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Colleges in California

Every California college that reports cost data to the U.S. Department of Education, largest first — with what students actually paid after grant aid, not just the sticker price. Open any school for its full breakdown by family income.

Colleges covered516
Median average net price$19,423
Reporting years2018–2023
  1. California State University-FullertonFullerton · Public · 38,546 undergradsNet$5,646Sticker$16,767
  2. California State University-Long BeachLong Beach · Public · 35,924 undergradsNet$8,931Sticker$20,310
  3. San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · Public · 35,377 undergradsNet$16,174Sticker$27,357
  4. University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla · Public · 34,948 undergradsNet$11,750Sticker$36,325
  5. University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · Public · 33,475 undergradsNet$14,013Sticker$36,643
  6. University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley · Public · 33,068 undergradsNet$14,979Sticker$42,708
  7. California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge · Public · 32,691 undergradsNet$7,599Sticker$20,317
  8. University of California-DavisDavis · Public · 32,253 undergradsNet$15,288Sticker$38,067
  9. University of California-IrvineIrvine · Public · 30,197 undergradsNet$12,840Sticker$36,121
  10. California State University-SacramentoSacramento · Public · 28,350 undergradsNet$10,512Sticker$22,714
  11. East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park · Public · 27,753 undergradsNet$9,791Sticker$18,645
  12. San Jose State UniversitySan Jose · Public · 27,601 undergradsNet$13,741Sticker$25,695
  13. Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut · Public · 26,140 undergradsNet$3,107Sticker$12,077
  14. American River CollegeSacramento · Public · 25,621 undergradsNet$4,628Sticker$12,986
  15. California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · Public · 25,042 undergradsNet$11,580Sticker$22,672
  16. University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara · Public · 23,113 undergradsNet$13,825Sticker$36,776
  17. University of California-RiversideRiverside · Public · 22,593 undergradsNet$13,707Sticker$34,975
  18. Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana · Public · 22,485 undergradsNet$3,854Sticker$11,848
  19. Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach · Public · 22,427 undergradsNet$5,001Sticker$12,664
  20. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · Public · 21,996 undergradsNet$15,624Sticker$29,918
  21. California State University-FresnoFresno · Public · 21,605 undergradsNet$6,480Sticker$18,650
  22. Pasadena City CollegePasadena · Public · 21,466 undergradsNet$3,123Sticker$12,166
  23. Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica · Public · 21,440 undergradsNet$3,600Sticker$11,353
  24. Fresno City CollegeFresno · Public · 21,251 undergradsNet$1,699Sticker$12,063
  25. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 20,443 undergradsNet$31,927Sticker$84,678
  26. California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles · Public · 19,562 undergradsNet$4,113Sticker$17,153
  27. El Camino Community College DistrictTorrance · Public · 19,210 undergradsNet$5,170Sticker$13,376
  28. Cerritos CollegeNorwalk · Public · 18,870 undergradsNet$693Sticker$8,409
  29. San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · Public · 18,639 undergradsNet$12,882Sticker$25,258
  30. Southwestern CollegeChula Vista · Public · 18,614 undergradsNet$10,893Sticker$19,717
  31. Riverside City CollegeRiverside · Public · 18,346 undergradsNet$4,026Sticker$12,427
  32. Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga · Public · 18,132 undergradsNet$5,743Sticker$13,553
  33. University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Public · 17,940 undergradsNet$16,607Sticker$38,649
  34. Palomar CollegeSan Marcos · Public · 17,712 undergradsNet$5,247Sticker$13,997
  35. Saddleback CollegeMission Viejo · Public · 17,684 undergradsNet$2,976Sticker$11,792
  36. Sacramento City CollegeSacramento · Public · 17,657 undergradsNet$3,974Sticker$13,062
  37. City College of San FranciscoSan Francisco · Public · 17,348 undergradsNet$7,272Sticker$17,007
  38. Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield · Public · 17,280 undergradsNet$4,751Sticker$13,726
  39. Fullerton CollegeFullerton · Public · 17,121 undergradsNet$8,090Sticker$16,206
  40. San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego · Public · 16,098 undergradsNet$-904Sticker$12,964
  41. Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa · Public · 16,091 undergradsNet$4,754Sticker$13,191
