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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 289–312 of 631 schools

AC
Private for-profit

Asher College

Sacramento, CA

Admission
Open
Students
649
Retention
47%
Programs
11
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceComputer Support SpecialistPharmacy Technician/Assistant +8
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CCJ
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
645
Retention
76%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/AssistantVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +4
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NUO
Private nonprofit
Students
640
Retention
0%
Programs
26
Awards 2024-25
54
CampusHybrid
Computer Software EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects +23
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NCD
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
636
Retention
100%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingSurgical Technology/Technologist +3
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MI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
635
Retention
92%
Programs
8
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +5
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CCC
Private for-profit

Central Coast College

Salinas, CA

Admission
Open
Students
631
Retention
89%
Programs
12
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantDiagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician +9
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CCI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
628
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
232
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMedical/Clinical Assistant +3
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KGI
Private nonprofit

Keck Graduate Institute

Claremont, CA

Students
622
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
340
CampusOnlineHybrid
Biological and Physical SciencesPharmacyPhysician Assistant +11
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LPU
Private nonprofit

Life Pacific University

San Dimas, CA

Students
621
Retention
73%
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
125
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPastoral Studies/CounselingTheology and Religious Vocations, Other +10
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CCI
Private for-profit

Career Care Institute

Lancaster, CA

Admission
Open
Students
620
Retention
69%
Programs
5
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRadiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerRegistered Nursing +2
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LCC
Private nonprofit
Students
618
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
153
CampusHybrid
ChiropracticRadiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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AC
Private for-profit

Angeles College

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
603
Retention
86%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingMedical/Clinical Assistant +3
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
598
Retention
83%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
ElectricianIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianGeneral Office Occupations and Clerical Services +3
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MI
Private for-profit

Milan Institute-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

Admission
Open
Students
582
Retention
91%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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PMI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
573
Retention
87%
Programs
8
Campus
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantRespiratory Care Therapy/TherapistDental Assisting/Assistant +5
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PCA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
570
Programs
12
Awards 2024-25
419
CampusOnlineHybrid
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantMedical/Clinical AssistantMedical Office Assistant/Specialist +9
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TAC
Private nonprofit

Thomas Aquinas College

Santa Paula, CA

Students
566
Retention
92%
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
119
Campus
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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MI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
560
Retention
89%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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AGS
Private nonprofit
Students
558
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
552
CampusHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingSpecial Education and TeachingSecondary Education and Teaching +1
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CCM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
556
Retention
100%
Programs
10
CampusHybrid
Surgical Technology/TechnologistDental Assisting/AssistantLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +7
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ICE
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
553
Retention
82%
Programs
4
CampusOnlineHybrid
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingBaking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefRestaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager +1
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