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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 169–192 of 631 schools

GAM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
3,437
Retention
60%
Programs
11
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered NursingMedical/Clinical Assistant +8
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CLU
Private nonprofit

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, CA

Students
3,351
Retention
79%
Programs
64
Awards 2024-25
1,101
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralInformation Technology +61
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CSL
Private nonprofit
Students
3,344
Programs
26
Awards 2024-25
937
CampusOnlineHybrid
Applied Behavior AnalysisPsychology, GeneralForensic Psychology +23
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BCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,226
Retention
67%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Child Care Provider/AssistantCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationCosmetology +40
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GGU
Private nonprofit

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA

Students
3,098
Programs
34
Awards 2024-25
2,087
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCounseling PsychologyComputer Science +31
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UR
Private nonprofit

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA

Students
3,087
Retention
84%
Programs
80
Awards 2024-25
1,072
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementSecondary Education and TeachingTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +77
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SU
Private for-profit
Students
2,928
Retention
84%
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
1,008
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingOccupational Therapy/Therapist +3
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FPU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,879
Retention
72%
Programs
80
Awards 2024-25
977
CampusOnlineHybrid
Elementary Education and TeachingSocial WorkCounselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services +77
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MUS
Private nonprofit
Students
2,860
Retention
85%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
515
CampusOnlineHybrid
TheologyDivinity/MinistryBusiness Administration and Management +39
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CC
Public

Columbia College

Sonora, CA

Admission
Open
Students
2,828
Retention
58%
Programs
48
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesFire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianHumanities +45
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SMC
Private nonprofit
Students
2,734
Retention
85%
Programs
91
Awards 2024-25
776
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceCounseling PsychologyBusiness Administration and Management +88
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USU
Private for-profit

United States University

Sandy Springs, CA

Admission
Open
Students
2,454
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
845
CampusOnlineHybrid
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNursing EducationRegistered Nursing +10
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SCC
Private for-profit

Smith Chason College

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
2,447
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
965
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing +4
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NPS
Public
Students
2,441
Programs
52
Awards 2024-25
2,272
CampusOnlineHybrid
Systems EngineeringPurchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts ManagementInternational Relations and National Security Studies, Other +49
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DU
Private for-profit
Students
2,403
Retention
52%
Programs
22
Awards 2024-25
1,394
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information TechnologyHealth Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianBusiness/Commerce +19
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TUW
Private nonprofit

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, CA

Admission
Open
Students
2,358
Retention
65%
Programs
23
CampusOnlineHybrid
Accounting and Business/ManagementPsychology, GeneralIndustrial and Organizational Psychology +20
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SJV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
2,318
Programs
21
Awards 2024-25
1,392
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianRespiratory Care Therapy/Therapist +18
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MSM
Private nonprofit
Students
2,312
Retention
71%
Programs
80
Awards 2024-25
683
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counseling PsychologyPsychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +77
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ACC
Private nonprofit
Students
2,308
Retention
86%
Programs
12
Awards 2024-25
644
CampusOnlineHybrid
IllustrationAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsGraphic Design +9
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HDM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
2,280
Retention
80%
Programs
14
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/AssistantVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +11
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