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Colleges in the San Francisco Bay Area
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2018 Best Colleges in the San Francisco Bay AreaAbout this List

The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. University of California - Berkeley

    • 4 Year
    • Berkeley, CA
    • 3,760
    8 Best Colleges in California
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade

  2. University of San Francisco

    • 4 Year
    • San Francisco, CA
    • 1,994
    21 Best Colleges in California
    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade

  3. Mills College

    • 4 Year
    • Oakland, CA
    • 660
    33 Best Colleges in California
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade

  5. California State University Maritime Academy

    • 4 Year
    • Vallejo, CA
    • 135
    37 Best Colleges in California
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade

  6. Saint Mary's College of California

    • 4 Year
    • Moraga, CA
    • 967
    49 Best Colleges in California
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade

  7. Dominican University of California

    • 4 Year
    • San Rafael, CA
    • 777
    58 Best Colleges in California
    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
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  9. Menlo College

    • 4 Year
    • Atherton, CA
    • 230
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade

  10. Holy Names University

    • 4 Year
    • Oakland, CA
    • 326
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade

  11. Cogswell Polytechnical College

    • 4 Year
    • San Jose, CA
    • 95
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
  12. Sponsored

    Touro University - Worldwide

    • 4 Year
    • Los Alamitos, CA
    • 32

    Freshman: I really love taking classes here because they are very flexible and work with you hand in hand. This university is perdect for wotking parents, single parents or any one who has a busy life style. Professors reachable and comprehensive, financial aid staff are are very attentive and entire staff work with you
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 34% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,572 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  13. California State University - East Bay

    • 4 Year
    • Hayward, CA
    • 1,667
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade

  14. San Francisco State University

    • 4 Year
    • San Francisco, CA
    • 3,133
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade

  15. Academy of Art University

    • 4 Year
    • San Francisco, CA
    • 2,181
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade

  17. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    • 4 Year
    • San Mateo, CA
    • 88
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade

  18. California College of the Arts

    • 4 Year
    • San Francisco, CA
    • 345
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade

  19. Notre Dame de Namur University

    • 4 Year
    • Belmont, CA
    • 466
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade

  20. Skyline College - San Bruno

    • 4 Year
    • San Bruno, CA
    • 394
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade

  21. The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

    • 4 Year
    • San Francisco, CA
    • 101
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
  22. Sponsored

    Biola University

    • 4 Year
    • La Mirada, CA
    • 2,072

    Junior: Biola is a Biblically sound, private Christian University. The people are extremely friendly and are usually God- fearing. Pretty much every professor is conservative and wants to get to know you on a personal level outside of the classroom. The campus environment is warm and welcoming, and it is very easy to make friends. Located in Southern California, Biola is close to many famous destinations like the beach, LA, and Disneyland! Dorm life is a major part of the campus community, but I am sure commuters are just as satisfied. I love Biola. The professors have taught me a lot about thinking Biblically about everything, the people are beautiful, the weather is great, and my friends are incredible. You should definitely check it out!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $32,273 Net Price
    • 950-1220 SAT Range
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  23. Unitek College

    • 4 Year
    • Fremont, CA
    • 123
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade

  24. San Francisco Conservatory of Music

    • 4 Year
    • San Francisco, CA
    • 68
    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade

  25. San Francisco Art Institute

    • 4 Year
    • San Francisco, CA
    • 150
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade

  26. Expression College for Digital Arts

    • 4 Year
    • Emeryville, CA
    • 127
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade

  27. SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary

    • 4 Year
    • Oakland, CA
    • 37
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade

  30. Lincoln University - California

    • 4 Year
    • Oakland, CA
    • 5
    • C
      Overall Niche Grade

  31. Samuel Merritt University

    • 4 Year
    • Oakland, CA
    • 121
    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade

  32. Patten University

    • 4 Year
    • Oakland, CA
    • 17
    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
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