The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in California

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in California.

California High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Westmont College
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Santa Barbara, CA
 

Westmont College

Private 4 Year

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80% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,310enrollment
  • $36,412net price
  • 1212-1418SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,755enrollment
  • $30,975net price
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Redlands
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Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

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81% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,192enrollment
  • $28,054net price
  • 1078-1323SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Azusa Pacific University
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Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,487enrollment
  • $26,117net price
  • 994-1314SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Point Loma Nazarene University
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San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,494enrollment
  • $36,370net price
  • 1140-1410SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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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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89% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

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

Applications Due Jan 15

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Dominican University of California
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San Rafael, CA

Dominican University of California

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,026enrollment
  • $51,292net price
  • 1070-1291SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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California Lutheran University
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Thousand Oaks, CA

California Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

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89% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,413enrollment
  • $27,080net price
  • 1134-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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Otis College of Art and Design
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Los Angeles, CA

Otis College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,284enrollment
  • $49,440net price
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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William Jessup University
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Rocklin, CA
 

William Jessup University

Private 4 Year

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77% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,484enrollment
  • $28,171net price
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in California

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

Applications Due Dec 15

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

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95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 5,990enrollment
  • $15,113net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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California State University Chico
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Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,523enrollment
  • $15,187net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

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93% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,611enrollment
  • $28,076net price
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,908enrollment
  • $13,353net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

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87% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 41,962enrollment
  • $6,283net price
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Humboldt State University
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Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,156enrollment
  • $13,837net price
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

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96% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,431enrollment
  • $10,500net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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