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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 505–528 of 631 schools

SSC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
112
Retention
83%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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CSS
Private nonprofit
Students
112
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
55
CampusHybrid
Marriage and Family Therapy/CounselingClinical PsychologyIndustrial and Organizational Psychology +3
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GMC
Private for-profit

Galaxy Medical College

North Hollywood, CA

Admission
Open
Students
111
Retention
40%
Programs
5
Campus
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantSubstance Abuse/Addiction CounselingHealth Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator +2
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CA
Private for-profit

Coba Academy

Anaheim, CA

Admission
Open
Students
109
Retention
63%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyBarbering
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BAS
Public

Beaumont Adult School

Beaumont, CA

Admission
Open
Students
108
Retention
100%
Programs
1
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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BST
Private nonprofit
Students
108
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
26
CampusOnlineHybrid
Christian StudiesDivinity/MinistryTheology +1
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XCS
Private for-profit
Students
106
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
71
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing
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PCC
Private for-profit

Premiere Career College

Irwindale, CA

Admission
Open
Students
105
Retention
88%
Programs
5
Campus
Surgical Technology/TechnologistSterile Processing Technology/TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +2
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IDI
Private for-profit

Interior Designers Institute

Newport Beach, CA

Admission
Open
Students
102
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
50
CampusHybrid
Interior DesignInterior Architecture
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MTS
Private for-profit

Modern Technology School

Fountain Valley, CA

Admission
Open
Students
101
Retention
64%
Programs
3
Campus
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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PSU
Private nonprofit

Pacific States University

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
101
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBusiness/CommerceAccounting +1
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VCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
100
Retention
86%
Programs
6
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMassage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +3
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DTS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
99
Retention
91%
Programs
1
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
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SAB
Private for-profit

Santa Ana Beauty College

Santa Ana, CA

Admission
Open
Students
99
Retention
92%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristBarbering +1
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BBC
Private for-profit

Bridges Beauty College

Victorville, CA

Admission
Open
Students
98
Retention
89%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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CHD
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
98
Retention
88%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering +2
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C
Private nonprofit

CET-Coachella

Coachella, CA

Admission
Open
Students
96
Retention
95%
Programs
3
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianBusiness/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryBuilding Construction Technology/Technician
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SDC
Private nonprofit
Students
96
Retention
86%
Programs
19
Awards 2024-25
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCommunicationExercise Science and Kinesiology +16
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