Graduate Programs at California Best Colleges
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| Number of Schools | 666 schools |
|---|---|
| By Types | 172 public, 494 private |
| By Levels | 616 undergraduate schools 210 graduate schools |
| By Categories (where graduate program offered) | 31 National Universities 8 Liberal Arts Colleges 20 Law Schools 10 Medical Schools |
| Tuition & fees | |
| Undergraduate | $3,582 California residents $20,636 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $11,472 California residents $22,946 out-of-state |
| Student Population | 2,567,610 |
| Undergraduate | 2,245,176 |
| Graduate | 322,434 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18.03 to 1 |
| Rank* | Name | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Students | Offered Degree/Programs | Number of Graduate Programs | Students to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsStanford, CA | $57,210 | 10,234 | Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 239 programs | 5 to 1 |
| 2 | California Institute of TechnologyPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA | $60,657 | 1,419 | Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 93 programs | 3 to 1 |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna CollegePrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA | $65,574 | 3 | Master's | 58 programs | 8 to 1 |
| 5 | University of California-Los AngelesPublic, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $28,424 ($13,322 Residents) |
14,007 | Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 357 programs | 18 to 1 |
| 6 | University of California-BerkeleyPublic, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $29,578 ($14,476 Residents) |
12,828 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 320 programs | 19 to 1 |
| 7 | University of Southern CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $64,666 | 28,246 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 504 programs | 9 to 1 |
| 9 | Soka University of AmericaPrivate, 4 yearsAliso Viejo, CA | $35,544 | 10 | Master's | 2 programs | 7 to 1 |
| 10 | Scripps CollegePrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA | $48,598 | 19 | Post-BS | 66 programs | 10 to 1 |
| 11 | University of California-San DiegoPublic, 4 yearsLa Jolla, CA | $29,005 ($13,903 Residents) |
8,910 | Master's, Doctorate | 255 programs | 19 to 1 |
| 14 | University of California-Santa BarbaraPublic, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA | $28,974 ($13,872 Residents) |
2,961 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 188 programs | 17 to 1 |
| 15 | University of California-IrvinePublic, 4 yearsIrvine, CA | $28,747 ($13,645 Residents) |
7,275 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 309 programs | 18 to 1 |
| 16 | University of California-DavisPublic, 4 yearsDavis, CA | $29,008 ($13,906 Residents) |
8,147 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 327 programs | 21 to 1 |
| 17 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clara, CA | $24,798 | 3,063 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 98 programs | 12 to 1 |
| 18 | Pepperdine UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsMalibu, CA | $39,720 | 6,368 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 97 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 19 | Chapman UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOrange, CA | $37,603 | 2,145 | Master's, Doctorate | 101 programs | 12 to 1 |
| 20 | Occidental CollegePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $60,566 | - | Master's | 36 programs | 9 to 1 |
| 21 | University of California-Santa CruzPublic, 4 yearsSanta Cruz, CA | $29,315 ($14,213 Residents) |
1,976 | Master's, Doctorate | 165 programs | 23 to 1 |
| 22 | University of San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $28,878 | 3,146 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 93 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 23 | Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyPrivate, 4 yearsMonterey, CA | $44,936 | 639 | Post-BS, Master's | 13 programs | 1 to 1 |
| 24 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoPublic, 4 yearsSan Luis Obispo, CA | $21,257 ($11,753 Residents) |
974 | Post-BS, Master's | 132 programs | 20 to 1 |
| 25 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $20,748 | 2,866 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 120 programs | 11 to 1 |
| 26 | San Diego State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $19,112 ($9,608 Residents) |
5,208 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 247 programs | 25 to 1 |
| 27 | University of California-RiversidePublic, 4 yearsRiverside, CA | $28,851 ($13,749 Residents) |
3,898 | Master's, Doctorate | 182 programs | 24 to 1 |
| 28 | University of San FranciscoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $28,060 | 3,670 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 113 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 29 | California State University-Long BeachPublic, 4 yearsLong Beach, CA | $17,822 ($8,318 Residents) |
6,042 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 195 programs | 22 to 1 |
