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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 553–576 of 631 schools

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Private for-profit

ABCO Technology

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
75
Retention
84%
Programs
9
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, OtherComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceComputer Programming/Programmer +6
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OVC
Private nonprofit

Oak Valley College

Rialto, CA

Admission
Open
Students
75
Retention
82%
Programs
1
Campus
Business Administration and Management
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SSA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
75
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology +1
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VAC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
74
Retention
100%
Programs
14
CampusHybrid
Network and System Administration/AdministratorPrepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician +11
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DSC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
73
Retention
93%
Programs
2
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology
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CCA
Private nonprofit

California College of ASU

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
71
Retention
25%
Programs
1
CampusOnlineHybrid
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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ICC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
71
Retention
58%
Programs
3
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
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NC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
71
Retention
80%
Programs
4
CampusHybrid
Medical Insurance SpecialistDental Assisting/Assistant +2
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LCB
Private for-profit

Lyle's College of Beauty

Bakersfield, CA

Admission
Open
Students
70
Retention
80%
Programs
4
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +1
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FCB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
69
Retention
90%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
69
Retention
73%
Programs
3
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantMedical Office Assistant/SpecialistGeneral Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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DBC
Private for-profit

Diamond Beauty College

South El Monte, CA

Admission
Open
Students
67
Retention
89%
Programs
4
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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MBB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
66
Retention
81%
Programs
5
Campus
BarberingCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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IBS
Private nonprofit
Students
65
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
14
CampusOnlineHybrid
Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherBuddhist StudiesDivinity/Ministry
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IC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
65
Retention
82%
Programs
3
Campus
ElectricianSubstance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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SSK
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
61
Retention
94%
Programs
2
CampusHybrid
Registered Nursing
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CCM
Private for-profit
Students
60
Retention
29%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
60
CampusOnlineHybrid
Music Technology
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JBB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
57
Retention
78%
Programs
4
Campus
BarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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