Best Universities in California

California Maritime Academy

200 Maritime Academy Dr, Vallejo, CA 94590

Phone Number:
(707) 654-1000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Location:
Midsize City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
875 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
13 to 1

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

One Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Phone Number:
(805) 756-1111
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Small Suburban
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
19,471 (18,516 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
21 to 1

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768

Phone Number:
(909) 869-7659
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Midsize City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
21,190 (19,219 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
25 to 1

California State University-Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Phone Number:
(661) 654-2782
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
7,684 (6,155 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
21 to 1

California State University-Channel Islands

One University Dr, Camarillo, CA 93012

Phone Number:
(805) 437-8400
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Location:
Fringe Rural
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
3,783 (3,530 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
19 to 1

California State University-Chico

First and Normal Sts, Chico, CA 95929-0150

Phone Number:
(530) 898-6116
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Small City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
17,132 (15,803 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
23 to 1

California State University-Dominguez Hills

1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747-0005

Phone Number:
(310) 243-3300
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Location:
Small City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
12,851 (9,490 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
20 to 1

California State University-East Bay

25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542

Phone Number:
(510) 885-3000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Midsize City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
14,167 (10,912 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
23 to 1

California State University-Fresno

5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740

Phone Number:
(559) 278-4240
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
22,613 (19,359 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
22 to 1

California State University-Fullerton

800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831-3599

Phone Number:
(657) 278-2011
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Midsize City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
36,996 (31,428 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
24 to 1

California State University-Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0115

Phone Number:
(562) 985-4111
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
37,891 (31,673 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
23 to 1

California State University-Los Angeles

5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032

Phone Number:
(323) 343-3000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
20,743 (15,867 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
21 to 1

California State University-Monterey Bay

100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955-8001

Phone Number:
(831) 582-3330
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Fringe Rural
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
4,340 (3,877 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
21 to 1

California State University-Northridge

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330

Phone Number:
(818) 677-1200
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
36,208 (30,550 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
25 to 1

California State University-Sacramento

6000 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819-2694

Phone Number:
(916) 278-6011
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
29,011 (24,506 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
24 to 1

California State University-San Bernardino

5500 University Pky, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397

Phone Number:
(909) 537-5000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Midsize City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
17,646 (14,206 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
24 to 1

California State University-San Marcos

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

Phone Number:
(760) 750-4000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Small City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
9,148 (8,159 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
22 to 1

California State University-Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382

Phone Number:
(209) 667-3122
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Small Suburban
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
8,601 (6,906 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
18 to 1

Humboldt State University

1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299

Phone Number:
(707) 826-3011
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Remote Town
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
7,800 (6,998 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
20 to 1

Naval Postgraduate School

1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943

Phone Number:
(831) 656-2511
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Midsize Suburban
On-Campus housing:
No
Enrollment:
2,309 (0 undergraduate)

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182

Phone Number:
(619) 594-5200
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
34,889 (28,789 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
26 to 1

San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus

720 Heber Ave, Calexico, CA 92231

Phone Number:
(760) 768-5500
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Fringe Town
On-Campus housing:
No
Enrollment:
971 (708 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
17 to 1

San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Phone Number:
(415) 338-1111
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
30,014 (25,055 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
23 to 1

San Jose State University

1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192-0001

Phone Number:
(408) 924-1000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
32,746 (25,187 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
23 to 1

Sonoma State University

1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609

Phone Number:
(707) 664-2880
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Location:
Large Suburban
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
8,921 (7,763 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
21 to 1

University of California Hastings College of Law

200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102-4978

Phone Number:
(415) 565-4600
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Master’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
1,306 (0 undergraduate)
Phone Number:
(510) 642-6000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree
First-professional degree
First-professional certificate
Location:
Midsize City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
35,396 (25,151 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
20 to 1

University of California-Davis

One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8678

Phone Number:
(530) 752-1011
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree
First-professional degree
First-professional certificate
Location:
Small Suburban
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
30,568 (24,188 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
20 to 1
Phone Number:
(949) 824-5011
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
First-professional degree
Location:
Midsize City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
26,984 (22,122 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
23 to 1

University of California-Los Angeles

405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405

Phone Number:
(310) 825-4321
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
First-professional degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
38,220 (26,536 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
18 to 1

University of California-Merced

5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343-5603

Phone Number:
(209) 228-4400
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Fringe Rural
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
2,718 (2,534 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
15 to 1

University of California-Riverside

900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521

Phone Number:
(951) 827-1012
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
18,079 (15,708 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
23 to 1

University of California-San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

Phone Number:
(858) 534-2230
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
First-professional degree
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
27,520 (22,518 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
24 to 1

University of California-San Francisco

500 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0244

Phone Number:
(415) 476-9000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree
First-professional degree
First-professional certificate
Location:
Large City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
2,998 (0 undergraduate)
Phone Number:
(805) 893-8000
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Midsize Suburban
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
21,868 (18,892 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
22 to 1

University of California-Santa Cruz

1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Phone Number:
(831) 459-0111
Institute:
4-year, Public
Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Doctor’s degree
Location:
Small City
On-Campus housing:
Yes
Enrollment:
16,615 (15,125 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:
24 to 1