| 30 | Biola UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLa Mirada, CA | $12,006 | 1,888 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 97 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 31 | The Master's University and SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clarita, CA | $8,550 | 841 | Master's, Doctorate | 48 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 32 | Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsMoraga, CA | $32,335 | 762 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 114 programs | 9 to 1 |
| 33 | University of RedlandsPrivate, 4 yearsRedlands, CA | $24,232 | 1,147 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 100 programs | 10 to 1 |
| 35 | California State University-BakersfieldPublic, 4 yearsBakersfield, CA | $18,575 ($9,071 Residents) |
1,425 | Master's, Doctorate | 59 programs | 19 to 1 |
| 36 | University of the PacificPrivate, 4 yearsStockton, CA | $51,872 | 2,983 | Master's, Doctorate | 116 programs | 14 to 1 |
| 37 | University of California-MercedPublic, 4 yearsMerced, CA | $28,591 ($13,489 Residents) |
760 | Master's, Doctorate | 72 programs | 19 to 1 |
| 38 | Dominican University of CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsSan Rafael, CA | $16,845 | 738 | Master's, Doctorate | 43 programs | 9 to 1 |
| 39 | California State University-FullertonPublic, 4 yearsFullerton, CA | $17,945 ($8,441 Residents) |
4,954 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 119 programs | 24 to 1 |
| 40 | California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPublic, 4 yearsPomona, CA | $18,377 ($8,873 Residents) |
2,322 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 101 programs | 25 to 1 |
| 41 | University of La VernePrivate, 4 yearsLa Verne, CA | $14,976 | 2,297 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 90 programs | 11 to 1 |
| 42 | San Jose State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA | $18,837 ($9,333 Residents) |
8,888 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 197 programs | 22 to 1 |
| 43 | California State University-San BernardinoPublic, 4 yearsSan Bernardino, CA | $18,424 ($8,920 Residents) |
2,769 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 113 programs | 23 to 1 |
| 44 | California State University-FresnoPublic, 4 yearsFresno, CA | $17,601 ($8,097 Residents) |
2,645 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 141 programs | 21 to 1 |
| 45 | Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsCosta Mesa, CA | $12,556 | 255 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 53 programs | 16 to 1 |
| 47 | California State University-Los AngelesPublic, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $17,743 ($8,239 Residents) |
3,723 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 165 programs | 22 to 1 |
| 48 | Point Loma Nazarene UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $11,880 | 1,165 | Master's, Post-MS | 67 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 49 | California State University-NorthridgePublic, 4 yearsNorthridge, CA | $18,007 ($8,503 Residents) |
5,398 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 166 programs | 24 to 1 |
| 50 | California State University-ChicoPublic, 4 yearsChico, CA | $18,910 ($9,406 Residents) |
1,202 | Master's | 118 programs | 20 to 1 |
| 51 | Trident University InternationalPrivate, 4 yearsCypress, CA | $6,120 | 2,452 | - | - | 16 to 1 |
| 52 | California State University-San MarcosPublic, 4 yearsSan Marcos, CA | $18,671 ($9,167 Residents) |
1,195 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 76 programs | 23 to 1 |
| 53 | Simpson UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRedding, CA | $11,310 | 145 | Post-BS, Master's | 43 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 54 | San Francisco State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $18,462 ($8,958 Residents) |
3,321 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 229 programs | 19 to 1 |
| 55 | Whittier CollegePrivate, 4 yearsWhittier, CA | $14,742 | 61 | Master's | 34 programs | 10 to 1 |
| 56 | California State University-SacramentoPublic, 4 yearsSacramento, CA | $18,422 ($8,918 Residents) |
2,897 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 121 programs | 24 to 1 |
| 57 | California Lutheran UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsThousand Oaks, CA | $20,600 | 1,102 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 69 programs | 14 to 1 |
| 58 | La Sierra UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRiverside, CA | $15,997 | 351 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 118 programs | 10 to 1 |
| 59 | Fresno Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFresno, CA | $15,429 | 1,288 | Post-BS, Master's | 70 programs | 10 to 1 |
| 60 | Woodbury UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBurbank, CA | $43,520 | 75 | Master's | 33 programs | 8 to 1 |
| 61 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic, 4 yearsRohnert Park, CA | $18,998 ($9,494 Residents) |
703 | Master's, Post-MS | 64 programs | 18 to 1 |
| 62 | California Baptist UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRiverside, CA | $14,410 | 3,161 | Master's, Doctorate | 134 programs | 18 to 1 |
| 63 | University of Massachusetts GlobalPublic, 4 yearsIrvine, CA | $13,030 | 3,867 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 59 programs | 18 to 1 |
| 64 | California State University-Monterey BayPublic, 4 yearsSeaside, CA | $18,261 ($8,757 Residents) |
