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Public Universities in California

6 public universities in california on Collegepedia, ranked by selectivity and graduate outcomes — with real acceptance rates, SAT/ACT, net price and median earnings. Every number carries a source.

San Diego State University
San Diego, California · United StatesResearch University
Bachelor's DegreesMaster's DegreesDoctoral Degrees+2 more
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California · United StatesPublic University
Marine TransportationMarine EngineeringOceanography+2 more
San Jose State University
San Jose, California · United StatesResearch University
EngineeringComputer ScienceBusiness+2 more
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California · United StatesPublic University
Elementary Education (Bachelor of Arts)Biology (Master's)Psychology (Master's)+2 more
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California · United StatesResearch University
Bachelor's DegreesMaster's DegreesBlended Bachelor's and Master's Programs+2 more
Defense Language Institute
San Antonio (DLIELC); Monterey (DLIFLC), California · United Statespublic
General EnglishSpecialized EnglishInstructor Development+2 more