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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 241–264 of 631 schools

CNI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,133
Retention
100%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +5
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NYF
Private for-profit

New York Film Academy

Burbank, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,132
Retention
66%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionActingPlaywriting and Screenwriting +9
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LC
Private for-profit

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,116
Retention
79%
Programs
6
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMedical Insurance SpecialistComputer Support Specialist +3
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UCP
Private for-profit

UEI College-Huntington Park

Huntington Park, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,079
Retention
80%
Programs
7
Campus
Medical/Clinical AssistantElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +4
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UCG
Private for-profit

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,073
Retention
76%
Programs
8
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +5
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POC
Private nonprofit

Pacific Oaks College

Pasadena, CA

Students
1,068
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
290
CampusOnlineHybrid
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsMarriage and Family Therapy/CounselingEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +6
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PAU
Private nonprofit

Palo Alto University

Palo Alto, CA

Students
1,065
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
348
CampusOnlineHybrid
Clinical PsychologyPsychology, General +3
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SU
Private nonprofit

Saybrook University

Pasadena, CA

Students
1,057
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
152
CampusOnlineHybrid
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherCounseling PsychologyPsychology, General +6
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,045
Retention
86%
Programs
7
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +4
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HIU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,025
Retention
52%
Programs
26
Awards 2024-25
303
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counseling PsychologyBusiness Administration and ManagementSocial and Philosophical Foundations of Education +23
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Fresno

Fresno, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,009
Retention
81%
Programs
6
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianDental Assisting/AssistantSecurity and Loss Prevention Services +3
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SU
Private nonprofit

Simpson University

Redding, CA

Students
992
Retention
60%
Programs
29
Awards 2024-25
239
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPsychology, General +26
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SC
Private for-profit

Summit College

San Bernardino, CA

Admission
Open
Students
989
Retention
80%
Programs
7
Campus
ElectricianWelding TechnologyPlumbing Technology +4
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UCC
Private for-profit

UEI College-West Covina

West Covina, CA

Admission
Open
Students
978
Retention
89%
Programs
9
Campus
ElectricianAutomobileHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +6
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PUC
Private nonprofit
Students
974
Retention
89%
Programs
54
Awards 2024-25
289
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPsychology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce +51
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DAS
Public

Downey Adult School

Downey, CA

Admission
Open
Students
953
Retention
27%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical Insurance SpecialistCourt Reporting and CaptioningMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +9
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HMC
Private nonprofit

Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

Students
951
Retention
96%
Programs
21
Awards 2024-25
228
Campus
Engineering, GeneralComputer ScienceMathematics and Computer Science +18
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
941
Retention
75%
Programs
12
CampusHybrid
ElectricianRespiratory Care Therapy/TherapistDental Hygiene/Hygienist +9
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FGU
Private nonprofit

Fielding Graduate University

Santa Barbara, CA

Students
915
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
352
CampusOnlineHybrid
Clinical PsychologyOrganizational Behavior StudiesApplied Psychology +6
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AUA
Private nonprofit
Students
910
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
380
CampusHybrid
Clinical PsychologyCreative WritingLiberal Arts and Sciences +4
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GCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
896
Retention
90%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingSurgical Technology/Technologist +4
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