Eighteen California higher learning institutions earned the highest score — five stars — in Money's 2025 Best Colleges in America study. Money rated the country’s top 732 colleges using 25 factors: ...

A recent study ranked the top universities and colleges in the U.S. for 2026 with one California university making it to the top 10. The study, done by financial site WalletHub, looked at a number of ...

Looking for the best colleges in the West? A handful of California universities offer the most “bang for the buck” in the region, according to Washington Monthly. The Washington, D.C., media ...

UC Merced is among the top colleges in the nation for “social mobility,” according to U.S. News & World Report. The publication recently released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings — showcasing the top ...