  42. College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita · Public · 15,832 undergradsNet$2,114Sticker$10,243
  43. San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton · Public · 15,781 undergradsNet$8,508Sticker$17,137
  44. Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier · Public · 15,684 undergradsNet$11,903Sticker$19,308
  45. Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill · Public · 15,358 undergradsNet$6,142Sticker$14,804
  46. De Anza CollegeCupertino · Public · 15,264 undergradsNet$4,667Sticker$13,167
  47. Mt San Jacinto Community College DistrictSan Jacinto · Public · 15,259 undergradsNet$7,098Sticker$15,091
  48. Modesto Junior CollegeModesto · Public · 15,109 undergradsNet$10,176Sticker$14,769
  49. Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa · Public · 15,080 undergradsNet$5,541Sticker$13,649
  50. California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino · Public · 15,023 undergradsNet$5,918Sticker$16,910
  51. California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos · Public · 14,877 undergradsNet$10,550Sticker$21,144
  52. Sierra CollegeRocklin · Public · 14,122 undergradsNet$4,462Sticker$12,628
  53. Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento · Public · 14,023 undergradsNet$4,648Sticker$12,005
  54. California State University-ChicoChico · Public · 13,631 undergradsNet$14,838Sticker$25,590
  55. Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills · Public · 13,436 undergradsNet$11,196Sticker$19,844
  56. Cypress CollegeCypress · Public · 13,354 undergradsNet$4,683Sticker$15,752
  57. Los Angeles Valley CollegeValley Glen · Public · 12,601 undergradsNet$10,200Sticker$18,625
  58. California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson · Public · 12,538 undergradsNet$3,659Sticker$15,449
  59. San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino · Public · 12,234 undergradsNet$8,234Sticker$14,655
  60. Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon · Public · 12,163 undergradsNet$2,755Sticker$11,543
  61. Moorpark CollegeMoorpark · Public · 12,082 undergradsNet$742Sticker$9,685
  62. College of the SequoiasVisalia · Public · 11,562 undergradsNet$29Sticker$8,553
  63. Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster · Public · 11,534 undergradsNet$8,263Sticker$15,158
  64. Chabot CollegeHayward · Public · 11,392 undergradsNet$4,616Sticker$12,953
  65. San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego · Public · 11,271 undergradsNet$-2,735Sticker$11,428
  66. Los Angeles City CollegeLos Angeles · Public · 11,198 undergradsNet$7,532Sticker$16,176
  67. Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills · Public · 11,137 undergradsNet$7,549Sticker$15,772
  68. National UniversitySan Diego · Private nonprofit · 10,794 undergradsNet$31,058Sticker$37,116
  69. Santiago Canyon CollegeOrange · Public · 10,579 undergradsNet$3,407Sticker$12,617
  70. Glendale Community CollegeGlendale · Public · 10,509 undergradsNet$7,461Sticker$15,802
  71. San Diego City CollegeSan Diego · Public · 10,441 undergradsNet$-818Sticker$13,255
  72. Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine · Public · 10,286 undergradsNet$1,886Sticker$11,750
  73. MiraCosta CollegeOceanside · Public · 10,278 undergradsNet$7,178Sticker$15,713
  74. College of the DesertPalm Desert · Public · 10,207 undergradsNet$11,812Sticker$20,053
  75. Ventura CollegeVentura · Public · 10,150 undergradsNet$2,257Sticker$9,762
  76. Merced CollegeMerced · Public · 10,001 undergradsNet$4,260Sticker$12,722
  77. Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles · Public · 9,998 undergradsNet$10,658Sticker$18,516
  78. Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara · Public · 9,889 undergradsNet$10,029Sticker$18,682
  79. California State University-East BayHayward · Public · 9,809 undergradsNet$11,276Sticker$22,803
  80. Hartnell CollegeSalinas · Public · 9,453 undergradsNet$2,895Sticker$12,050
  81. Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom · Public · 9,414 undergradsNet$3,661Sticker$12,233
  82. Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley · Public · 9,346 undergradsNet$1,996Sticker$12,024
  83. Golden West CollegeHuntington Beach · Public · 9,034 undergradsNet$2,861Sticker$12,206
  84. Butte CollegeOroville · Public · 8,890 undergradsNet$4,632Sticker$13,636
  85. Norco CollegeNorco · Public · 8,779 undergradsNet$2,845Sticker$12,749
  86. California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield · Public · 8,577 undergradsNet$5,825Sticker$18,815
  87. California State University-StanislausTurlock · Public · 8,385 undergradsNet$5,671Sticker$18,542
  88. University of California-MercedMerced · Public · 8,372 undergradsNet$12,744Sticker$37,098
