California State University (CSU) is not ranked as a single entity in global university rankings, as it comprises 23 distinct campuses. However, several CSU campuses appear in national and international rankings. For example, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and San Diego State University are frequently recognized for their engineering and business programs.
In the 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Cal Poly Pomona ranked #3 among regional universities in the West. For global rankings, institutions like CSU Long Beach and CSU Fullerton have been noted for their research output and academic reputation, though they typically fall outside the top 500 worldwide.
