Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in California including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 3 | Pomona College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,675) | ✔ ($8,212) |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | ✗ | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,244) | ✔ ($8,653) |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (22,884) | ✔ |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Southern California | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,500) | ✔ ($6,930) |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (918) | ✔ ($8,916) |
| 9 | Soka University of America | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (572) | ✔ |
| 10 | Scripps College | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,087) | ✔ ($9,068) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in California including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | Pomona College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Southern California | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | Soka University of America | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Scripps College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in California. Among 10 best schools in California, all schools are NAA members, 9 schools are NCAA members, and 1 school is a member of NAIA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 3 | Pomona College | NAA, NCAA | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 12 athletic programs |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | NAA, NCAA | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 13 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Southern California | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | NAA, NCAA | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | - |
| 9 | Soka University of America | NAA, NAIA | - | - | - | 5 athletic programs |
| 10 | Scripps College | NAA, NCAA | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | - |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in California including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Pomona College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | University of Southern California | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Soka University of America | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | Scripps College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs