List of State Universities in California
State universities in California include the 23 campuses in the California State University and the 10 campuses in the University of California systems. Together, they enroll approximately 609,000 students and hire more than 138,000 faculty and staff members. You have a plethora of academic fields from which to choose in arts, science and technical fields. State universities vary in size, ranging from fewer than 10,000 students to more than 30,000. Campuses include city and rural landscapes.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is the oldest university in San Diego and the third oldest in the California State University system. SDSU offers 84 bachelor's degrees, 75 master's degrees, 15 doctoral degrees and 78 minors in art and culture, math, science, engineering and computer sciences. Approximately 34,000 undergraduate and graduate students study each semester. U.S. News and World Reports ranked the university one of "America's Best Colleges" in its 2009 guide.
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182
(619) 594-5200
sdsu.edu
Humboldt State University
Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, sits on 144 rural acres on the Pacific coast, in the Redwood Forests on Preston Hill. According to the university website, HSU offers 49 undergraduate majors, 84 minors, 12 graduate programs and more than 21 diploma and certificate programs. Programs include arts, humanities, social sciences, education, business, biology, forestry and oceanography. The university reaches out to Native American students, offering community development programs, career assistance, financial aid and scholarships. About 7,000 students attend HSU.
Humboldt State University at California State University
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 826-3011
humboldt.edu
Dominguez Hills
California State University, Dominguez Hills is located in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson. According to its website, CSUDH provides 45 undergraduate majors, 24 master's degrees and several certificate and diploma programs. Fields of study include business administration, teacher education, clinical sciences, music, computer science, theater arts, occupational therapy and nursing. The student body comprises more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students and high school students taking college courses. The university is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
California State University, Dominguez Hills
100 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-3696
csudh.edu
Fullerton
California State University Fullerton, in Orange County, boasts the largest student body in the California State University system, with more than 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Fullerton offers 150 degree programs: 55 bachelors, 50 masters and doctorates. Academic programs include arts, business and economics, engineering, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics. U.S. News and World Report ranks CSUF one of the "Top Public Universities" in the nation. "Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education" ranked the university the No. 1 college in California awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanic students.
California State University Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92834
(657) 287-2011
fullerton.edu
UC Santa Cruz
The University of California Santa Cruz enrolls more than 16,000 students a year. Undergraduates have more than 60 majors from which to choose, including humanities, arts and sciences, biological sciences and engineering. Masters and doctoral students have more than 30 academic fields from which to choose. According to its website, Santa Cruz's faculty and emeriti include members of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
University of California Santa Cruz
1156 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(831) 459-0111
ucsc.edu
UC San Francisco
UC San Francisco is a public university dedicated to graduate and postgraduate education in health services, offering 19 master's programs in biology, biomedical technology, nursing, dentistry and social and behavioral sciences. More than 2,000 students comprise the student body. The university invites undergraduates to participate in summer research programs. The university conducts research on stem cells, DNA, chronic ailments such as cancer and heart disease, and on degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The UCSF Medical Center is one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation, according to the university website.
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-9000
ucsf.edu
UC Merced
UC Merced is located on a 910-acre property in the San Joaquin Valley. UC Merced enrolls more than 3,000 graduate and undergraduate students each semester. Undergraduate programs include more than 30 degree offerings, in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, literature and culture, and history. Graduate programs include mathematics, biological engineering, physics, chemistry and world cultures. Merced's Sierra Nevada Research Institute conducts research on the environment, population growth, air quality and biodiversity.
University of California Merced
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
(209) 228-4400
ucmerced.edu
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