best universities out on the west? somewhere close to the pacific ocean

College Search & Selection
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<p>which universities are good (at least reputable and prestigious) out in the west?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>Stanford, UCs (they’re dealing with budget cuts right now, though), Claremont Colleges (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pomona, Pitzer, and Scripps), USC, CalTech, Reed, etc…anything more specific? There are lots and lots…</p>

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<p>Stanford
Caltech
UC Berkeley
UCLA
USC
UCSD</p>

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<p>Pepperdine</p>