  89. Citrus CollegeGlendora · Public · 8,286 undergradsNet$3,800Sticker$12,412
  90. California Baptist UniversityRiverside · Private nonprofit · 8,179 undergradsNet$27,384Sticker$52,408
  91. Solano Community CollegeFairfield · Public · 8,061 undergradsNet$3,869Sticker$11,440
  92. Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria · Public · 8,052 undergradsNet$4,638Sticker$11,544
  93. Cabrillo CollegeAptos · Public · 8,002 undergradsNet$13,328Sticker$23,625
  94. Los Angeles Mission CollegeSylmar · Public · 7,999 undergradsNet$11,972Sticker$19,525
  95. College of San MateoSan Mateo · Public · 7,977 undergradsNet$1,504Sticker$11,875
  96. Clovis Community CollegeFresno · Public · 7,956 undergradsNet$7,118Sticker$17,820
  97. Evergreen Valley CollegeSan Jose · Public · 7,688 undergradsNet$12,591Sticker$22,557
  98. Imperial Valley CollegeImperial · Public · 7,652 undergradsNet$1,697Sticker$12,466
  99. Skyline CollegeSan Bruno · Public · 7,620 undergradsNet$-1,180Sticker$10,461
  100. Stanford UniversityStanford · Private nonprofit · 7,554 undergradsNet$12,136Sticker$82,162
  101. Chapman UniversityOrange · Private nonprofit · 7,478 undergradsNet$47,527Sticker$81,327
  102. Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley · Public · 7,393 undergradsNet$9,605Sticker$17,984
  103. Los Medanos CollegePittsburg · Public · 7,320 undergradsNet$5,692Sticker$13,850
  104. Las Positas CollegeLivermore · Public · 7,299 undergradsNet$4,175Sticker$14,810
  105. West Los Angeles CollegeCulver City · Public · 7,284 undergradsNet$7,131Sticker$15,839
  106. Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo · Public · 7,180 undergradsNet$12,898Sticker$20,561
  107. Cuyamaca CollegeEl Cajon · Public · 7,177 undergradsNet$6,187Sticker$15,940
  108. San Jose City CollegeSan Jose · Public · 7,105 undergradsNet$16,658Sticker$24,038
  109. Ohlone CollegeFremont · Public · 7,099 undergradsNet$14,130Sticker$22,906
  110. Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 7,094 undergradsNet$45,723Sticker$75,867
  111. Laney CollegeOakland · Public · 6,842 undergradsNet$15,805Sticker$22,777
  112. California State University-Monterey BaySeaside · Public · 6,819 undergradsNet$14,487Sticker$26,017
  113. Los Angeles Harbor CollegeWilmington · Public · 6,694 undergradsNet$11,245Sticker$19,463
  114. Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara · Private nonprofit · 6,552 undergradsNet$50,959Sticker$77,768
  115. West Valley CollegeSaratoga · Public · 6,416 undergradsNet$1,842Sticker$13,351
  116. Oxnard CollegeOxnard · Public · 6,240 undergradsNet$659Sticker$9,317
  117. Shasta CollegeRedding · Public · 6,128 undergradsNet$3,743Sticker$11,881
  118. Mission CollegeSanta Clara · Public · 5,784 undergradsNet$5,198Sticker$15,047
  119. Crafton Hills CollegeYucaipa · Public · 5,687 undergradsNet$10,655Sticker$18,384
  120. University of San DiegoSan Diego · Private nonprofit · 5,671 undergradsNet$31,265Sticker$74,879
  121. Monterey Peninsula CollegeMonterey · Public · 5,624 undergradsNet$13,498Sticker$21,993
  122. California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata · Public · 5,612 undergradsNet$13,167Sticker$24,412
  123. Reedley CollegeReedley · Public · 5,504 undergradsNet$1,584Sticker$11,413
  124. Los Angeles Film SchoolHollywood · Private for-profit · 5,472 undergradsNet$33,130
  125. Merritt CollegeOakland · Public · 5,288 undergradsNet$14,742Sticker$22,559
  126. University of San FranciscoSan Francisco · Private nonprofit · 5,287 undergradsNet$39,495Sticker$76,421
  127. Contra Costa CollegeSan Pablo · Public · 5,203 undergradsNet$6,522Sticker$14,511
  128. Canada CollegeRedwood City · Public · 5,175 undergradsNet$10Sticker$9,514
  129. Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park · Public · 5,166 undergradsNet$13,801Sticker$24,739
  130. California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo · Public · 5,013 undergradsNet$9,792Sticker$24,039
  131. Unitek CollegeFremont · Private for-profit · 4,972 undergradsNet$25,719
  132. Madera Community CollegeMadera · Public · 4,808 undergradsNet$-489Sticker$9,875
  133. Gavilan CollegeGilroy · Public · 4,786 undergradsNet$2,244Sticker$10,484
  134. Yuba CollegeMarysville · Public · 4,779 undergradsNet$3,573Sticker$12,200
  135. University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo · Public · 4,491 undergradsNet$31,601Sticker$33,365
  136. College of AlamedaAlameda · Public · 4,487 undergradsNet$9,280Sticker$17,578
  137. Berkeley City CollegeBerkeley · Public · 4,456 undergradsNet$8,957Sticker$17,110
  138. Victor Valley CollegeVictorville · Public · 4,210 undergradsNet$3,228Sticker$11,786
