Any recommendations for California colleges with the highest acceptance rates?

I'm trying to figure out some safety schools to apply to in California, and I'm looking for colleges with high acceptance rates. What are your suggestions for institutions that are a bit less competitive but still offer a good education?

Sure, I'd be glad to help you with some suggestions for safety schools in California with higher acceptance rates. Keep in mind that while these schools may have higher acceptance rates, they still provide a quality education and can offer unique experiences for students. Here are a few options to consider:

1. California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) - Known for its diverse student body, Cal State LA offers various undergraduate programs, including in business, psychology, and engineering. The acceptance rate is around 87%.

2. California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) - With an acceptance rate of around 92%, Sacramento State is well-regarded for its programs in business, nursing, and criminal justice.

3. California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) - With an acceptance rate of around 89%, CSUDH is known for its strong liberal arts programs, as well as business and health science offerings.

4. San Francisco State University (SFSU) - Located in the vibrant city of San Francisco, SFSU has an acceptance rate of about 90% and offers programs in business and communication, as well as liberal arts-oriented ones.

5. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) - With an 87% acceptance rate, CSUF has strong programs in business administration, communicative disorders, and psychology.

6. California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) - With an acceptance rate of around 93%, CSUEB offers a range of undergraduate programs, including in business administration, criminal justice, and psychology.

Remember that it's essential to research and visit these schools, if possible, to determine their fit for you personally. While applying to schools where you're likely to be admitted is wise, you want to be sure you'd actually enjoy yourself once arriving on campus as well. Factors such as location, campus culture, available majors, extracurricular activities, and financial aid are essential considerations when choosing a safety school in California.

Finally, do remember that a school's overall acceptance rate doesn't always reflect your personal odds of acceptance. Depending on your credentials, you could have an excellent shot of being accepted at a particular school, even if the overall rate is more competitive than those listed above.

If you want to know how your application as a whole stacks up at a certain California school, I'd check out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which accounts for all quantifiable elements of your application, including GPA, course rigor, test scores (if you have them/if the school accepts them - all CSU and UC campuses are test-blind, so they don't consider standardized test scores at all), and extracurriculars to give you personalized odds of acceptance at over 1,600 colleges all across the country, including many in California: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator

Even better, this tool will also give you suggestions on how to improve your chances, for example by raising your GPA slightly or earning a leadership position in one of your extracurriculars. Happy safety school hunting!