<p>WestSide and kgr are correct in their assessments of the UCs in engineering for out-of-staters. However, any other major would also be virtually as difficult an admit for a non-State student. This would appear to be true for most highly reputable public University systems in this country. Now, for the State College systems of the various states, I wouldn't know, & perhaps that would be a better place to start, after investigating their engineering dept's. I don't remember if any of those were on your list, but they may be matches for an out-of-stater with your scores, etc.</p>
<p>I have observed that recently it can be easier to get into a number of respectable private colleges than into a public as a non-resident. The more popular or more respected the major is at the public, the more true that is. The in-staters want & deserve the bargain & convenience of their home state if they can meet eligibility, & they and/or their parents have been paying taxes into that system for at least 2 and as many as 18 years or more. (That's why of course the standards are so high for non-residents, & even higher for internat'ls.)</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p>