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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 313–336 of 631 schools

PMI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
537
Retention
81%
Programs
6
Campus
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantDental Assisting/Assistant +4
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ICC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
535
Retention
86%
Programs
6
CampusOnlineHybrid
ElectricianSubstance Abuse/Addiction CounselingHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +3
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
528
Retention
80%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianDental Assisting/Assistant +4
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G
Private for-profit

Gnomon

North Hollywood, CA

Students
526
Retention
90%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
96
CampusHybrid
Digital ArtsGame and Interactive Media Design
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CSA
Private nonprofit
Students
523
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
93
CampusHybrid
Marriage and Family Therapy/CounselingClinical PsychologyForensic Psychology +6
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WI
Private nonprofit

The Wright Institute

Berkeley, CA

Students
518
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
187
Campus
Clinical PsychologyCounseling Psychology
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NPC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
516
Retention
100%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +5
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NCE
Private for-profit

National Career Education

Citrus Heights, CA

Admission
Open
Students
515
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
458
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianPhlebotomy Technician +1
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NC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
513
Retention
87%
Programs
8
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMedical Insurance SpecialistDental Assisting/Assistant +5
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SCI
Private for-profit
Students
510
Retention
100%
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
401
CampusOnlineHybrid
ElectricianAutomation Engineer Technology/TechnicianBiomedical Technology/Technician +5
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WMU
Private nonprofit

World Mission University

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
510
Retention
100%
Programs
14
CampusOnlineHybrid
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, OtherTheologyGeneral Studies +11
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PC
Private for-profit

Platt College-Ontario

Ontario, CA

Admission
Open
Students
500
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
262
CampusHybrid
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantMedical/Clinical Assistant +8
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PC
Private for-profit

Platt College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA

Admission
Open
Students
498
Programs
12
Awards 2024-25
278
CampusOnlineHybrid
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +9
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SUA
Private nonprofit

Soka University of America

Aliso Viejo, CA

Students
495
Retention
90%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
128
Campus
Liberal Arts and SciencesEducational Leadership and Administration
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HLP
Public
Students
491
Retention
91%
Programs
15
Awards 2024-25
638
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistAutomobileNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +12
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USV
Private for-profit
Students
477
Retention
69%
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
112
CampusOnlineHybrid
Modeling, Virtual Environments and SimulationMusic TechnologyAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects +4
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AUH
Private for-profit
Students
473
Retention
100%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
173
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPharmacyFamily Practice Nurse/Nursing +6
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HCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
447
Retention
81%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianPhlebotomy TechnicianMedical Insurance Specialist +9
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
447
Retention
80%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantDental Assisting/AssistantSurgical Technology/Technologist +4
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AIB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
442
Retention
95%
Programs
4
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +1
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SFC
Private nonprofit
Students
439
Retention
93%
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
156
Campus
Stringed InstrumentsVoice and OperaKeyboard Instruments +8
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CC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
436
Retention
72%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/AssistantVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +2
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