  139. College of MarinKentfield · Public · 4,042 undergradsNet$15,517Sticker$23,789
  140. College of the RedwoodsEureka · Public · 3,829 undergradsNet$3,214Sticker$12,251
  141. Napa Valley CollegeNapa · Public · 3,813 undergradsNet$14,046Sticker$21,563
  142. Los Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles · Public · 3,706 undergradsNet$6,683Sticker$14,768
  143. Lake Tahoe Community CollegeSouth Lake Tahoe · Public · 3,660 undergradsNet$10,975Sticker$17,731
  144. Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco · Private for-profit · 3,587 undergradsNet$39,778Sticker$47,195
  145. Taft CollegeTaft · Public · 3,556 undergradsNet$2,699Sticker$13,012
  146. Pepperdine UniversityMalibu · Private nonprofit · 3,553 undergradsNet$45,409Sticker$85,202
  147. Biola UniversityLa Mirada · Private nonprofit · 3,474 undergradsNet$28,101Sticker$58,430
  148. Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsSan Jose · Private for-profit · 3,421 undergradsNet$30,558
  149. Palo Verde CollegeBlythe · Public · 3,381 undergradsNet$10,543Sticker$21,205
  150. Lemoore CollegeLemoore · Public · 3,373 undergradsNet$7,961Sticker$18,119
  151. University of the PacificStockton · Private nonprofit · 3,204 undergradsNet$25,926Sticker$68,173
  152. West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange CountyAnaheim · Private for-profit · 3,192 undergradsNet$36,836Sticker$38,599
  153. Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego · Private nonprofit · 3,188 undergradsNet$36,127Sticker$56,664
  154. Cerro Coso Community CollegeRidgecrest · Public · 3,171 undergradsNet$6,078Sticker$15,161
  155. Woodland Community CollegeWoodland · Public · 3,154 undergradsNet$4,097Sticker$11,798
  156. Compton CollegeCompton · Public · 3,142 undergradsNet$11,103Sticker$17,782
  157. University of La VerneLa Verne · Private nonprofit · 3,050 undergradsNet$26,925Sticker$61,564
  158. Mendocino CollegeUkiah · Public · 2,870 undergradsNet$7,500Sticker$16,746
  159. Porterville CollegePorterville · Public · 2,834 undergradsNet$3,728Sticker$12,522
  160. Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa · Private nonprofit · 2,759 undergradsNet$19,798Sticker$54,735
  161. West Coast University-OntarioOntario · Private for-profit · 2,671 undergradsNet$49,752Sticker$51,950
  162. Barstow Community CollegeBarstow · Public · 2,657 undergradsNet$12,347Sticker$20,871
  163. Stanbridge UniversityIrvine · Private for-profit · 2,643 undergradsNet$25,114
  164. Coalinga CollegeCoalinga · Public · 2,522 undergradsNet$8,626Sticker$17,249
  165. Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 2,447 undergradsNet$34,402Sticker$37,295
  166. DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario · Private for-profit · 2,378 undergradsNet$33,294Sticker$39,643
  167. Westcliff UniversityIrvine · Private for-profit · 2,363 undergradsNet$26,455Sticker$35,995
  168. California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Private nonprofit · 2,296 undergradsNet$26,433Sticker$63,768
  169. High Desert Medical CollegeLancaster · Private for-profit · 2,245 undergradsNet$27,890
  170. American Career College-OntarioOntario · Private for-profit · 2,242 undergradsNet$29,807
  171. San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia · Private for-profit · 2,207 undergradsNet$29,092
  172. Carrington College-SacramentoSacramento · Private for-profit · 2,168 undergradsNet$37,143
  173. American Career College-Los AngelesLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 2,168 undergradsNet$27,508
  174. California Institute of Arts & TechnologyNational City · Private for-profit · 2,112 undergradsNet$34,183Sticker$40,465
  175. University of RedlandsRedlands · Private nonprofit · 2,049 undergradsNet$22,867Sticker$70,233
  176. Art Center College of DesignPasadena · Private nonprofit · 2,017 undergradsNet$50,209Sticker$71,652
  177. MTI CollegeSacramento · Private for-profit · 2,000 undergradsNet$20,336
  178. Columbia CollegeSonora · Public · 1,984 undergradsNet$15,468Sticker$19,688
  179. Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga · Private nonprofit · 1,947 undergradsNet$31,198Sticker$73,655
  180. Reach UniversityOakland · Private nonprofit · 1,946 undergradsNet$13,305Sticker$24,225
  181. Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa · Private nonprofit · 1,933 undergradsNet$19,761Sticker$50,178
  182. Occidental CollegeLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 1,877 undergradsNet$39,329Sticker$80,636
  183. Feather River Community College DistrictQuincy · Public · 1,828 undergradsNet$6,520Sticker$16,502
  184. Lassen Community CollegeSusanville · Public · 1,741 undergradsNet$7,677Sticker$17,063
