Best Jesuit colleges in California
Catholic colleges in the Jesuit tradition, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Jesuit colleges in California3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in California.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Member institution of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, per the association's membership (data/supplement/traditions.json).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 7, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 2
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 3
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | $50,062 | $19,162 | $109,183 | 88% |
| Loyola Marymount University | $48,381 | $19,500 | $78,349 | 79% |
| University of San Francisco | $41,431 | $23,000 | $89,812 | 70% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.