University of California System

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #10252 United States of America #2502

Campus of University of California System

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Institution Info

Founded: 1868
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 295,573 students
Faculty: 22 700
Endowment: $11.8B
Website: https://universityofcalifornia.edu

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University of California System is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1868. It is ranked 10,252nd globally among universities. The university has approximately 296K students, an endowment of $11.8B.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #10252 · Ranked	32,05

Research Output via OpenAlex

620

h-index

3,543,294

Citations

56,656

Publications

45,569

i10-index

4,98

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Motto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of California System's global ranking?

University of California System is ranked #10,252 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #2502 position.

When was University of California System founded?

University of California System was founded in 1868, making it 158 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend University of California System?

University of California System has a student body of approximately 295,573 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 13:1.

What is University of California System's research output?

University of California System has produced 56,656 research publications with 3,543,294 total citations and an h-index of 620, according to OpenAlex data.

What is University of California System's endowment?

University of California System has an endowment of approximately $11.8B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.