797 | Post-BS, Master's | 42 programs | 20 to 1 |
| 66 | Holy Names UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA | $18,590 | 395 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 87 programs | 9 to 1 |
| 67 | Concordia University-IrvinePrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA | $8,528 | 2,045 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 50 programs | 14 to 1 |
| 68 | DeVry University-CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsOntario, CA | $17,552 | 94 | Post-BS, Master's | 41 programs | 16 to 1 |
| 69 | California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtPublic, 4 yearsArcata, CA | $18,802 ($9,298 Residents) |
564 | Post-BS, Master's | 70 programs | 15 to 1 |
| 70 | Hope International UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA | $14,916 | 526 | Post-BS, Master's | 35 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 71 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAzusa, CA | $17,811 | 3,821 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 127 programs | 10 to 1 |
| 72 | Mount Saint Mary's UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $13,490 | 643 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 106 programs | 11 to 1 |
| 73 | American Jewish UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $26,862 | 66 | Master's, Post-MS | 12 programs | 3 to 1 |
| 74 | California State University-StanislausPublic, 4 yearsTurlock, CA | $18,672 ($9,168 Residents) |
1,228 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 65 programs | 18 to 1 |
| 75 | California State University-East BayPublic, 4 yearsHayward, CA | $17,933 ($8,429 Residents) |
2,877 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 96 programs | 22 to 1 |
| 76 | California State University-Dominguez HillsPublic, 4 yearsCarson, CA | $17,998 ($8,494 Residents) |
2,457 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 93 programs | 22 to 1 |
| 77 | California State University-Channel IslandsPublic, 4 yearsCamarillo, CA | $17,755 ($8,251 Residents) |
394 | Post-BS, Master's | 38 programs | 17 to 1 |
| 78 | Notre Dame de Namur UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBelmont, CA | $15,300 | 201 | Master's | 27 programs | 8 to 1 |
| 79 | Alliant International University-San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $19,874 | 3,325 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 63 programs | 4 to 1 |
| 80 | Naval Postgraduate SchoolPublic, 4 yearsMonterey, CA | - | 2,787 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 115 programs | - |
| 81 | Claremont Graduate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA | $36,380 | 1,903 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 72 programs | - |
| 82 | National UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $15,912 | 10,146 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 139 programs | 16 to 1 |
| 84 | Antioch University-Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsCulver City, CA | $21,276 | 793 | Post-BS, Master's | 11 programs | 2 to 1 |
| 85 | Golden Gate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $19,875 | 2,060 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 77 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 86 | Touro University WorldwidePrivate, 4 yearsLos Alamitos, CA | $9,000 | 1,836 | Master's, Doctorate | 24 programs | 8 to 1 |
| 87 | Keck Graduate InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA | $39,377 | 668 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 10 programs | - |
| 89 | Antioch University-Santa BarbaraPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA | $19,453 | 219 | Post-BS, Master's | 11 programs | 6 to 1 |
| 90 | Academy of Art UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $30,232 | 2,231 | Post-BS, Master's | 109 programs | 15 to 1 |
| 91 | California Institute of Integral StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $22,836 | 2,058 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 23 programs | 13 to 1 |
| 92 | John F. Kennedy UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPleasant Hill, CA | $8,500 | 765 | - | - | 6 to 1 |
| 93 | Ashford UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $13,515 | 6,989 | Master's, Doctorate | 90 programs | 19 to 1 |
| 94 | Los Angeles Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Dimas, CA | $11,340 | 224 | Master's | 19 programs | 21 to 1 |
| 96 | United States UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $6,239 | 2,578 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 23 programs | 15 to 1 |
| 97 | Fielding Graduate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA | $19,674 | 1,000 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 16 programs | - |
| 98 | International Technological UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clara, CA | $18,471 | 137 | Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 8 programs | - |
| 99 | Marymount California UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRancho Palos Verdes, CA | $15,375 | 71 | Master's | 12 programs | 16 to 1 |
| 101 | University of Phoenix-CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsOntario, CA | $16,260 | 197 | Master's, Post-MS | 44 programs | 7 to 1 |
