Well - you have UCLA on your list.
Class 32A Calculus of Several Variables has 210 in class.
33 Differential equations has 210 in class.
Other classes like Linear Algebra 40.
But don’t conflate rank or perceived pedigree with class size, etc.
You might do this for every school - but honestly, first things first, you need a budget and to find schools to meet said budget.
OK - I see you addressed the UCs - Despite their public status and larger class sizes, the concentration of intelligent individuals and startup opportunities in their vicinity could provide alternative paths for learning, through like-peers, internships, and part-time jobs…
No offense, that’s sort of - silly. That can be had at most every flagship. Start up mentality will be different in many places - but you can have top peers at many schools and find part time jobs anywhere (if they’re allowed given your international status.
I’m throwing out U of Alabama because it will be less than half of a UC. It has the most listed National Merit Scholars in the country. So you think the kids aren’t smart? Or U of Arizona, which for US out of state students, gives $32K off for a 4.0 - you don’t think they don’t have brilliant kids?
Today, a lot of the big flagships supplement with Honors Colleges and other enrichment to assure the over qualified are with a suitable cohort.
In the end, budget has to drive decisions and the UCs would be a disaster for you - but there are “like” colleges without the pedigree - and research can be done anywhere and jobs found anywhere (assuming your status). And if you have the “it” factor, you can find folks interested in business start ups to partner with.
Good luck.
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