Best California colleges with Engineering degrees

What California colleges offer engineering classes in 2025?

There are 10 California colleges where you can study and earn a degree in engineering. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in engineering based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $17,476 per year. California State University Los Angeles offers the cheapest engineering degree with an average net price of $4,551 annually. Search the entire U.S. for Engineering programs.

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University of California Davis
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Davis, CA

University of California Davis

Public 4 Year

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#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 39,707enrollment
  • $17,315net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1400SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Saint Marys College of California
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Moraga, CA

Saint Marys College of California

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,775enrollment
  • $31,615net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1253SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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California State University Long Beach
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Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,278enrollment
  • $9,731net price
  • 47%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,062enrollment
  • $13,833net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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California Baptist University
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Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,407enrollment
  • $28,596net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $7,303net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

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#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,080enrollment
  • $4,551net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 19

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California State University East Bay
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Hayward, CA

California State University East Bay

Public 4 Year

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  • 13,333enrollment
  • $10,874net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Oct 1

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Harvey Mudd College
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Claremont, CA

Harvey Mudd College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 949enrollment
  • $42,720net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1560SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

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