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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 145–168 of 631 schools

AAU
Private for-profit

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Admission
Open
Students
5,498
Retention
75%
Programs
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsDrafting and Design Technology/TechnicianModeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation +39
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LAF
Private for-profit

Los Angeles Film School

Hollywood, CA

Admission
Open
Students
5,472
Retention
51%
Programs
9
CampusOnlineHybrid
Music TechnologyMusic Theory and CompositionCinematography and Film/Video Production +6
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BU
Private nonprofit

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

Students
5,434
Retention
84%
Programs
83
Awards 2024-25
1,187
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralCinematography and Film/Video Production +80
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LAS
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,371
Retention
52%
Programs
44
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesChild Care Provider/Assistant +41
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CC
Public

Compton College

Compton, CA

Admission
Open
Students
5,225
Retention
50%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHumanitiesBiological and Physical Sciences +41
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ULV
Private nonprofit

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA

Students
5,021
Retention
64%
Programs
84
Awards 2024-25
1,665
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralCounselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services +81
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NVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,844
Retention
72%
Programs
61
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementBiology +58
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CM
Public

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA

Admission
Open
Students
4,838
Retention
71%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesRegistered Nursing +66
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PC
Public

Porterville College

Porterville, CA

Admission
Open
Students
4,784
Retention
51%
Programs
49
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social Sciences, GeneralHumanitiesBiological and Physical Sciences +46
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PLN
Private nonprofit
Students
4,757
Retention
86%
Programs
79
Awards 2024-25
1,364
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementExercise Science and Kinesiology +76
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CR
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,706
Retention
56%
Programs
62
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesHumanities +59
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AIU
Private for-profit
Students
4,530
Programs
36
Awards 2024-25
1,496
CampusOnlineHybrid
Marriage and Family Therapy/CounselingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, OtherClinical Psychology +33
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TC
Public

Taft College

Taft, CA

Admission
Open
Students
4,464
Programs
36
Awards 2024-25
846
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBiological and Physical SciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +33
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LC
Public

Lemoore College

Lemoore, CA

Admission
Open
Students
4,404
Retention
74%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesChild Care Provider/AssistantHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +43
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MC
Public

Mendocino College

Ukiah, CA

Admission
Open
Students
4,225
Retention
63%
Programs
71
CampusHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences +68
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LLU
Private nonprofit

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Students
4,210
Programs
98
Awards 2024-25
1,415
CampusOnlineHybrid
MedicineRegistered NursingDentistry +95
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CC
Public

Coalinga College

Coalinga, CA

Admission
Open
Students
4,175
Retention
70%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesChild Care Provider/AssistantAgribusiness +38
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WCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,128
Retention
68%
Programs
48
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesSocial Sciences, GeneralChild Care Provider/Assistant +45
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LTC
Public

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Admission
Open
Students
4,040
Retention
44%
Programs
58
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social Sciences, GeneralEducation, GeneralSociology +55
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PVC
Public

Palo Verde College

Blythe, CA

Admission
Open
Students
3,833
Retention
52%
Programs
37
CampusHybrid
HumanitiesSubstance Abuse/Addiction CounselingAutomobile +34
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CU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,658
Retention
75%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
1,308
CampusOnlineHybrid
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementRegistered NursingBusiness Administration and Management +40
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