Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in California. By school type, there are 2 public and 8 private schools in best schools in California. By school level, all 10 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Pomona College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 9 | Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 10 | Scripps College | Claremont, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in California is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | $62,484 | 3.68% | 95% | 5:1 | 18,283 |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | $63,255 | 2.69% | 94% | 3:1 | 2,401 |
| 3 | Pomona College | $62,326 | 7.02% | 94% | 7:1 | 1,716 |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | $64,150 | 10.35% | 91% | 8:1 | 1,389 |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | $13,747 / $44,524 | 8.57% | 92% | 18:1 | 46,430 |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | $14,850 / $45,627 | 11.33% | 94% | 19:1 | 45,307 |
| 7 | University of Southern California | $68,237 | 12.02% | 92% | 9:1 | 48,945 |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | $66,255 | 13.36% | 92% | 8:1 | 922 |
| 9 | Soka University of America | $37,450 | 56.63% | 87% | 7:1 | 455 |
| 10 | Scripps College | $63,434 | 27.91% | 84% | 10:1 | 1,099 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Californiaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.