The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in California

Westmont College

82% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in California

• 1,284enrollment
• $33,112net price
• 1280-1458SAT range
• 30-33ACT range
• 3.59Avg GPA

University of the Pacific

93% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

• 6,277enrollment
• $28,164net price
• 1120-1423SAT range
• 25-33ACT range
• 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

University of Redlands

82% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

• 3,460enrollment
• $28,157net price
• 1113-1278SAT range
• 25-30ACT range
• 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Saint Marys College of California

88% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in California

• 2,765enrollment
• $32,129net price
• 1070-1253SAT range
• 21-28ACT range
• 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Azusa Pacific University

87% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

• 7,169enrollment
• $26,666net price
• 980-1240SAT range
• 21-28ACT range
• 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Whittier College

75% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

• 1,192enrollment
• $28,368net price
• 1140-1340SAT range
• 24-30ACT range
• 3.61Avg GPA

Point Loma Nazarene University

82% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

• 4,319enrollment
• $34,933net price
• 1170-1350SAT range
• 22-30ACT range
• 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

California Lutheran University

87% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

• 3,615enrollment
• $30,416net price
• 1150-1320SAT range
• 26-30ACT range
• 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Otis College of Art and Design

83% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Private Colleges in California

• 1,312enrollment
• $48,198net price
• 1130-1360SAT range
• 20-29ACT range
• 3.31Avg GPA

Dominican University of California

93% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in California

• 1,877enrollment
• $49,907net price
• 1088-1236SAT range
• 23-25ACT range
• 3.66Avg GPA

Mount St. Mary's College

76% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Private Colleges in California

• 2,440enrollment
• $28,717net price
• 900-1110SAT range
• 18-23ACT range
• 3.59Avg GPA

San Jose State University

77% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in California

• 35,751enrollment
• $14,219net price
• 1010-1240SAT range
• 19-26ACT range
• 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

Fresno Pacific University

75% Acceptance Rate

#28 Best Private Colleges in California

• 3,032enrollment
• $15,255net price
• 970-1240SAT range
• 17-24ACT range
• 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

University of California Merced

89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in California

• 9,103enrollment
• $13,549net price
• 960-1140SAT range
• 19-24ACT range
• 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

La Sierra University

92% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

• 1,614enrollment
• $25,076net price
• 880-1140SAT range
• 18-28ACT range
• 3.54Avg GPA

California State University Chico

95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in California

• 14,183enrollment
• $15,517net price
• 970-1170SAT range
• 18-24ACT range
• 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

Vanguard University of Southern California

75% Acceptance Rate

#30 Best Private Colleges in California

• 2,256enrollment
• $24,279net price
• 980-1200SAT range
• 19-25ACT range
• 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Sonoma State University

94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in California

• 6,637enrollment
• $15,507net price
• 950-1150SAT range
• 17-23ACT range
• 3.4Avg GPA