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| #97 in National Universities #26 in California Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,728 California Residents $21,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $10,252 California Residents $20,332 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $6,538 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 36.19% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 20.36% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 41,137 | Total Enrollment | |
| 35,782 | Undergraduate | |
| 5,355 | Graduate | |
| 2,454 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduate Rate | |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,288) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,688) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 27 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 2,117 | Number of faculty | |
| $117,223 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.