  185. Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 1,719 undergradsNet$25,009Sticker$64,637
  186. Universal Technical Institute-Southern CaliforniaLong Beach · Private for-profit · 1,701 undergradsNet$24,867
  187. Pomona CollegeClaremont · Private nonprofit · 1,666 undergradsNet$19,424Sticker$81,196
  188. American Career College-AnaheimAnaheim · Private for-profit · 1,644 undergradsNet$27,397
  189. The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita · Private nonprofit · 1,622 undergradsNet$32,121Sticker$48,682
  190. UEI College-RiversideRiverside · Private for-profit · 1,616 undergradsNet$25,704
  191. CBD CollegeLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 1,581 undergradsNet$21,100
  192. Universal Technical Institute of California IncRancho Cucamonga · Private for-profit · 1,553 undergradsNet$23,526
  193. Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno · Private nonprofit · 1,544 undergradsNet$14,317Sticker$42,673
  194. Concordia University-IrvineIrvine · Private nonprofit · 1,536 undergradsNet$28,046Sticker$56,500
  195. Los Angeles Pacific UniversityGlendora · Private nonprofit · 1,483 undergradsNet$20,170Sticker$28,144
  196. UEI College-BakersfieldBakersfield · Private for-profit · 1,415 undergradsNet$27,712
  197. Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Private nonprofit · 1,388 undergradsNet$27,384Sticker$82,127
  198. Institute of TechnologyClovis · Private for-profit · 1,377 undergradsNet$23,027
  199. UEI College-Chula VistaChula Vista · Private for-profit · 1,373 undergradsNet$26,798
  200. UEI College-GardenaGardena · Private for-profit · 1,332 undergradsNet$26,611
  201. Copper Mountain Community CollegeJoshua Tree · Public · 1,323 undergradsNet$7,962Sticker$16,105
  202. Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Private nonprofit · 1,302 undergradsNet$32,926Sticker$68,826
  203. William Jessup UniversityRocklin · Private nonprofit · 1,294 undergradsNet$25,300Sticker$52,172
  204. National Holistic InstituteEmeryville · Private for-profit · 1,258 undergradsNet$29,199
  205. Pitzer CollegeClaremont · Private nonprofit · 1,227 undergradsNet$31,663Sticker$82,832
  206. Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 1,223 undergradsNet$45,864Sticker$71,880
  207. UEI College-SacramentoSacramento · Private for-profit · 1,217 undergradsNet$26,924
  208. Universal Technical Institute of Northern California IncSacramento · Private for-profit · 1,214 undergradsNet$26,671
  209. UEI College-ResedaReseda · Private for-profit · 1,201 undergradsNet$25,949
  210. College of the SiskiyousWeed · Public · 1,190 undergradsNet$7,241Sticker$14,448
  211. Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana · Private for-profit · 1,133 undergradsNet$28,292
  212. Laurus CollegeSan Luis Obispo · Private for-profit · 1,116 undergradsNet$15,693
  213. La Sierra UniversityRiverside · Private nonprofit · 1,116 undergradsNet$26,217Sticker$49,365
  214. Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael · Private nonprofit · 1,114 undergradsNet$34,269Sticker$70,040
  215. Scripps CollegeClaremont · Private nonprofit · 1,113 undergradsNet$38,802Sticker$83,330
  216. UEI College-Huntington ParkHuntington Park · Private for-profit · 1,079 undergradsNet$26,959
  217. UEI College-Garden GroveGarden Grove · Private for-profit · 1,073 undergradsNet$23,923
  218. UEI College-OntarioOntario · Private for-profit · 1,045 undergradsNet$25,076
  219. UEI College-FresnoFresno · Private for-profit · 1,009 undergradsNet$28,271
  220. California College of the ArtsSan Francisco · Private nonprofit · 990 undergradsNet$42,168Sticker$78,664
  221. Summit CollegeSan Bernardino · Private for-profit · 989 undergradsNet$24,161
  222. California Institute of TechnologyPasadena · Private nonprofit · 987 undergradsNet$18,902Sticker$83,598
  223. UEI College-West CovinaWest Covina · Private for-profit · 978 undergradsNet$25,924
  224. Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont · Private nonprofit · 921 undergradsNet$32,492Sticker$84,896
  225. Glendale Career CollegeGlendale · Private for-profit · 896 undergradsNet$46,212
  226. San Joaquin Valley College-OntarioOntario · Private for-profit · 895 undergradsNet$25,595
  227. Downey Adult SchoolDowney · Public · 875 undergradsNet$13,102
  228. UEI College-StocktonStockton · Private for-profit · 868 undergradsNet$25,283
  229. California Institute of the ArtsValencia · Private nonprofit · 860 undergradsNet$48,536Sticker$78,475
  230. New York Film AcademyBurbank · Private for-profit · 849 undergradsNet$46,420Sticker$62,291
  231. UEI College-OceansideOceanside · Private for-profit · 814 undergradsNet$25,560
  232. Simpson UniversityRedding · Private nonprofit · 809 undergradsNet$27,923Sticker$52,366
