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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 361–384 of 631 schools

SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
342
Retention
83%
Programs
8
CampusHybrid
ElectricianLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +5
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BAV
Private for-profit

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA

Admission
Open
Students
341
Retention
77%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristMaster Aesthetician/EstheticianAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +3
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ABC
Private for-profit

American Beauty College

West Covina, CA

Admission
Open
Students
334
Retention
94%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyBarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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CCL
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
326
Retention
60%
Programs
4
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/AssistantVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant +2
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BA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
324
Retention
87%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Master Aesthetician/EstheticianHair Styling/Stylist and Hair DesignAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +3
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FBU
Private for-profit

Five Branches University

Santa Cruz, CA

Students
321
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
100
CampusHybrid
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
320
Retention
92%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
309
Retention
96%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyBarbering +1
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AEU
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
307
Retention
54%
Programs
7
Online
Divinity/MinistryTheologyCounselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services +4
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BTS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
307
Retention
91%
Programs
1
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
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NDD
Private nonprofit
Students
306
Programs
15
Awards 2024-25
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Clinical PsychologyBusiness Administration and ManagementSpecial Education and Teaching +12
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SCC
Private for-profit

South Coast College

Orange, CA

Admission
Open
Students
306
Retention
50%
Programs
4
Campus
Court Reporting and CaptioningLegal Assistant/ParalegalMedical/Clinical Assistant +1
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GMU
Private nonprofit

Grace Mission University

Fullerton, CA

Admission
Open
Students
301
Retention
80%
Programs
8
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/MinistryTheologyReligious Education +5
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MU
Private for-profit

Meridian University

Petaluma, CA

Students
297
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
45
CampusOnlineHybrid
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, OtherClinical PsychologyResearch and Experimental Psychology, Other +2
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NCN
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
294
Retention
68%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingDental Assisting/Assistant +3
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MC
Private for-profit

Mayfield College

Cathedral City, CA

Admission
Open
Students
292
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
300
Campus
Medical/Clinical AssistantHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMedical Office Assistant/Specialist +1
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UHC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
287
Retention
91%
Programs
4
CampusHybrid
Phlebotomy TechnicianMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +2
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