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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 457–480 of 631 schools

C
Private nonprofit

CET-Colton

Colton, CA

Admission
Open
Students
162
Retention
85%
Programs
5
Campus
ElectricianWelding TechnologyHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +2
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SCS
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
161
Retention
0%
Programs
11
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiblePastoral Studies/CounselingCounseling Psychology +8
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FS
Private for-profit

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Admission
Open
Students
161
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
192
Campus
Metal FabricatorCAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianWelding Technology +1
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CCC
Private for-profit
Students
158
Retention
67%
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
377
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingDental Assisting/Assistant +4
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HS
Private nonprofit

Homestead Schools

Torrance, CA

Admission
Open
Students
158
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
110
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing +2
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BAC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
157
Retention
100%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Master Aesthetician/EstheticianHair Styling/Stylist and Hair DesignAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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SCH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
156
Retention
78%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageMedical/Clinical AssistantPhysical Therapy Technician/Aide +3
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C
Private nonprofit

CET-Soledad

Soledad, CA

Admission
Open
Students
155
Retention
91%
Programs
3
Campus
ElectricianTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorBuilding Construction Technology/Technician
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CIN
Public
Admission
Open
Students
154
Retention
100%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Social Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences +4
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LBS
Private for-profit

Lancaster Beauty School

Lancaster, CA

Admission
Open
Students
150
Retention
86%
Programs
5
Campus
BarberingCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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MLB
Private for-profit

My Le's Beauty College

Sacramento, CA

Admission
Open
Students
150
Retention
96%
Programs
3
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
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AC
Private for-profit

ATI College-Whittier

Whitter, CA

Admission
Open
Students
149
Retention
25%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Health +4
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PC
Private for-profit

PCI College

Cerritos, CA

Admission
Open
Students
149
Retention
100%
Programs
3
CampusOnlineHybrid
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianMedical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
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CC
Private for-profit

Capstone College

Pasadena, CA

Admission
Open
Students
148
Retention
93%
Programs
3
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianPlumbing Technology
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CCC
Private for-profit
Students
147
Retention
95%
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
589
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingDental Assisting/Assistant +5
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DU
Private nonprofit

Daybreak University

Anaheim, CA

Students
145
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
29
CampusOnlineHybrid
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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ZA
Private for-profit

ZMS The Academy

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
144
Retention
28%
Programs
5
Campus
BarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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CM
Private nonprofit

CET-Santa Maria

Santa Maria, CA

Admission
Open
Students
142
Retention
92%
Programs
3
Campus
Medical/Clinical AssistantBuilding Construction Technology/TechnicianBusiness/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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C
Private nonprofit

CET-Watsonville

Watsonville, CA

Admission
Open
Students
142
Retention
69%
Programs
5
Campus
Building Construction Technology/TechnicianWelding TechnologyConstruction Trades, Other +2
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AMU
Private for-profit
Students
140
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
33
CampusHybrid
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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