  233. Pacific Union CollegeAngwin · Private nonprofit · 805 undergradsNet$20,979Sticker$47,244
  234. Cal Poly Maritime AcademyVallejo · Public · 804 undergradsNet$17,555Sticker$27,138
  235. San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldBakersfield · Private for-profit · 798 undergradsNet$23,393
  236. Woodbury UniversityBurbank · Private nonprofit · 779 undergradsNet$28,248Sticker$58,180
  237. Institute for Business and TechnologySan Jose · Private for-profit · 765 undergradsNet$25,471
  238. Whittier CollegeWhittier · Private nonprofit · 764 undergradsNet$29,871Sticker$63,925
  239. Musicians InstituteHollywood · Private for-profit · 759 undergradsNet$37,793Sticker$41,795
  240. Casa Loma College-Los AngelesSherman Oaks · Private nonprofit · 758 undergradsNet$27,721
  241. Menlo CollegeAtherton · Private nonprofit · 752 undergradsNet$27,032Sticker$69,879
  242. Chamberlain University-CaliforniaRancho Cordova · Private for-profit · 751 undergradsNet$38,046Sticker$43,266
  243. Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach · Private nonprofit · 746 undergradsNet$42,354Sticker$56,183
  244. North-West College-RiversideRiverside · Private for-profit · 717 undergradsNet$29,106
  245. Advanced Career InstituteVisalia · Private for-profit · 664 undergradsNet$16,795
  246. North-West College-West CovinaWest Covina · Private for-profit · 653 undergradsNet$28,408
  247. North-West College-Long BeachLong Beach · Private for-profit · 652 undergradsNet$32,474
  248. San Joaquin Valley College-TemeculaTemecula · Private for-profit · 650 undergradsNet$26,652
  249. Asher CollegeSacramento · Private for-profit · 649 undergradsNet$16,924
  250. Carrington College-San JoseSan Jose · Private for-profit · 644 undergradsNet$31,043
  251. North-West College-San DiegoSan Diego · Private for-profit · 636 undergradsNet$43,043
  252. Milan Institute-VisaliaVisalia · Private for-profit · 635 undergradsNet$28,638
  253. California Career InstituteAnaheim · Private for-profit · 628 undergradsNet$40,465
  254. Career Care InstituteLancaster · Private for-profit · 620 undergradsNet$45,587
  255. Angeles CollegeLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 598 undergradsNet$25,805
  256. San Joaquin Valley College-ModestoSalida · Private for-profit · 598 undergradsNet$24,617
  257. Milan Institute-BakersfieldBakersfield · Private for-profit · 582 undergradsNet$29,198
  258. Pima Medical Institute-San MarcosSan Marcos · Private for-profit · 573 undergradsNet$29,950
  259. Platt College-Los AngelesAlhambra · Private for-profit · 570 undergradsNet$28,014Sticker$33,216
  260. Central Coast CollegeSalinas · Private for-profit · 569 undergradsNet$26,640
  261. Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula · Private nonprofit · 566 undergradsNet$25,032Sticker$40,000
  262. Hope International UniversityFullerton · Private nonprofit · 564 undergradsNet$27,653Sticker$51,153
  263. Milan Institute-ClovisClovis · Private for-profit · 560 undergradsNet$21,941
  264. Pima Medical Institute-Chula VistaChula Vista · Private for-profit · 537 undergradsNet$21,925
  265. InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaWest Covina · Private for-profit · 535 undergradsNet$23,693
  266. San Joaquin Valley College-HesperiaHesperia · Private for-profit · 528 undergradsNet$23,634
  267. National Polytechnic CollegeLakewood · Private for-profit · 516 undergradsNet$31,626
  268. National Career EducationCitrus Heights · Private for-profit · 515 undergradsNet$24,800
  269. North-West College-AnaheimAnaheim · Private for-profit · 513 undergradsNet$31,140
  270. Southern California Institute of TechnologyAnaheim · Private for-profit · 508 undergradsNet$27,735Sticker$33,835
  271. Platt College-OntarioOntario · Private for-profit · 500 undergradsNet$27,002Sticker$32,366
  272. Platt College-AnaheimAnaheim · Private for-profit · 498 undergradsNet$25,680Sticker$31,348
  273. Glendale Career College-North-West College-BakersfieldBakersfield · Private for-profit · 493 undergradsNet$49,781
  274. Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationLa Puente · Public · 491 undergradsNet$2,792
  275. Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo · Private nonprofit · 484 undergradsNet$21,446Sticker$52,758
  276. Northeastern University OaklandOakland · Private nonprofit · 464 undergradsNet$22,037Sticker$47,187
  277. Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas · Private nonprofit · 456 undergradsNet$22,343Sticker$33,193
  278. University of Silicon ValleySan Jose · Private for-profit · 455 undergradsNet$30,799Sticker$36,361
  279. Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos · Private nonprofit · 454 undergradsNet$16,599Sticker$27,755
