How SAT Score Changes over Past 5 Years for California Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average SAT score of California Colleges is 299. Compared to last year's score, the 2025 SAT score increased by 32 points.

Over the past 5 years, the SAT score of California Colleges has decreased by 353 points from 652 to 299. Of the 240 California Colleges, which consider SAT score for their competitive admission, 26 schools's SAT score is higher and 1 schools' score is lower than 5 years ago.

You can check 2025 SAT scores along with 25th and 75th percentile at California Colleges SAT/ACT score comparison table.

Comparison Table of SAT Score Changes for California Colleges

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SAT Score Changes from 2020 to 2025 at California Colleges
School Name2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-255-Year Change
Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA------
Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley, CA------
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster, CA------
Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA------
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA-1,1161,110
6		1,154
44		1,111
44		 6
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA------
Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CA------
Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA1,1801,226
46		1,235
10		1,245
10		1,265
20		 85
California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco, CA------
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA1,055-----
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA------
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA1,555-----
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA1,1551,190
35		1,235
45		1,227
8		1,240
13		 85
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA1,315-----
Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego, CA------
California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA------
California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA------
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA995-----
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA1,130-----
California State University-ChicoChico, CA1,070-----
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA------
California State University-FresnoFresno, CA995-----
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA1,090-----
California State University-East BayHayward, CA------
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA1,130-----
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA965-----
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA1,005-----
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA1,030-----
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA1,420-----
University of California-DavisDavis, CA1,280-----
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA1,330-----
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA------
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA1,180-----
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA1,375-----
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA1,345-----
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA1,260-----
Sofia UniversityPalo Alto, CA------
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA------
Cal Poly Maritime AcademyVallejo, CA------
College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CA------
Casa Loma College-Los AngelesSherman Oaks, CA------
Cerritos CollegeNorwalk, CA------
Chapman UniversityOrange, CA1,2601,310
50		1,300
10		1,340
40		1,350
10		 90
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA------
Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA1,1151,145
30		----
San Diego Christian CollegeSantee, CA999-----
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA1,4151,475
60		1,495
20		1,505
10		1,515
10		 100
University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA------
California College of ASULos Angeles, CA------
Crafton Hills CollegeYucaipa, CA------
Cypress CollegeCypress, CA------
De Anza CollegeCupertino, CA------
Design Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA------
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA1,1601,169
9		1,162
7		1,181
19		1,255
75		 95
East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, CA------
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CA------
Feather River Community College DistrictQuincy, CA------
Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA------
Fresno City CollegeFresno, CA------
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA1,0201,105
85		----
Glendale Career CollegeGlendale, CA------
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA------
Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA1,5301,520
10		1,5201,5201,535
15		 5
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA1,080-----
Humphreys UniversityStockton, CA------
Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach, CA------
American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CA------
Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA1,008-----
University of La VerneLa Verne, CA1,0551,020
35		1,137
117		1,1371,111
26		 56
Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach, CA------
Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA------
Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon, CA------
La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA1,0551,010
45		----
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA------
Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier, CA------
Los Angeles Valley CollegeValley Glen, CA------
The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA------
Los Angeles Mission CollegeSylmar, CA------
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA1,3001,335
35		1,380
45		-1,345 45
Menlo CollegeAtherton, CA------
MiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CA------
Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA------
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey, CA------
Moorpark CollegeMoorpark, CA------
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA1,005-----
Musicians InstituteHollywood, CA------
National UniversitySan Diego, CA------
Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego, CA------
Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA------
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA1,3651,415
50		1,440
25		1,430
10		1,450
20		 85
Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CA-1,245--1,330 85
Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA1,0151,090
75		--1,030 15
Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA------
Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CA------
Pacific States UniversityLos Angeles, CA------
Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA1,020-1,0951,060
35		--
University of the PacificStockton, CA1,2101,250
40		1,272
22		1,290
19		1,332
42		 122
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA1,3051,350
45		1,383
33		1,350
33		1,370
20		 65
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA------
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA1,1951,260
65		-1,2751,270
5		 75
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA-1,5201,5201,5201,525
5		 5
Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CA------
University of RedlandsRedlands, CA1,1401,195
55		1,196
1		1,201
5		1,229
28		 89
Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier, CA------
Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CA------
San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA------
San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA------
San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CA------
