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Colleges and universities in California

California has 631 colleges and universities in our directory (172 public, 161 private nonprofit, 298 for-profit). Together they enroll about 2,743,109 students. 259 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Los Angeles (45), San Diego (28), Sacramento (18), San Francisco (17), Pasadena (14), Riverside (13), Anaheim (12), Fresno (11), Berkeley (10), San Jose (10), Bakersfield (9), Oakland (9)

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Showing 217–240 of 631 schools

CS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,575
Retention
48%
Programs
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +35
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LSU
Private nonprofit

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA

Students
1,574
Retention
77%
Programs
73
Awards 2024-25
432
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance ServicesCriminal Justice/Safety StudiesBusiness Administration and Management +70
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EAS
Public

Escondido Adult School

Escondido, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,476
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
310
Campus
Phlebotomy TechnicianWelding Engineering Technology/TechnicianVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant +7
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PAS
Public

Poway Adult School

Poway, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,459
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
262
CampusOnlineHybrid
Real EstateHealth AideNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +7
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VAS
Public

Vista Adult School

Vista, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,426
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
317
Campus
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsPhlebotomy TechnicianAccounting +7
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,415
Retention
79%
Programs
9
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAutomobile +6
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CMC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,393
Retention
98%
Programs
48
Awards 2024-25
388
Campus
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsInternational Relations and AffairsPolitical Science and Government +45
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IT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,377
Retention
80%
Programs
14
CampusHybrid
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianPhysical Therapy AssistantHealth Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator +11
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UCV
Private for-profit

UEI College-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,373
Retention
87%
Programs
8
Campus
ElectricianMedical/Clinical AssistantAutomobile +5
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Gardena

Gardena, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,332
Retention
73%
Programs
11
CampusOnlineHybrid
ElectricianWelding TechnologyAutomobile +8
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WC
Private nonprofit

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA

Students
1,310
Retention
85%
Programs
34
Awards 2024-25
393
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/Managerial EconomicsExercise Science and KinesiologyRegistered Nursing +31
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CCA
Private nonprofit

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

Students
1,308
Retention
87%
Programs
24
Awards 2024-25
379
CampusHybrid
Human Computer InteractionAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsArchitectural and Building Sciences/Technology +21
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CIA
Private nonprofit
Students
1,277
Retention
82%
Programs
25
Awards 2024-25
408
Campus
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsActingCinematography and Film/Video Production +22
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OCA
Private nonprofit
Students
1,267
Retention
74%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
296
CampusHybrid
Digital ArtsFine/Studio ArtsGraphic Design +6
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NHI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,258
Retention
82%
Programs
3
CampusOnlineHybrid
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNutrition SciencesCooking and Related Culinary Arts
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PC
Private nonprofit

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA

Students
1,242
Retention
94%
Programs
77
Awards 2024-25
334
Campus
Environmental ScienceResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherOrganizational Behavior Studies +74
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,217
Retention
73%
Programs
6
Campus
ElectricianMedical/Clinical AssistantHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +3
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Reseda

Reseda, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,201
Retention
89%
Programs
7
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianDental Assisting/Assistant +4
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SU
Private for-profit

Sofia University

Palo Alto, CA

Students
1,145
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
310
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementComputer Science +1
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TUC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,144
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
371
CampusOnlineHybrid
Osteopathic MedicinePublic HealthHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +11
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SC
Private nonprofit

Scripps College

Claremont, CA

Students
1,137
Retention
94%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
318
Campus
Mass Communication/Media StudiesResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherPolitical Science and Government +65
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