Colleges in California
California is home to 469 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for beach campuses and ski resort access, California offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
469 total in CaliforniaCalifornia State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton is a public 4-year institution in Fullerton, CA. Enrollment: ~38,546 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
California State University-Long Beach
California State University-Long Beach is a public 4-year institution in Long Beach, CA. Enrollment: ~35,924 students. Admissions are accessible (46% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University is a public 4-year institution in San Diego, CA. Enrollment: ~35,377 students. Admissions are selective (36% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego is a public 4-year institution in La Jolla, CA. Enrollment: ~34,948 students. Admissions are selective (27% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Los Angeles is a public 4-year institution in Los Angeles, CA. Enrollment: ~33,475 students. Admissions are highly selective (9% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Berkeley is a public 4-year institution in Berkeley, CA. Enrollment: ~33,068 students. Admissions are highly selective (11% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge is a public 4-year institution in Northridge, CA. Enrollment: ~32,691 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
University of California-Davis
University of California-Davis is a public 4-year institution in Davis, CA. Enrollment: ~32,253 students. Admissions are accessible (42% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
University of California-Irvine
University of California-Irvine is a public 4-year institution in Irvine, CA. Enrollment: ~30,197 students. Admissions are selective (29% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
California State University-Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento is a public 4-year institution in Sacramento, CA. Enrollment: ~28,350 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
San Jose State University
San Jose State University is a public 4-year institution in San Jose, CA. Enrollment: ~27,601 students. Admissions are accessible (85% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a public 4-year institution in Pomona, CA. Enrollment: ~25,042 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
University of California-Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Barbara is a public 4-year institution in Santa Barbara, CA. Enrollment: ~23,113 students. Admissions are selective (33% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
University of California-Riverside
University of California-Riverside is a public 4-year institution in Riverside, CA. Enrollment: ~22,593 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a public 4-year institution in San Luis Obispo, CA. Enrollment: ~21,996 students. Admissions are selective (31% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno is a public 4-year institution in Fresno, CA. Enrollment: ~21,605 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private 4-year institution in Los Angeles, CA. Enrollment: ~20,443 students. Admissions are highly selective (10% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $60,446/year.
California State University-Los Angeles
California State University-Los Angeles is a public 4-year institution in Los Angeles, CA. Enrollment: ~19,562 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public 4-year institution in San Francisco, CA. Enrollment: ~18,639 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
University of California-Santa Cruz
University of California-Santa Cruz is a public 4-year institution in Santa Cruz, CA. Enrollment: ~17,940 students. Admissions are accessible (66% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,196/year.
California State University-San Bernardino
California State University-San Bernardino is a public 4-year institution in San Bernardino, CA. Enrollment: ~15,023 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
California State University-San Marcos
California State University-San Marcos is a public 4-year institution in San Marcos, CA. Enrollment: ~14,877 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
California State University-Chico
California State University-Chico is a public 4-year institution in Chico, CA. Enrollment: ~13,631 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
California State University-Dominguez Hills
California State University-Dominguez Hills is a public 4-year institution in Carson, CA. Enrollment: ~12,538 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,622/year.
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