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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 193–216 of 631 schools

VUS
Private nonprofit
Students
2,246
Retention
70%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
557
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementExercise Science and Kinesiology +40
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ACC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
2,242
Retention
75%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered NursingDental Assisting/Assistant +9
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RU
Private nonprofit

Reach University

Oakland, CA

Students
2,230
Retention
80%
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
274
Online
Liberal Arts and SciencesTeacher Education, Multiple LevelsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other +3
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CC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
2,207
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
1,441
CampusOnlineHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingHealth and WellnessDental Assisting/Assistant +10
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ACC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
2,168
Retention
77%
Programs
9
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered NursingDental Assisting/Assistant +6
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CIA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
2,112
Retention
63%
Programs
7
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceComputerCloud Computing +4
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LCC
Public

Lassen Community College

Susanville, CA

Admission
Open
Students
2,038
Retention
57%
Programs
31
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesHumanitiesHistory, General +28
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CMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,019
Retention
67%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Biological and Physical SciencesRegistered NursingLiberal Arts and Sciences +38
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MC
Private for-profit

MTI College

Sacramento, CA

Students
2,000
Retention
77%
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
380
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantCosmetologyPhlebotomy Technician +13
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SMU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,926
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
883
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPhysician AssistantNursing Practice +8
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DUC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,900
Retention
85%
Programs
39
Awards 2024-25
956
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherRegistered NursingBusiness Administration and Management +36
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FTS
Private nonprofit
Students
1,890
Programs
7
Awards 2024-25
457
CampusOnlineHybrid
Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherTheologyDivinity/Ministry +4
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LAP
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
1,881
Retention
57%
Programs
17
Online
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesLiberal Arts and SciencesApplied Psychology +14
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OC
Private nonprofit

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA

Students
1,881
Retention
90%
Programs
36
Awards 2024-25
486
CampusHybrid
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsResearch and Experimental Psychology, OtherInternational Relations and Affairs +33
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CII
Private nonprofit
Students
1,874
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
556
CampusOnlineHybrid
Applied PsychologyCounseling PsychologyTranspersonal/Spiritual Psychology +10
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WJU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,865
Retention
77%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
555
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer ScienceCounseling Psychology +34
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CGU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,771
Programs
48
Awards 2024-25
550
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management ScienceEducation, GeneralTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +45
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PC
Private nonprofit

Pomona College

Claremont, CA

Students
1,700
Retention
98%
Programs
52
Awards 2024-25
465
Campus
Computer ScienceEconometrics and Quantitative EconomicsMathematics +49
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ACC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,644
Retention
74%
Programs
9
CampusHybrid
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingDental Assisting/Assistant +7
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UC
Private for-profit

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,616
Retention
80%
Programs
7
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianElectricianDental Assisting/Assistant +4
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CC
Private nonprofit

CBD College

Los Angeles, CA

Admission
Open
Students
1,581
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
468
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesHealth Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician +6
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