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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 121–144 of 631 schools

VVC
Public

Victor Valley College

Victorville, CA

Admission
Open
Students
8,423
Retention
71%
Programs
83
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesPsychology, General +80
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LPC
Public

Las Positas College

Livermore, CA

Admission
Open
Students
8,103
Retention
81%
Programs
91
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +88
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CSU
Public
Students
7,713
Retention
80%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
2,050
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralComputer Science +39
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WU
Private for-profit
Students
7,686
Retention
72%
Programs
33
Awards 2024-25
1,518
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementInformation Technology Project ManagementInformation Technology +30
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WVC
Public

West Valley College

Saratoga, CA

Admission
Open
Students
7,655
Retention
78%
Programs
117
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEconomicsBusiness Administration and Management +114
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OC
Public

Oxnard College

Oxnard, CA

Admission
Open
Students
7,361
Retention
76%
Programs
97
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesAutomobile +94
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MPC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,173
Retention
68%
Programs
91
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +88
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MC
Public

Merritt College

Oakland, CA

Admission
Open
Students
7,022
Retention
55%
Programs
59
CampusHybrid
Child Care Provider/AssistantHealth Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences +56
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UP
Private nonprofit
Students
6,944
Retention
88%
Programs
102
Awards 2024-25
2,178
CampusOnlineHybrid
PharmacyDentistryBiology +99
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MC
Public

Mission College

Santa Clara, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,909
Retention
73%
Programs
64
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology +61
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CHC
Public

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,768
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
1,426
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +52
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MCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,636
Retention
67%
Programs
61
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiologyBusiness Administration and Management +58
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CC
Public

Canada College

Redwood City, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,625
Retention
69%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementChild Care Provider/Assistant +63
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CCC
Public

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,538
Retention
72%
Programs
55
CampusOnlineHybrid
Biological and Physical SciencesLiberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +52
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YC
Public

Yuba College

Marysville, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,320
Retention
62%
Programs
60
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesSocial Sciences, GeneralBiological and Physical Sciences +57
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BCC
Public

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,278
Retention
63%
Programs
49
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHumanitiesBusiness Administration and Management +46
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APU
Private nonprofit
Students
6,272
Retention
84%
Programs
118
Awards 2024-25
2,327
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPsychology, GeneralMarriage and Family Therapy/Counseling +115
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CA
Public

College of Alameda

Alameda, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,141
Retention
62%
Programs
41
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesAircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician +38
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GC
Public

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA

Admission
Open
Students
6,083
Retention
69%
Programs
60
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesCriminal Justice/Police Science +57
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SSU
Public

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA

Students
5,891
Retention
79%
Programs
55
Awards 2024-25
1,636
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing +52
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UC
Private for-profit

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

Admission
Open
Students
5,725
Retention
89%
Programs
7
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMedical/Clinical AssistantPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other +4
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CSU
Public
Students
5,592
Retention
72%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
1,599
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +34
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CCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,549
Retention
27%
Programs
40
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHumanitiesChild Care Provider/Assistant +37
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