Colleges in California
Planning context for students researching schools in California. Each school below may be relevant to your search — verify program offerings, cost, and deadlines with the official school.
May be relevant: This is planning context, not an eligibility check. Verify program offerings, cost, and deadlines with the official school before applying.
- California State University-FullertonFullerton, Californiabachelorspublic38,546 students
- California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, Californiabachelorspublic35,924 students
- San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, Californiabachelorspublic35,377 students
- University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, Californiabachelorspublic34,948 students
- University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, Californiabachelorspublic33,475 students
- University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, Californiabachelorspublic33,068 students
- California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, Californiabachelorspublic32,691 students
- University of California-DavisDavis, Californiabachelorspublic32,253 students
- University of California-IrvineIrvine, Californiabachelorspublic30,197 students
- California State University-SacramentoSacramento, Californiabachelorspublic28,350 students
- East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, Californiaassociatespublic27,753 students
- San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, Californiabachelorspublic27,601 students
- Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, Californiaassociatespublic26,140 students
- American River CollegeSacramento, Californiaassociatespublic25,621 students
- California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, Californiabachelorspublic25,042 students
- University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, Californiabachelorspublic23,113 students
- University of California-RiversideRiverside, Californiabachelorspublic22,593 students
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, Californiabachelorspublic21,996 students
- California State University-FresnoFresno, Californiabachelorspublic21,605 students
- Pasadena City CollegePasadena, Californiaassociatespublic21,466 students
- Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica, Californiaassociatespublic21,440 students
- Fresno City CollegeFresno, Californiaassociatespublic21,251 students
- University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, Californiabachelorsprivate nonprofit20,443 students
- California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, Californiabachelorspublic19,562 students
- El Camino Community College DistrictTorrance, Californiaassociatespublic19,210 students
- San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, Californiabachelorspublic18,639 students
- Southwestern CollegeChula Vista, Californiaassociatespublic18,614 students
- Riverside City CollegeRiverside, Californiaassociatespublic18,346 students
- Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga, Californiaassociatespublic18,132 students
- University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, Californiabachelorspublic17,940 students
- Saddleback CollegeMission Viejo, Californiaassociatespublic17,684 students
- Sacramento City CollegeSacramento, Californiaassociatespublic17,657 students
- Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, Californiaassociatespublic17,280 students
- Fullerton CollegeFullerton, Californiaassociatespublic17,121 students
- San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, Californiaassociatespublic16,098 students
- College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, Californiaassociatespublic15,832 students
- San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, Californiaassociatespublic15,781 students
- Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier, Californiaassociatespublic15,684 students
- Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, Californiaassociatespublic15,358 students
- De Anza CollegeCupertino, Californiaassociatespublic15,264 students
- Mt San Jacinto Community College DistrictSan Jacinto, Californiaassociatespublic15,259 students
- Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, Californiaassociatespublic15,109 students
- California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, Californiabachelorspublic15,023 students
- California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, Californiabachelorspublic14,877 students
- Sierra CollegeRocklin, Californiaassociatespublic14,122 students
- Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento, Californiaassociatespublic14,023 students
- California State University-ChicoChico, Californiabachelorspublic13,631 students
- Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills, Californiaassociatespublic13,436 students
- Los Angeles Valley CollegeValley Glen, Californiaassociatespublic12,601 students
- California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, Californiabachelorspublic12,538 students
- San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino, Californiaassociatespublic12,234 students
- Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, Californiaassociatespublic12,163 students
- Moorpark CollegeMoorpark, Californiaassociatespublic12,082 students
- College of the SequoiasVisalia, Californiaassociatespublic11,562 students
- Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster, Californiaassociatespublic11,534 students
- Chabot CollegeHayward, Californiaassociatespublic11,392 students
- San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, Californiaassociatespublic11,271 students
- Los Angeles City CollegeLos Angeles, Californiaassociatespublic11,198 students
- National UniversitySan Diego, Californiabachelorsprivate nonprofit10,794 students
- Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, Californiaassociatespublic10,509 students
- San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, Californiaassociatespublic10,441 students
- Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine, Californiaassociatespublic10,286 students
- Ventura CollegeVentura, Californiaassociatespublic10,150 students
- Merced CollegeMerced, Californiaassociatespublic10,001 students
- Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, Californiaassociatespublic9,889 students
- California State University-East BayHayward, Californiabachelorspublic9,809 students
- Hartnell CollegeSalinas, Californiaassociatespublic9,453 students
- Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom, Californiaassociatespublic9,414 students
- Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley, Californiaassociatespublic9,346 students
- Golden West CollegeHuntington Beach, Californiaassociatespublic9,034 students
- Norco CollegeNorco, Californiaassociatespublic8,779 students
- California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, Californiabachelorspublic8,577 students
- California State University-StanislausTurlock, Californiabachelorspublic8,385 students
- University of California-MercedMerced, Californiabachelorspublic8,372 students
- California Baptist UniversityRiverside, Californiabachelorsprivate nonprofit8,179 students
- Solano Community CollegeFairfield, Californiaassociatespublic8,061 students
- Cabrillo CollegeAptos, Californiaassociatespublic8,002 students
- Los Angeles Mission CollegeSylmar, Californiaassociatespublic7,999 students
- College of San MateoSan Mateo, Californiaassociatespublic7,977 students
- Clovis Community CollegeFresno, Californiaassociatespublic7,956 students
- Evergreen Valley CollegeSan Jose, Californiaassociatespublic7,688 students
- Imperial Valley CollegeImperial, Californiaassociatespublic7,652 students
- Skyline CollegeSan Bruno, Californiaassociatespublic7,620 students
- Stanford UniversityStanford, Californiabachelorsprivate nonprofit7,554 students
- Chapman UniversityOrange, Californiabachelorsprivate nonprofit7,478 students
- Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley, Californiaassociatespublic7,393 students
College data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. This information is provided for planning context only — verify with the official school before applying.