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA1,195-----
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA------
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CA------
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA1,030-----
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA1,2351,290
55		1,310
20		1,300
10		1,290
10		 55
San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia, CA------
William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA--1,125-1,135 10
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA1,125-----
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA1,3601,410
50		1,385
25		1,420
35		1,420 60
Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA------
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA1,4001,450
50		1,4501,475
25		1,490
15		 90
Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding, CA------
Shasta CollegeRedding, CA------
Simpson UniversityRedding, CA1,073-----
Skyline CollegeSan Bruno, CA------
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA1,162-----
Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CA------
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA1,050-----
Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA1,0451,090
45		----
Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles, CA1,1681,295
128		1,125
170		---
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA1,4351,475
40		1,500
25		1,495
5		1,500
5		 65
Taft CollegeTaft, CA------
Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA1,2901,275
15		1,315
40		1,245
70		1,310
65		 20
Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolSacramento, CA------
Victor Valley CollegeVictorville, CA------
West Los Angeles CollegeCulver City, CA------
Carrington College-SacramentoSacramento, CA------
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA1,2401,310
70		1,369
59		1,315
54		1,345
30		 105
Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA-1,2301,240
10		---
Woodbury UniversityBurbank, CA------
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical SeminaryLos Angeles, CA------
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA1,4951,520
25		1,540
20		1,545
5		1,545 50
Antioch University-Los AngelesCulver City, CA------
Antioch University-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA------
Platt College-Los AngelesAlhambra, CA------
University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo, CA------
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA1,040-----
Fremont UniversityCerritos, CA------
Pacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CA------
Southern California Institute of TechnologyAnaheim, CA------
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA1,2951,303
8		1,340
38		1,3401,422
82		 127
World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA------
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CA1,060-----
Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa, CA------
Platt College-OntarioOntario, CA------
American University of Health SciencesSignal Hill, CA------
Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana, CA------
California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA------
Los Angeles Film SchoolHollywood, CA------
CBD CollegeLos Angeles, CA------
PCI CollegeCerritos, CA------
Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CA------
California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA------
University of Antelope ValleyLancaster, CA------
InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaWest Covina, CA------
Northcentral UniversitySan Diego, CA------
ATI College-WhittierWhitter, CA------
University of California-MercedMerced, CA1,050-----
Los Angeles College of MusicPasadena, CA------
Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA------
United States UniversitySandy Springs, CA------
California Career CollegeCanoga Park, CA------
SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills, CA------
GnomonNorth Hollywood, CA------
University of the WestRosemead, CA------
Laurus CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA------
The Chicago School at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA------
Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CA------
Homestead SchoolsTorrance, CA------
Angeles CollegeLos Angeles, CA------
West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange CountyAnaheim, CA------
West Coast University-OntarioOntario, CA------
Unitek CollegeFremont, CA------
Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsSan Jose, CA------
Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA------
Touro University CaliforniaVallejo, CA------
New York Film AcademyBurbank, CA------
American Medical Sciences CenterGlendale, CA------
Bergin University of Canine StudiesPenngrove, CA------
John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido, CA1,0901,178
89		1,093
86		1,175
83		1,123
53		 33
Los Angeles Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA------
Beverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills, CA------
Platt College-RiversideRiverside, CA------
California Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA------
Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA------
DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario, CA------
Learnet Academy IncLos Angeles, CA------
Integrity College of HealthPasadena, CA------
University of Phoenix-CaliforniaOntario, CA------
Minerva UniversitySan Francisco, CA------
University of West Los AngelesInglewood, CA------
Lionel UniversityCarpinteria, CA------
California Jazz ConservatoryBerkeley, CA------
Abraham Lincoln UniversityGlendale, CA------
Claremont Lincoln UniversityClaremont, CA------
University of Saint KatherineSan Marcos, CA1,055-----
Teachers College of San JoaquinStockton, CA------
University of the PeoplePasadena, CA------
Chamberlain University-CaliforniaRancho Cordova, CA------
California Prestige UniversitySanta Fe Springs, CA------
America Evangelical UniversityGardena, CA------
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative ArtVan Nuys, CA------
Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA------
California Institute of Arts & TechnologyNational City, CA------
Platt College-AnaheimAnaheim, CA------
Unitek CollegeFremont, CA------
Haven UniversityGarden Grove, CA------
San Francisco Bay UniversityFremont, CA------
San Diego Global Knowledge UniversitySan Diego, CA------
North-West College-San DiegoSan Diego, CA------
Latin American Bible InstituteLa Puente, CA------
Oak Valley CollegeRialto, CA------
Golden Gate University-Silicon ValleySanta Clara, CA------
Humphreys College-ModestoSalida, CA------
MiraCosta College - San Elijo CampusCardiff, CA------
Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusLos Angeles, CA------
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusCalexico, CA------
Columbia College - Los AlamitosLos Alamitos, CA------
Columbia College - San DiegoSan Diego, CA------
Columbia College - Naval Base San DiegoSan Diego, CA------
Columbia College - ImperialImperial, CA------
Los Angeles CenterLos Angeles, CA------
Sacramento CenterSacramento, CA------
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National CityNational City, CA------
Agape College of Business and ScienceFresno, CA------
Daybreak UniversityAnaheim, CA------
California Northstate UniversityElk Grove, CA------
DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITYUkiah, CA------
Aria UniversityMilpitas, CA------
Reach UniversityOakland, CA------
Arizona College of Nursing-OntarioOntario, CA------
University of West Los Angeles - ChatsworthWoodland Hills, CA------
Average652358
294		304
54		267
37		299
32		 -353
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)
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