensive. 85.45% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $54,100 per year, which is 30% above the national median.

Pitzer College is a small private liberal arts college located in Claremont, CA ranked 83rd
in the nation. It has a total of 1,089 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting 13.7% of applicants. Pitzer College offers 71 different majors and is best known for its organizational behavior studies, human resources, and environmental science
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 6th, and 7th respectively). With a tuition cost of $55,734 per year, Pitzer College is extremely costly. 82.3% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $48,700 per year, which is 17% above the national median.

University of California-Davis is a very large public university located in Davis, CA ranked 86th
in the US. It has a total of 32,863 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting slightly over 3 in every 8 applicants. University of California-Davis offers 311 different majors and is best known for its design and visual communications, nutrition sciences, and biotechnology
programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $11,442 for in-state students and $41,196 for those from out-of-state, University of California-Davis is rather high-priced. 80.59% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $58,200 per year, which is 40% greater than the national median.

Santa Clara University is a mid-sized private college located in Santa Clara, CA ranked 87th
in the US. It has a total of 5,797 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 48.82% acceptance rate. Santa Clara University offers 93 different majors and is best known for its accounting and business management, web design, and ethnic studies
programs (nationally ranked 4th, 4th, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of $52,998 per year, Santa Clara University is extremely pricey. 82.27% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, joining the labor force. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $72,600 per year, which is 75% over the national median.

Occidental College is a small private liberal arts college located in Los Angeles, CA ranked 90th
in the United States. It has a total of 2,109 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, with a 36.69% acceptance rate. Occidental College offers 37 different majors and is best known for its critical theory and analysis, comparative literature, and cognitive science
programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 15th, and 19th respectively). With a tuition cost of $55,980 per year, Occidental College is very pricey. 79.62% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, entering the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $50,600 per year, which is 22% over the national median.

University of California-Santa Barbara is a very large public university located in Santa Barbara, CA ranked 97th
in America. It has a total of 24,638 full-time undergraduate students and is relatively competitive, accepting narrowly over 2/7 of applicants. University of California-Santa Barbara offers 182 different majors and is best known for its actuarial science, sociology, and experimental psychology
programs (nationally ranked 1st, 2nd, and 2nd respectively). With a tuition cost of $11,442 for students from California and $41,196 for those from out-of-state, University of California-Santa Barbara is rather high-priced. 64.93% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $55,300 per year, which is 33% above the national median.

Pepperdine University is a mid-sized private university located in Malibu, CA ranked 99th
in America. It has a total of 3,931 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting 31.72% of applicants. Pepperdine University offers 107 different majors and is best known for its public relations advertising and applied communication, organizational communication, and hispanic american studies
programs (nationally ranked 6th, 7th, and 8th respectively). With a tuition cost of $55,640 per year, Pepperdine University is extremely costly. 78.89% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $65,500 per year, which is 58% greater than the national median.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a very large public college located in San Luis Obispo, CA ranked 112th
in the nation. It has a total of 22,130 full-time undergraduate students and is relatively competitive, with a 28.42% acceptance rate. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo offers 123 different majors and is best known for its natural resources management and policy, agricultural mechanization, and construction management
programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 2nd, and 3rd respectively). With a tuition cost of $5,742 for students from California and $17,622 for those from out-of-state, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is moderately priced. 73.19% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $66,900 per year, which is 61% above the national median.

University of California-Irvine is a very large public university located in Irvine, CA ranked 116th
in the nation. It has a total of 31,386 full-time undergraduate students and is relatively competitive, accepting 26.54% of applicants. University of California-Irvine offers 291 different majors and is best known for its managerial economics, social psychology, and criminology
programs (nationally ranked 1st, 1st, and 2nd respectively). With a tuition cost of $11,442 for in-state students and $41,196 for those from out-of-state, University of California-Irvine is quite expensive. 46.45% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $58,400 per year, which is 41% greater than the national median.

Loyola Marymount University is a mid-sized private institution located in Los Angeles, CA ranked 121st
in the nation. It has a total of 6,978 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting more or less 3 out of 7 applicants. Loyola Marymount University offers 118 different majors and is best known for its playwriting and screenwriting, natural sciences, and recording arts technology
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 3rd, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of $49,550 per year, Loyola Marymount University is very high-priced. 75.59% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, entering the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $61,300 per year, which is 48% over the national median.

Chapman University is a mid-sized private institution located in Orange, CA ranked 131st
in the nation. It has a total of 7,626 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 55.65% acceptance rate. Chapman University offers 96 different majors and is best known for its playwriting and screenwriting, cinematography, and broadcast journalism
programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 6th, and 7th respectively). With a tuition cost of $54,540 per year, Chapman University is extremely high-priced. 69.79% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $54,500 per year, which is 31% over the national median.

Soka University of America is a very small private university located in Aliso Viejo, CA ranked 135th
in America. It has a total of 430 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 40.08% of applicants. Soka University of America offers 2 different majors and is best known for its liberal arts and sciences
program, which is ranked 5th in the US. With a tuition cost of $32,250 per year, Soka University of America is reasonably pricey.

University of San Diego is a mid-sized private university located in San Diego, CA ranked 138th
in the nation. It has a total of 6,279 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 48.69% acceptance rate. University of San Diego offers 92 different majors and is best known for its real estate, finance, and international business
programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 18th, and 21st respectively). With a tuition cost of $50,450 per year, University of San Diego is extremely costly. 77.61% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $60,000 per year, which is 44% above the national median.

San Diego State University is a very large public university located in San Diego, CA ranked 168th
in America. It has a total of 32,543 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting approximately one in three applicants. San Diego State University offers 232 different majors and is best known for its speech language pathology, gerontology, and health and fitness
programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 4th, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of $5,742 for students from California and $17,622 for those from out-of-state, San Diego State University is reasonably priced. 72.69% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $51,000 per year, which is 23% over the national median.

Loma Linda University is a small private university located in Loma Linda, CA ranked 172nd
in the United States. It has a total of 1,750 full-time undergraduate students. Loma Linda University offers 183 different majors and is best known for its clinical nutrition services, speech language pathology, and respiratory care therapy
programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 5th respectively). With a tuition cost of, Loma Linda University is very low-priced. 86.17% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $80,600 per year, which is 94% greater than the national median.

University of San Francisco is a large private university located in San Francisco, CA ranked 173rd
in the nation. It has a total of 7,393 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 64.42% acceptance rate. University of San Francisco offers 120 different majors and is best known for its entrepreneurship, advertising, and design and visual communications
programs (nationally ranked 5th, 17th, and 23rd respectively). With a tuition cost of $49,740 per year, University of San Francisco is extremely expensive. 67.27% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $62,300 per year, which is 50% above the national median.