| 102 | University of the WestPrivate, 4 yearsRosemead, CA | $12,995 | 102 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 17 programs | 5 to 1 |
| 105 | Presidio Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $32,880 | 159 | Post-BS, Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | American Conservatory TheaterPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $30,285 | 13 | - | 3 programs | 6 to 1 |
| - | California University of Science and MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsColton, CA | $39,098 | 536 | - | 2 programs | - |
| - | Otis College of Art and DesignPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $52,480 | 44 | Master's | 11 programs | 9 to 1 |
| - | Pacific Oaks CollegePrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA | $21,284 | 670 | Post-BS, Master's | 12 programs | 4 to 1 |
| - | Marshall B Ketchum UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA | $38,408 | 685 | Master's | 5 programs | - |
| - | California Coast UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Ana, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Columbia College - LemoorePrivate, 4 yearsNAS Lemoore, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | American University of Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsSignal Hill, CA | $33,075 | 163 | Master's | 8 programs | 16 to 1 |
| - | University of the PeoplePrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA | - | 6,972 | Master's | 12 programs | 23 to 1 |
| - | Dominican School of Philosophy & TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $20,550 | 62 | Post-BS, Master's | 5 programs | - |
| - | William Jessup UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRocklin, CA | $14,805 | 455 | Post-BS, Master's | 46 programs | 11 to 1 |
| - | Alhambra Medical UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAlhambra, CA | $9,800 | 95 | Master's | 1 programs | 15 to 1 |
| - | Alliant International University-San FranciscoPrivate, 4 yearsEmeryville, CA | $19,874 | - | - | - | - |
| - | Pacific College of Health and SciencePrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $13,634 | 697 | Post-BS, Master's | 7 programs | 15 to 1 |
| - | Thomas Jefferson School of LawPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $3,300 | 271 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | California Arts UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA | $11,910 | 23 | - | 2 programs | - |
| - | Life Pacific UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Dimas, CA | $10,085 | 103 | Master's | 10 programs | 12 to 1 |
| - | Angeles CollegePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | - | 4 | Master's | 6 programs | 25 to 1 |
| - | San Diego Christian CollegePrivate, 4 yearsSpring Valley, CA | $8,220 | 27 | Post-BS, Master's | 20 programs | 11 to 1 |
| - | Claremont School of TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA | $26,520 | 196 | Master's, Doctorate | 14 programs | - |
| - | Reiss-Davis Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $27,677 | 49 | - | 1 programs | - |
| - | SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsEl Dorado Hills, CA | $5,895 | 246 | Master's | 5 programs | 16 to 1 |
| - | Sofia UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPalo Alto, CA | $14,195 | 937 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 7 programs | 11 to 1 |
| - | Academy of Chinese Culture and Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA | $17,991 | 111 | Master's, Doctorate | 2 programs | - |
| - | Marymount California University - Lakeside CampusPrivate, 4 yearsLucerne, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Franciscan School of Theology - San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $15,226 | - | - | - | - |
| - | Newschool of Architecture and DesignPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $32,295 | 65 | Master's | 7 programs | 6 to 1 |
| - | University of West Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsInglewood, CA | $17,131 | 226 | Master's | 4 programs | 3 to 1 |
| - | America Evangelical UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsGardena, CA | $6,200 | 110 | Master's, Doctorate | 7 programs | 5 to 1 |
| - | California Miramar UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $7,300 | 117 | Master's, Doctorate | 5 programs | 13 to 1 |
| - | University of Saint KatherinePrivate, 4 yearsSan Marcos, CA | $14,940 | 27 | Master's | 23 programs | 12 to 1 |
| - | Western University of Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsPomona, CA | $23,137 | 3,724 | Master's, Post-MS | 16 programs | - |
| - | Union Institute & University - Los Angeles CenterPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $16,227 | 107 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Alliant International University-IrvinePrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA | $19,874 | - | - | - | - |
| - | Lincoln Law School of SacramentoPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | California State University-Chancellors OfficePublic, 4 yearsLong Beach, CA | - | - | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | - | - |
| - | Touro University CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsVallejo, CA | $31,545 | 1,144 | Master's, Post-MS | 13 programs | - |
| - | San Francisco Bay UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFremont, CA | $8,900 | 140 | - | 5 programs | 3 to 1 |
