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 California

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Long Beach, CA
NCAA D1Beach TownSki Town
Admit
46% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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, CA
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
36% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

La Jolla, CA
Beach Town
Admit
27% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

Los Angeles, CA
NCAA D1Beach TownSki Town
Admit
9% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

Berkeley, CA
NCAA D1
Admit
11% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

Northridge, CA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Davis, CA
NCAA D1
Admit
42% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

Irvine, CA
NCAA D1Beach TownSki Town
Admit
29% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

Sacramento, CA
NCAA D1
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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, CA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
85% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Pomona, CA
Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
75% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Santa Barbara, CA
NCAA D1Beach Town
Admit
33% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

Riverside, CA
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

San Luis Obispo, CA
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
31% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Fresno, CA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Los Angeles, CA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
10% admit
Tuition
$60,446
ACT
ACT 32–35

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

Los Angeles, CA
NCAA D2Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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, CA
NCAA D2Beach Town
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Santa Cruz, CA
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
66% admit
Tuition
$41,196
ACT

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

San Bernardino, CA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

San Marcos, CA
NCAA D2
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Chico, CA
NCAA D2
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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

Carson, CA
NCAA D2Beach TownSki Town
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$17,622
ACT

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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