Lens covers 36 Division I colleges on the West Coast, 23 public and 13 private. They range from Saint Mary's College of California (1,947 undergraduates) to California State University, Fullerton (38,546). Acceptance rates run from 4% to 95%, and 22 of the 36 admit at least half of applicants.
Division I colleges compete in NCAA Division I, with or without football (Equity in Athletics, 2024–25). In Lens, the West Coast means California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
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The 36 Division I colleges on the West Coast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist University | Riverside, California | 8,179 | 85% | $41,228 |
| California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, California | 21,996 | 31% | $13,596 in-state · $34,665 out-of-state |
| California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield, California | 8,577 | 94% | $8,090 in-state · $20,690 out-of-state |
| California State University, Fresno | Fresno, California | 21,605 | 95% | $7,350 in-state · $19,950 out-of-state |
| California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton, California | 38,546 | 91% | $7,470 in-state · $20,070 out-of-state |
| California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach, California | 35,924 | 46% | $7,350 in-state · $19,950 out-of-state |
| California State University, Northridge | Northridge, California | 32,691 | 93% | $7,458 in-state · $20,058 out-of-state |
| California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento, California | 28,350 | 94% | $8,018 in-state · $20,618 out-of-state |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, Washington | 6,222 | 91% | $8,586 in-state · $25,959 out-of-state |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, Washington | 5,198 | 82% | $55,480 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, California | 7,094 | 45% | $62,357 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, Oregon | 30,743 | 77% | $14,400 in-state · $38,190 out-of-state |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, California | 3,553 | 63% | $69,918 |
| Portland State University | Portland, Oregon | 13,182 | 91% | $11,679 in-state · $31,074 out-of-state |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga, California | 1,947 | 87% | $57,803 |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, California | 35,377 | 36% | $8,728 in-state · $21,328 out-of-state |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, California | 27,601 | 85% | $8,410 in-state · $21,010 out-of-state |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, California | 6,552 | 48% | $61,293 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, Washington | 4,062 | 77% | $56,721 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, California | 7,554 | 4% | $65,910 |
| University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, California | 33,068 | 11% | $16,347 in-state · $50,547 out-of-state |
| University of California, Davis | Davis, California | 32,253 | 42% | $16,774 in-state · $50,974 out-of-state |
| University of California, Irvine | Irvine, California | 30,197 | 29% | $15,722 in-state · $49,922 out-of-state |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | 33,475 | 9% | $15,203 in-state · $49,403 out-of-state |
| University of California, Riverside | Riverside, California | 22,593 | 76% | $15,606 in-state · $49,806 out-of-state |
| University of California, San Diego | La Jolla, California | 34,948 | 27% | $16,758 in-state · $50,958 out-of-state |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, California | 23,113 | 33% | $16,414 in-state · $50,614 out-of-state |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu, Hawaii | 15,029 | 87% | $12,186 in-state · $34,218 out-of-state |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, Oregon | 20,497 | 88% | $16,137 in-state · $44,598 out-of-state |
| University of Portland | Portland, Oregon | 2,957 | 89% | $58,100 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, California | 5,671 | 52% | $59,486 |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, California | 5,287 | 62% | $60,492 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, California | 20,443 | 10% | $72,097 |
| University of Washington–Seattle | Seattle, Washington | 31,942 | 39% | $12,973 in-state · $43,209 out-of-state |
| University of the Pacific | Stockton, California | 3,204 | 71% | $57,080 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, Washington | 21,099 | 87% | $13,391 in-state · $29,950 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- Division I Colleges
- Division I Colleges in the Northeast
- Division I Colleges in the Southeast
- Division I Colleges in the Midwest
- Division I Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Division I Colleges in the Mountain West
- Liberal Arts Colleges on the West Coast
- Large Public Universities on the West Coast
- Smaller Public Universities on the West Coast
- Smaller Private Universities on the West Coast
- Catholic Colleges on the West Coast
- Christian Colleges on the West Coast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports on the West Coast
- Division II Colleges on the West Coast
FAQ
Which Division I colleges on the West Coast admit at least half of applicants? 22 of the 36: California Baptist University, California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Fresno, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Northridge, California State University, Sacramento, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Oregon State University, Pepperdine University, Portland State University, Saint Mary's College of California and 10 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Division I colleges on the West Coast? California State University, Fullerton is the largest, with 38,546 undergraduates, and Saint Mary's College of California is the smallest, with 1,947 (fall 2024).
How many Division I colleges on the West Coast are public? 23 of the 36 are public and 13 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.