| - | Interior Designers InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsNewport Beach, CA | $20,400 | - | Master's | 3 programs | 8 to 1 |
| - | University of California-Hastings College of LawPublic, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $49,696 | 1,193 | Post-BS, Master's | 5 programs | - |
| - | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $24,894 | 3,042 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 39 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | Institute of Buddhist StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $19,800 | 53 | Post-BS, Master's | 4 programs | - |
| - | Fuller Theological SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA | $22,980 | 2,089 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 18 programs | - |
| - | Art Center College of DesignPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA | $52,726 | 285 | Master's | 19 programs | 8 to 1 |
| - | Stanbridge UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA | - | 224 | Master's | 10 programs | 15 to 1 |
| - | Daybreak UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA | $8,345 | 151 | - | 2 programs | - |
| - | University of California-San FranciscoPublic, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $28,392 ($13,290 Residents) |
3,140 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 61 programs | - |
| - | Pacific School of ReligionPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $17,175 | 109 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 5 programs | - |
| - | Southern California Institute of ArchitecturePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $50,890 | 257 | Master's | 5 programs | 15 to 1 |
| - | Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsSanta Monica, CA | $20,108 | 198 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | California Aeronautical UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsBakersfield, CA | $8,520 | 3 | Master's | 9 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | Musicians InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsHollywood, CA | $28,340 | 32 | Master's | 17 programs | 6 to 1 |
| - | Learnet Academy IncPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | - | 1 | Master's | 9 programs | 15 to 1 |
| - | West Coast University-Center for Graduate StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $29,838 | 591 | Master's | 4 programs | - |
| - | Loma Linda UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLoma Linda, CA | $31,780 | 3,265 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 135 programs | 3 to 1 |
| - | The Colleges of Law at Santa BarbaraPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Barbara, CA | - | 70 | - | 1 programs | - |
| - | Abraham Lincoln UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsGlendale, CA | $5,040 | 129 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 19 programs | 5 to 1 |
| - | Western Seminary-San JosePrivate, 4 yearsMilpitas, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-BerkeleyPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $13,911 | 116 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Church Divinity School of the PacificPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $17,660 | 64 | Post-BS, Master's | 4 programs | - |
| - | Alder Graduate School of EducationPrivate, 4 yearsRedwood City, CA | $20,466 | 322 | - | 4 programs | - |
| - | West Coast University-Orange CountyPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA | $12,544 | 1,452 | Master's, Post-MS | 12 programs | 20 to 1 |
| - | Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA | $15,082 | 39 | Master's, Doctorate | 8 programs | 10 to 1 |
| - | Santa Barbara Business College - VenturaPrivate, 4 yearsVentura, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Pacifica Graduate InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsCarpinteria, CA | $27,100 | 851 | Master's, Doctorate | 6 programs | - |
| - | California Institute of the ArtsPrivate, 4 yearsValencia, CA | $55,056 | 500 | Master's, Doctorate | 34 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | Five Branches UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Cruz, CA | $19,363 | 335 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Berkeley School of TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $19,276 | 69 | Master's, Post-MS | 5 programs | 2 to 1 |
| - | Humphreys College-ModestoPrivate, 4 yearsSalida, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | University of Antelope ValleyPrivate, 4 yearsLancaster, CA | - | 30 | Post-BS, Master's | 30 programs | 12 to 1 |
| - | Five Branches University-San Jose CampusPrivate, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA | $19,363 | - | - | - | - |
| - | High Tech High Graduate School of EducationPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $20,000 | 108 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | St John's SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsCamarillo, CA | $28,291 | 106 | - | - | - |
| - | Westcliff UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA | $18,108 | 3,808 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 64 programs | 10 to 1 |
| - | Grace Mission UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsFullerton, CA | $2,640 | 242 | Master's | 3 programs | 18 to 1 |
| - | Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsRedding, CA | $8,510 | 9 | Master's | 10 programs | 3 to 1 |
| - | Teachers College of San JoaquinPublic, 4 yearsStockton, CA | $6,413 | 232 | Master's | 3 programs | 17 to 1 |
| - | Design Institute of San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $25,315 | 11 | Master's | 2 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | New York Film AcademyPrivate, 4 yearsBurbank, CA | $36,973 | 289 | Master's | 32 programs | 3 to 1 |
| - | California Institute of Advanced ManagementPrivate, 4 yearsAlhambra, CA | - | 131 | Master's | 1 programs | - |
| - | Bethel Seminary-San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $8,520 | 7 | Master's | 5 programs | - |
| - | Alliant International University-Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsAlhambra, CA | $19,874 | - | - | - | - |
| - | University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsSan Marcos, CA | $27,171 | 5,152 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 13 programs | - |
| - | Lincoln UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA | $10,310 | 200 | Master's, Doctorate | 6 programs | 16 to 1 |
| - | Dongguk University Los AngelesPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $8,414 | 92 | Master's | 2 programs | 13 to 1 |
| - | San Diego Global Knowledge UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $11,415 | 5 | - | 4 programs | 50 to 1 |
| - | Homestead SchoolsPrivate, 4 yearsTorrance, CA | - | - | Master's | 4 programs | 15 to 1 |
| - | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and SciencePrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $28,264 | 531 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 15 programs | 5 to 1 |
| - | Oikos UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA | - | 24 | - | - | 25 to 1 |
| - | California Northstate UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsElk Grove, CA | $31,075 | 816 | - | 8 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | Palo Alto UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPalo Alto, CA | $47,668 | 1,097 | Master's | 6 programs | 12 to 1 |
| - | Pacific States UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $7,890 | 4 | Post-BS, Master's | 5 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | Empire CollegePrivate, 4 yearsSanta Rosa, CA | $15,761 | 78 | Master's | 8 programs | 8 to 1 |
| - | Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in AmericaPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Fe Springs, CA | $6,925 | 179 | Master's, Post-MS | 14 programs | 5 to 1 |
| - | Southern California University of Health SciencesPrivate, 4 yearsWhittier, CA | $36,420 | 1,159 | Post-BS, Master's | 11 programs | 14 to 1 |
| - | The University of AmericaPrivate, 4 yearsTemecula, CA | $16,000 | - | Master's, Doctorate | - | - |
| - | Claremont Lincoln UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsClaremont, CA | $13,200 | 220 | Post-BS, Master's | 11 programs | - |
| - | University of Silicon ValleyPrivate, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA | $10,579 | 11 | Master's | 9 programs | 11 to 1 |
| - | Western Seminary-SacramentoPrivate, 4 yearsRocklin, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | San Francisco Art InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $48,250 | 28 | - | 14 programs | 4 to 1 |
| - | University of West Los Angeles - ChatsworthPrivate, 4 yearsChatsworth, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Laguna College of Art and DesignPrivate, 4 yearsLaguna Beach, CA | $40,202 | 31 | Post-BS, Master's | 14 programs | 9 to 1 |
| - | Zaytuna CollegePrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $27,842 | 6 | - | - | 3 to 1 |
| - | The Colleges of Law at VenturaPrivate, 4 yearsVentura, CA | - | 258 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Relay Graduate School of Education - CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsSan Jose, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | California State University Maritime AcademyPublic, 4 yearsVallejo, CA | $17,994 ($8,490 Residents) |
41 | Master's | 10 programs | 12 to 1 |
| - | Franciscan School of TheologyPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $15,226 | 66 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 4 programs | - |
| - | American Film Institute ConservatoryPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $65,800 | 423 | Post-BS, Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Cedars Sinai Medical CenterPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | 2 programs | - |
| - | Starr King School for the MinistryPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA | $26,290 | 85 | Post-BS, Master's | 3 programs | - |
| - | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $24,894 | 135 | Master's, Post-MS | 6 programs | 4 to 1 |
| - | Pacific CollegePrivate, 4 yearsCosta Mesa, CA | - | 15 | Master's | 8 programs | 10 to 1 |
| - | Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsLa Jolla, CA | - | 31 | Doctorate | 1 programs | - |
| - | Trinity Law SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Ana, CA | $13,650 | 382 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | The Colburn Conservatory of MusicPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $49,350 | 63 | - | - | 5 to 1 |
