Colleges in California
Explore 282 colleges and universities in California. Compare tuition, admission rates, and student outcomes to find the right fit.
California at a Glance
Total Colleges
282
Avg. In-State Tuition
$17,992
Avg. Admission Rate
66%
Avg. Earnings (10yr)
$55,612
Avg. Out-of-State Tuition
$24,073
Avg. Net Price
$19,609
Avg. Completion Rate
51%
College Types in California
128
Public Institutions
154
Private Institutions
1,843,296
Total Enrollment
Top Colleges in California
1
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA
2
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA
13% admit1545 SAT$68,613
3
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
3% admit$65,898
4
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
4% admit1553 SAT$65,910
5
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
Los Angeles, CA
6
Gnomon
North Hollywood, CA
42% admit$37,635
7
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
48% admit1426 SAT$61,293
8
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA
10% admit1527 SAT$67,980
9
West Coast University-Ontario
Ontario, CA
$36,854
10
West Coast University-Los Angeles
North Hollywood, CA
$36,854
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