The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in California

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in California that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

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

California High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

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77% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 35,751enrollment
  • $14,219net price
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,282enrollment
  • $13,267net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg 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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87% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,460enrollment
  • $5,801net price
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 19

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University East Bay
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Hayward, CA

California State University East Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 13,673enrollment
  • $11,464net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Oct 1

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California State University Chico
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Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,999enrollment
  • $7,507net price
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Azusa Pacific University
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Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $26,666net price
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,637enrollment
  • $15,507net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,579enrollment
  • $8,936net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of California Merced
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Merced, CA

University of California Merced

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 9,103enrollment
  • $13,549net price
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $28,164net price
  • 1120-1423SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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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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95% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,109enrollment
  • $10,463net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Humboldt State University
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Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

98% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,025enrollment
  • $14,325net price
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

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California Baptist University
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Riverside, CA

California Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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80% Acceptance Rate

#31 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 11,495enrollment
  • $27,304net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

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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

#20 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,319enrollment
  • $34,933net price
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Redlands
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Redlands, CA

University of Redlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,460enrollment
  • $28,157net price
  • 1113-1278SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Whittier College
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Whittier, CA

Whittier College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,192enrollment
  • $28,368net price
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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