  280. Healthcare Career CollegeParamount · Private for-profit · 447 undergradsNet$14,534
  281. San Joaquin Valley College-FresnoFresno · Private for-profit · 447 undergradsNet$23,045
  282. Carrington College-StocktonStockton · Private for-profit · 436 undergradsNet$30,387
  283. Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park · Public · 426 undergradsNet$7,450
  284. Platt College-RiversideRiverside · Private for-profit · 413 undergradsNet$26,217Sticker$32,321
  285. Carrington College-Pleasant Hill CampusPleasant Hill · Private for-profit · 412 undergradsNet$30,749
  286. Spartan College of Aeronautics & TechnologyInglewood · Private for-profit · 411 undergradsNet$30,099
  287. Moler Barber CollegeOakland · Private for-profit · 411 undergradsNet$22,135
  288. National Career CollegePanorama City · Private for-profit · 398 undergradsNet$17,772
  289. Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaCosta Mesa · Private for-profit · 395 undergradsNet$12,063
  290. Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego · Private for-profit · 391 undergradsNet$25,481Sticker$34,892
  291. North-West College-PomonaPomona · Private for-profit · 381 undergradsNet$33,256
  292. Arizona College of Nursing-OntarioOntario · Private for-profit · 380 undergradsNet$39,581Sticker$43,703
  293. Lionel UniversityCarpinteria · Private for-profit · 370 undergradsNet$29,539Sticker$31,812
  294. American Medical Sciences CenterGlendale · Private for-profit · 365 undergradsNet$23,566
  295. San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterFresno · Private for-profit · 364 undergradsNet$24,093
  296. Milan Institute-MercedMerced · Private for-profit · 359 undergradsNet$28,094
  297. Milan Institute-Palm DesertPalm Desert · Private for-profit · 356 undergradsNet$27,930
  298. American University of Health SciencesSignal Hill · Private for-profit · 351 undergradsNet$25,963Sticker$40,135
  299. California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield · Private for-profit · 347 undergradsNet$38,205Sticker$44,854
  300. Advance Beauty CollegeGarden Grove · Private for-profit · 346 undergradsNet$11,689
  301. Aviation Institute of Maintenance-FremontFremont · Private for-profit · 343 undergradsNet$25,273Sticker$29,407
  302. Bellus Academy-Chula VistaChula Vista · Private for-profit · 341 undergradsNet$20,159
  303. The Chicago School at Los AngelesLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 337 undergradsNet$39,401Sticker$42,000
  304. American Beauty CollegeWest Covina · Private for-profit · 334 undergradsNet$24,076
  305. Carrington College-San Leandro CampusSan Leandro · Private for-profit · 326 undergradsNet$32,368
  306. Bellus Academy-PowayPoway · Private for-profit · 324 undergradsNet$30,336
  307. Paul Mitchell the School-TemeculaTemecula · Private for-profit · 320 undergradsNet$33,646
  308. Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyRiverside · Private for-profit · 317 undergradsNet$32,884
  309. Associated Technical College-Los AngelesLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 315 undergradsNet$22,236
  310. Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoSacramento · Private for-profit · 309 undergradsNet$19,748
  311. Brownson Technical SchoolAnaheim · Private for-profit · 307 undergradsNet$32,584
  312. South Coast CollegeOrange · Private for-profit · 306 undergradsNet$22,480Sticker$25,025
  313. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho MirageRancho Mirage · Private for-profit · 305 undergradsNet$24,175
  314. GnomonNorth Hollywood · Private for-profit · 294 undergradsNet$45,824Sticker$48,010
  315. North-West College-Van NuysVan Nuys · Private for-profit · 294 undergradsNet$33,464
  316. Mayfield CollegeCathedral City · Private for-profit · 292 undergradsNet$22,604
  317. Universal Healthcare Careers CollegeLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 287 undergradsNet$33,617
  318. John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido · Private nonprofit · 286 undergradsNet$29,124Sticker$47,492
  319. Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman OaksSherman Oaks · Private for-profit · 286 undergradsNet$26,369
  320. Unitek CollegeHayward · Private for-profit · 284 undergradsNet$27,158
  321. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 282 undergradsNet$27,789Sticker$33,973
  322. American College of Healthcare and TechnologyRiverside · Private for-profit · 272 undergradsNet$15,115
  323. CET-San JoseSan Jose · Private nonprofit · 266 undergradsNet$15,045
  324. Diversified Vocational CollegeLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 264 undergradsNet$21,444
  325. Milan Institute of Cosmetology-VacavilleVacaville · Private for-profit · 260 undergradsNet$25,234
