Public Colleges in California

California State University-Long Beach

#428 in Public Colleges#29 in California Colleges

California State University-Long Beach is a Public, four-years school located in Long Beach, CA. It is ranked #29 in California college ranking. Total 42,003 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $19,974.

Acceptance Rate46.27%

Graduation Rate69%

Enrollment42,003

Student/Faculty23 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$7,374 / $19,974

Graduate$8,898 / $18,978

Earning after Graduation $53,000

California State University-Bakersfield

#663 in Public Colleges#35 in California Colleges

California State University-Bakersfield is a Public, four-years school located in Bakersfield, CA. It is ranked #35 in California college ranking. Total 10,419 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,687.

Acceptance Rate93.85%

Graduation Rate50%

Enrollment10,419

Student/Faculty20 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$8,087 / $20,687

Graduate$9,611 / $19,691

Earning after Graduation $50,100

University of California-Merced

#1264 in Public Colleges#164 in National Universities#37 in California Colleges

University of California-Merced is a Public, four-years school located in Merced, CA. It is ranked #164 in national university ranking and ranked #37 in California college ranking. Total 9,110 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $46,541.

Acceptance Rate90.53%

Graduation Rate69%

Enrollment9,110

Student/Faculty20 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$14,653 / $46,541

Graduate$14,753 / $29,855

California State University-Fullerton

#514 in Public Colleges#39 in California Colleges

California State University-Fullerton is a Public, four-years school located in Fullerton, CA. It is ranked #39 in California college ranking. Total 43,662 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,070.

Acceptance Rate90.52%

Graduation Rate70%

Enrollment43,662

Student/Faculty26 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$7,470 / $20,070

Graduate$8,994 / $19,074

Earning after Graduation $51,800

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

#422 in Public Colleges#40 in California Colleges

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a Public, four-years school located in Pomona, CA. It is ranked #40 in California college ranking. Total 27,636 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,381.

Acceptance Rate75.17%

Graduation Rate68%

Enrollment27,636

Student/Faculty25 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$7,781 / $20,381

Graduate$9,305 / $19,385

Earning after Graduation $58,000

San Jose State University

#351 in Public Colleges#42 in California Colleges

San Jose State University is a Public, four-years school located in San Jose, CA. It is ranked #42 in California college ranking. Total 37,661 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $21,010.

Acceptance Rate84.61%

Graduation Rate69%

Enrollment37,661

Student/Faculty25 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$8,410 / $21,010

Graduate$9,934 / $20,014

Earning after Graduation $63,800

California State University-San Bernardino

#551 in Public Colleges#43 in California Colleges

California State University-San Bernardino is a Public, four-years school located in San Bernardino, CA. It is ranked #43 in California college ranking. Total 18,492 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,688.

Acceptance Rate93.74%

Graduation Rate55%

Enrollment18,492

Student/Faculty22 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$8,088 / $20,688

Graduate$9,612 / $19,692

Earning after Graduation $48,800

California State University-Fresno

#578 in Public Colleges#187 in National Universities#44 in California Colleges

California State University-Fresno is a Public, four-years school located in Fresno, CA. It is ranked #187 in national university ranking and ranked #44 in California college ranking. Total 24,427 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $19,941.

Acceptance Rate95.26%

Graduation Rate57%

Enrollment24,427

Student/Faculty22 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$7,341 / $19,941

Graduate$8,865 / $18,945

Earning after Graduation $48,500

California State University-Los Angeles

#598 in Public Colleges#47 in California Colleges

California State University-Los Angeles is a Public, four-years school located in Los Angeles, CA. It is ranked #47 in California college ranking. Total 23,163 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $19,764.

Acceptance Rate91.25%

Graduation Rate53%

Enrollment23,163

Student/Faculty21 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$7,164 / $19,764

Graduate$8,688 / $18,768

Earning after Graduation $49,900

California State University-Northridge

#651 in Public Colleges#49 in California Colleges

California State University-Northridge is a Public, four-years school located in Northridge, CA. It is ranked #49 in California college ranking. Total 38,313 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,058.

Acceptance Rate93.45%

Graduation Rate57%

Enrollment38,313

Student/Faculty25 to 1

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

Undergraduate$7,458 / $20,058

Graduate$8,982 / $19,062

Earning after Graduation $49,700