Established in 1887, the Pomona College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Claremont (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Pomona College (PC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Pomona College (PC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. This 136-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1955, the Harvey Mudd College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Claremont (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has a branch campus in Claremont. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Harvey Mudd College (HMC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Harvey Mudd College (HMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. This 68-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2005, the University of California, Merced is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Merced (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of California, Merced (UC Merced) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of California, Merced (UC Merced) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 18-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UC Merced also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1911, the California State University, Fresno is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Fresno (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 112-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Fresno State also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1851, the University of the Pacific is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Stockton (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has a branch campus in San Francisco and Sacramento. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of the Pacific (UOP) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of the Pacific (UOP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 172-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.