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Research Universities in California

11 research 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.

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California · United StatesResearch University
Biology and Biological EngineeringChemistry and Chemical EngineeringEngineering and Applied Science+2 more
Stanford University
Stanford, California · United StatesResearch University
Undergraduate Studies (66 fields)Graduate School of BusinessSchool of Engineering+2 more
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California · United StatesResearch University
EngineeringComputer Science / Advanced ComputingMedicine+2 more
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California · United StatesResearch University
Undergraduate Liberal ArtsEngineeringBusiness Administration+2 more
San Diego State University
San Diego, California · United StatesResearch University
Bachelor's DegreesMaster's DegreesDoctoral Degrees+2 more
Pepperdine University
Malibu, California · United StatesResearch University
Bachelor of Arts/Science (46 majors, 47 minors)Master of Arts in American StudiesMaster of Arts in Religion+2 more
Chapman University
Orange, California · United StatesResearch University
Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Juris Doctor (J.D.)+2 more
San Jose State University
San Jose, California · United StatesResearch University
EngineeringComputer ScienceBusiness+2 more
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California · United StatesResearch University
NursingPsychologyBusiness and Management+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
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, California · United StatesResearch University
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineDoctor of Dental MedicineDoctor of Veterinary Medicine+2 more