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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 265–288 of 631 schools

UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Stockton

Stockton, CA

Admission
Open
Students
868
Retention
88%
Programs
7
Campus
ElectricianMedical/Clinical AssistantHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +4
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WU
Private nonprofit

Woodbury University

Burbank, CA

Students
849
Retention
74%
Programs
25
Awards 2024-25
189
CampusHybrid
Architectural and Building Sciences/TechnologyBusiness Administration and ManagementAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects +22
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CPM
Public
Students
837
Retention
77%
Programs
12
Awards 2024-25
170
CampusOnlineHybrid
Marine Science/Merchant Marine OfficerMechanical EngineeringBusiness Administration and Management +9
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PGI
Private for-profit

Pacifica Graduate Institute

Santa Barbara CA, CA

Students
833
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
210
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counseling PsychologyPsychology, OtherHumanities +1
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MI
Private for-profit

Musicians Institute

Hollywood, CA

Students
824
Retention
80%
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
273
CampusOnlineHybrid
Music PerformanceMusical Instrument Fabrication and RepairRecording Arts Technology/Technician +3
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Oceanside

Oceanside, CA

Admission
Open
Students
814
Retention
83%
Programs
9
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAutomobile +6
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MC
Private nonprofit

Menlo College

Atherton, CA

Students
810
Retention
70%
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
270
CampusHybrid
MarketingPsychology, GeneralFinance +11
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
798
Retention
67%
Programs
13
CampusHybrid
ElectricianLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant +10
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WC
Private nonprofit

Whittier College

Whittier, CA

Students
795
Retention
66%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
216
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologyPsychology, General +42
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PCH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
786
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
394
CampusOnlineHybrid
Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineAsian Bodywork TherapyHealth and Wellness +3
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LCA
Private nonprofit
Students
775
Retention
84%
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
169
CampusHybrid
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsIllustrationGame and Interactive Media Design +2
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IBT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
765
Retention
79%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMedical Office Assistant/Specialist +3
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CLC
Private nonprofit
Students
759
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
270
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physical Therapy AssistantHealthMedical/Clinical Assistant +7
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NC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
717
Retention
76%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingDental Assisting/AssistantMedical Insurance Specialist +3
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HU
Private nonprofit

Humphreys University

Stockton, CA

Admission
Open
Students
699
Retention
100%
Programs
16
CampusOnlineHybrid
Higher EducationComputer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, OtherTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other +13
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MU
Private nonprofit

Minerva University

San Francisco, CA

Students
669
Retention
98%
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
184
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +3
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ACI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
664
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
1,226
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorWelding Technology
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MBK
Private nonprofit
Students
653
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
161
CampusOnlineHybrid
OptometryPhysician AssistantPharmacy +2
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NCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
653
Retention
76%
Programs
8
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingSurgical Technology/TechnologistMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +5
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NCB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
652
Retention
75%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMedical Insurance Specialist +4
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
650
Retention
88%
Programs
9
CampusHybrid
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianDental Assisting/Assistant +6
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