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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 337–360 of 631 schools

LU
Private nonprofit

Lincoln University

Oakland, CA

Admission
Open
Students
436
Retention
89%
Programs
4
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementDiagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianFinance +1
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AJU
Private nonprofit

American Jewish University

Los Angeles, CA

Students
424
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
125
CampusOnlineHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingTeacher Education, Multiple LevelsRabbinical Studies +5
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SCI
Private nonprofit
Students
418
Retention
91%
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
163
Campus
Architectural and Building Sciences/TechnologyAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsEducational Evaluation and Research +2
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CCH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
416
Retention
77%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantDental Assisting/Assistant +4
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PC
Private for-profit

Platt College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

Admission
Open
Students
413
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
211
CampusHybrid
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantMedical/Clinical Assistant +7
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MBC
Private for-profit

Moler Barber College

Oakland, CA

Admission
Open
Students
411
Retention
89%
Programs
3
Campus
BarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology
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LU
Private for-profit

Lionel University

Carpinteria, CA

Admission
Open
Students
403
Retention
75%
Programs
4
Online
Exercise Physiology and KinesiologyPhysical Fitness TechnicianSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness +1
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NCC
Private for-profit

National Career College

Panorama City, CA

Admission
Open
Students
398
Retention
88%
Programs
7
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantDental Assisting/AssistantHealth +4
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
395
Retention
86%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering
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SFB
Private nonprofit
Students
389
Retention
72%
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
244
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer ScienceBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherElectrical and Electronics Engineering +4
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NC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
381
Retention
67%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingDental Assisting/AssistantMedical Insurance Specialist +3
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AMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
365
Retention
100%
Programs
1
Campus
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
364
Retention
80%
Programs
3
CampusHybrid
ElectricianAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
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MI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
359
Retention
90%
Programs
7
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMedical/Clinical Assistant +4
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MID
Private for-profit

Milan Institute-Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

Admission
Open
Students
356
Retention
90%
Programs
8
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +5
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CAU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
350
Retention
69%
Programs
3
CampusOnlineHybrid
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAviation/Airway Management and Operations
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ABC
Private for-profit

Advance Beauty College

Garden Grove, CA

Admission
Open
Students
346
Retention
89%
Programs
5
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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AIM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
343
Retention
70%
Programs
2
Campus
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
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