2021 Best Affordable Colleges in California for Students from France
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With all of the options international students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking is part of that endeavor.
We analyzed 37 colleges and universities across California to determine which were the best for French students in California. Instead of depending on subjective information, we focus on objective factors to determine this ranking. These factors include such things as the total number of international students at the school and the school's overall value.
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Top Value Colleges in California for Students from France
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found California State University - Long Beach to be the best affordable school for French students in California in this year’s ranking. Located in Long Beach, California, the large public school handed out 9,179 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 6.0% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at CSULB come from such countries as India, China, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at CSULB is about $18,726 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,784 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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A rank of #2 on our list means California State University - Monterey Bay is a great place for French students in California working on their bachelor’s degree. CSUMB is a medium-sized public school situated in Seaside, California. It awarded 1,805 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 4.7% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at CSUMB are Japan, China, and Germany. International students at CSUMB can expect to pay, on average, about $19,098 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,156 per year.
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A rank of #3 on our list means San Diego State University is a great place for French students in California working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 8,719 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.4% are international. Students studying at SDSU come from such countries as China, India, and Kuwait. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at SDSU runs, on average, about $20,016. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,074 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. It ranked #4 on our 2021 Best Colleges for French students in California list. Cal Poly Pomona is a public institution located in Pomona, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,526 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Cal Poly Pomona come from such countries as China, Kuwait, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Cal Poly Pomona runs, on average, about $19,319. Graduate students pay around $18,377 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Out of the 37 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Fullerton, California, the large public school handed out 10,010 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 5.9% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Kuwait come to Cal State Fullerton to study. International students at Cal State Fullerton can expect to pay, on average, about $18,856 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,914 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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California State University - Northridge landed the #6 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California. CSUN is a public institution located in Northridge, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,572 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at CSUN come from such countries as Kuwait, China, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at CSUN runs, on average, about $18,923. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,981 per year.
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San Jose State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking. San Jose State is a public institution located in San Jose, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,192 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 10.2% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at San Jose State come from such countries as India, China, and Vietnam. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at San Jose State runs, on average, about $19,732. Graduate students pay around $18,790 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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California State University - San Marcos did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking, coming in at #8. Located in San Marcos, California, the fairly large public school awarded 3,749 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.8% are international. Students from as far away as China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia come to CSUSM to study. International students at CSUSM can expect to pay, on average, about $19,607 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $18,665 a year in average tuition and fees.
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San Francisco State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking. SFSU is a large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 6,627 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at SFSU are China, India, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at SFSU is about $19,184 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,242 per year.
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California State University - Channel Islands did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking, coming in at #10. CSUCI is located in Camarillo, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,147 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.6% are international. Students studying at CSUCI come from such countries as Germany, India, and France. International students at CSUCI can expect to pay, on average, about $18,697 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $17,755 a year in average tuition and fees.
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California State University - Los Angeles came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking. This large public school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 5,742 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 6.1% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Cal State LA are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Cal State LA runs, on average, about $18,665. Graduate students pay around $17,723 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #12, California State University - East Bay did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California. Located in Hayward, California, the fairly large public school awarded 4,189 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 7.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Cal State East Bay are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cal State East Bay is about $18,875 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $17,933 a year in average tuition and fees.
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California Baptist University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking, coming in at #13. Cal Baptist is located in Riverside, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,008 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 2.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Cal Baptist are China, India, and Rwanda. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Cal Baptist is about $37,018 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $14,320 per year.
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With a ranking of #14, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California. UCSD is located in La Jolla, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9,086 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 21.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UCSD come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCSD is about $44,454 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,666 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of California - Los Angeles ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for French Students in California list. Located in Los Angeles, California, the large public school awarded 10,102 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 13.8% are international. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and India come to UCLA to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UCLA is about $43,012 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $28,138 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.
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University of California - Irvine came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking. University of California - Irvine is a large public school located in Irvine, California that handed out 9,882 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 18.4% are international. Students studying at UC Irvine come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at UC Irvine can expect to pay, on average, about $43,529 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $28,458 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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California Lutheran University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for French Students in California list. CLU is located in Thousand Oaks, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 881 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 5.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at CLU come from such countries as China, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at CLU is about $45,982 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,600 per year.
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Menlo College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for French Students in California list. Menlo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atherton, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 174 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 20.7% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Menlo are China, France, and Germany. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Menlo is about $47,425 a year, on average.
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University of California - Berkeley ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for French Students in California list. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 10,523 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 16.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UC Berkeley are China, South Korea, and India. International students at UC Berkeley can expect to pay, on average, about $43,980 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $29,262 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of California - Davis came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking. Located in Davis, California, the large public school handed out 9,846 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 17.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UC Davis come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UC Davis is about $44,399 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,710 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.
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University of California - Riverside did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California ranking, coming in at #21. University of California - Riverside is a large public school located in Riverside, California that handed out 6,193 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.7% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UCR are China, India, and Taiwan. International students at UCR can expect to pay, on average, about $43,508 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $28,569 a year in average tuition and fees.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
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With a ranking of #22, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California. UCSB is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7,001 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 14.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UCSB come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at UCSB can expect to pay, on average, about $44,171 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,683 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
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With a ranking of #23, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California. This fairly large public school is located in Santa Cruz, California, and it awarded 5,426 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 9.6% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UC Santa Cruz are China, India, and Taiwan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz is about $43,824 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,997 per year.
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Loyola Marymount University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for French Students in California list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,856 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 9.5% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as Indonesia, China, and Saudi Arabia come to Loyola Marymount to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Loyola Marymount is about $53,051 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,922 per year.
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With a ranking of #25, University of the Pacific did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in California. University of the Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Stockton, California that handed out 872 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.5% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Pacific are China, South Korea, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Pacific is about $52,352 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $50,638 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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