| - | Bard College - MAT Program CAPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Bergin University of Canine StudiesPrivate, 4 yearsPenngrove, CA | $13,850 | 12 | Master's | 3 programs | 4 to 1 |
| - | San Joaquin College of LawPrivate, 4 yearsClovis, CA | - | 161 | - | 1 programs | - |
| - | Shepherd UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $14,033 | - | - | - | 4 to 1 |
| - | Alliant International University-SacramentoPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA | $19,874 | - | - | - | - |
| - | Fremont UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsCerritos, CA | - | 8 | Master's | 11 programs | 24 to 1 |
| - | Southern California SeminaryPrivate, 4 yearsEl Cajon, CA | $18,230 | 122 | Master's | 14 programs | 9 to 1 |
| - | Samuel Merritt UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsOakland, CA | $57,365 | 1,207 | Post-BS, Master's | 11 programs | 6 to 1 |
| - | The Wright InstitutePrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $39,500 | 520 | Master's | 3 programs | - |
| - | San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusPublic, 4 yearsCalexico, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Academy for Jewish Religion-CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $27,730 | 68 | Master's | 4 programs | - |
| - | Southwestern Law SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $18,710 | 927 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Meridian UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPetaluma, CA | $21,632 | 195 | Master's, Doctorate | 4 programs | - |
| - | Graduate Theological UnionPrivate, 4 yearsBerkeley, CA | $22,817 | 172 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 3 programs | - |
| - | Bethesda UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA | $6,420 | 83 | Master's | 14 programs | 15 to 1 |
| - | University of East-West MedicinePrivate, 4 yearsSunnyvale, CA | $17,688 | 93 | Master's | 1 programs | - |
| - | Pacific Union CollegePrivate, 4 yearsAngwin, CA | $33,678 | 22 | Master's | 69 programs | 13 to 1 |
| - | FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $42,240 | 34 | Master's | 22 programs | 17 to 1 |
| - | Marymount University - Waterfront CampusPrivate, 4 yearsSan Pedro, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of HopePrivate, 4 yearsDuarte, CA | - | 95 | Master's, Doctorate | 2 programs | - |
| - | Golden Gate University-Silicon ValleyPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Clara, CA | $19,705 | - | - | - | - |
| - | Minerva UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $19,500 | 47 | Post-BS, Master's | 7 programs | 13 to 1 |
| - | South Baylo UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA | $12,340 | 188 | Master's | 2 programs | 9 to 1 |
| - | Southern States UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $7,045 | 264 | Post-BS, Master's | 6 programs | 5 to 1 |
| - | Shiloh UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsRancho Cucamonga, CA | $3,420 | 29 | - | - | 2 to 1 |
| - | Saybrook UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsPasadena, CA | $25,206 | 1,013 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 15 programs | - |
| - | California Health Sciences UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsClovis, CA | - | 282 | - | 2 programs | - |
| - | Coleman UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $23,000 | 37 | - | - | 8 to 1 |
| - | Union Institute & University - Sacramento CenterPrivate, 4 yearsSacramento, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | World Mission UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsLos Angeles, CA | $5,420 | 232 | Master's | 14 programs | 29 to 1 |
| - | San Francisco Conservatory of MusicPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $50,800 | 216 | Post-BS, Master's, Post-MS | 38 programs | 3 to 1 |
| - | California Intercontinental UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsIrvine, CA | $10,674 | 351 | Post-BS, Master's, Doctorate | 29 programs | 12 to 1 |
| - | Alliant International University-FresnoPrivate, 4 yearsFresno, CA | $19,874 | - | - | - | - |
| - | Life Chiropractic College WestPrivate, 4 yearsHayward, CA | - | 607 | - | 1 programs | - |
| - | Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaPrivate, 4 yearsEscondido, CA | $15,800 | 101 | Master's | 3 programs | - |
| - | Haven UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsGarden Grove, CA | $7,314 | 41 | - | 6 programs | 12 to 1 |
| - | Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto CampusesPrivate, 4 yearsStockton, CA | $9,360 | 234 | Master's | 23 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | California College of the ArtsPrivate, 4 yearsSan Francisco, CA | $57,610 | 356 | Master's | 33 programs | 7 to 1 |
| - | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at AnaheimPrivate, 4 yearsAnaheim, CA | $24,894 | 500 | Master's, Post-MS, Doctorate | 11 programs | - |
| - | California Western School of LawPrivate, 4 yearsSan Diego, CA | $32,550 | 623 | Master's | 2 programs | - |
| - | Pardee RAND Graduate SchoolPrivate, 4 yearsSanta Monica, CA | $15,157 | 126 | Master's, Doctorate | 2 programs | - |
| Average | $11,472 Residents $22,946 Out-of-State |
322,434 | - | 40 programs | 18.03 to 1 |