Lens covers 21 Division II colleges on the West Coast, 14 public and 7 private. They range from Menlo College (752 undergraduates) to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (25,042). Acceptance rates run from 62% to 98%, and 21 of the 21 admit at least half of applicants.
Division II colleges compete in NCAA Division II, which offers partial athletic scholarships (Equity in Athletics, 2024–25). In Lens, the West Coast means California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
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The 21 Division II colleges on the West Coast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, California | 2,759 | 88% | $44,458 |
| Biola University | La Mirada, California | 3,474 | 74% | $48,984 |
| California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt | Arcata, California | 5,612 | 98% | $8,250 in-state · $20,850 out-of-state |
| California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Pomona, California | 25,042 | 75% | $7,780 in-state · $20,380 out-of-state |
| California State University, Chico | Chico, California | 13,631 | 93% | $8,472 in-state · $21,072 out-of-state |
| California State University, Dominguez Hills | Carson, California | 12,538 | 93% | $7,449 in-state · $20,049 out-of-state |
| California State University, East Bay | Hayward, California | 9,809 | 97% | $7,583 in-state · $20,183 out-of-state |
| California State University, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | 19,562 | 91% | $7,160 in-state · $19,760 out-of-state |
| California State University, Monterey Bay | Seaside, California | 6,819 | 97% | $7,779 in-state · $20,379 out-of-state |
| California State University, San Bernardino | San Bernardino, California | 15,023 | 94% | $8,093 in-state · $20,693 out-of-state |
| California State University, San Marcos | San Marcos, California | 14,877 | 95% | $8,082 in-state · $20,682 out-of-state |
| California State University, Stanislaus | Turlock, California | 8,385 | 98% | $8,246 in-state · $20,846 out-of-state |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, Washington | 7,833 | 91% | $9,417 in-state · $27,526 out-of-state |
| Concordia University–Irvine | Irvine, California | 1,536 | 66% | $43,480 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, Hawaii | 2,392 | 86% | $34,392 |
| Menlo College | Atherton, California | 752 | 68% | $53,630 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, California | 3,188 | 84% | $46,250 |
| San Francisco State University | San Francisco, California | 18,639 | 96% | $7,950 in-state · $20,550 out-of-state |
| Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, California | 5,166 | 93% | $8,624 in-state · $21,224 out-of-state |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa, California | 1,933 | 62% | $41,700 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, Washington | 13,544 | 93% | $9,582 in-state · $28,707 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 II Colleges
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- Division II Colleges in the Southeast
- Division II Colleges in the Midwest
- Division II Colleges in the South and Southwest
- 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 I Colleges on the West Coast
FAQ
Which Division II colleges on the West Coast admit at least half of applicants? 21 of the 21: Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, East Bay, California State University, Los Angeles, California State University, Monterey Bay, California State University, San Bernardino, California State University, San Marcos, California State University, Stanislaus and 9 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Division II colleges on the West Coast? California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is the largest, with 25,042 undergraduates, and Menlo College is the smallest, with 752 (fall 2024).
How many Division II colleges on the West Coast are public? 14 of the 21 are public and 7 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.