  326. San Joaquin Valley College-LancasterLancaster · Private for-profit · 257 undergradsNet$23,940
  327. Salon Success Academy-UplandUpland · Private for-profit · 254 undergradsNet$16,626
  328. California Healing Arts CollegeCarson · Private for-profit · 243 undergradsNet$19,024
  329. Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 236 undergradsNet$37,535Sticker$67,014
  330. Lu Ross AcademyVentura · Private for-profit · 229 undergradsNet$15,711
  331. Los Angeles College of MusicPasadena · Private for-profit · 227 undergradsNet$40,853Sticker$50,873
  332. California College of Barbering and CosmetologyStockton · Private for-profit · 227 undergradsNet$15,580
  333. San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco · Private nonprofit · 226 undergradsNet$42,448Sticker$78,209
  334. Clovis Adult EducationClovis · Public · 226 undergradsNet$16,891
  335. Integrity College of HealthPasadena · Private for-profit · 225 undergradsNet$18,132
  336. Paul Mitchell the School-San DiegoSan Diego · Private for-profit · 225 undergradsNet$25,671
  337. Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa · Private for-profit · 225 undergradsNet$21,941
  338. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaRancho Cordova · Private for-profit · 224 undergradsNet$27,288
  339. Urban Barber CollegeConcord · Private for-profit · 224 undergradsNet$24,828
  340. Paul Mitchell the School-FresnoFresno · Private for-profit · 223 undergradsNet$20,048
  341. CET-San DiegoSan Diego · Private nonprofit · 223 undergradsNet$19,875
  342. Concorde Career College-San BernardinoSan Bernardino · Private for-profit · 222 undergradsNet$23,161
  343. Federico Beauty InstituteSacramento · Private for-profit · 220 undergradsNet$25,736
  344. Healing Hands School of Holistic HealthEscondido · Private for-profit · 220 undergradsNet$56,381
  345. Sierra College of BeautyMerced · Private for-profit · 220 undergradsNet$11,519
  346. Salon Success Academy-RedlandsRedlands · Private for-profit · 220 undergradsNet$14,662
  347. Career Academy of BeautyGarden Grove · Private for-profit · 219 undergradsNet$19,101
  348. Paul Mitchell the School-ModestoModesto · Private for-profit · 218 undergradsNet$17,550
  349. Blake Austin CollegeVacaville · Private for-profit · 217 undergradsNet$30,926
  350. Concorde Career College-Garden GroveGarden Grove · Private for-profit · 214 undergradsNet$22,610
  351. Bay Area Medical AcademySan Francisco · Private for-profit · 209 undergradsNet$25,327
  352. Hypnosis Motivation InstituteTarzana · Private nonprofit · 209 undergradsNet$42,523
  353. World Mission UniversityLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 207 undergradsNet$16,598Sticker$22,556
  354. North Adrian's College of Beauty IncModesto · Private for-profit · 207 undergradsNet$20,347
  355. Bethesda UniversityAnaheim · Private nonprofit · 205 undergradsNet$8,388Sticker$11,766
  356. Lincoln UniversityOakland · Private nonprofit · 204 undergradsNet$28,597Sticker$34,141
  357. Coastline Beauty CollegeFountain Valley · Private for-profit · 203 undergradsNet$14,231
  358. California Nurses Educational InstituteRancho Mirage · Private for-profit · 200 undergradsNet$21,278
  359. SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills · Private nonprofit · 198 undergradsNet$21,042Sticker$24,340
  360. Salon Success Academy-CoronaCorona · Private for-profit · 196 undergradsNet$12,983
  361. The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseSan Jose · Private for-profit · 196 undergradsNet$18,460
  362. Palomar Institute of CosmetologySan Marcos · Private for-profit · 193 undergradsNet$18,176
  363. Unitek CollegeSouth San Francisco · Private for-profit · 191 undergradsNet$28,283
  364. California Career CollegeCanoga Park · Private for-profit · 190 undergradsNet$39,110
  365. Gemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad · Private nonprofit · 186 undergradsNet$31,435
  366. Paul Mitchell the School-East BayPleasant Hill · Private for-profit · 184 undergradsNet$30,889
  367. InterCoast Colleges-FairfieldFairfield · Private for-profit · 183 undergradsNet$23,134
  368. Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego · Private for-profit · 182 undergradsNet$48,616Sticker$57,642
  369. ABC Adult SchoolCerritos · Public · 173 undergradsNet$16,096
  370. Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord · Public · 172 undergradsNet$12,260
  371. Career Development Institute IncLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 172 undergradsNet$21,412
  372. CET-SalinasSalinas · Private nonprofit · 171 undergradsNet$6,804
  373. ICOHS CollegeSan Diego · Private nonprofit · 171 undergradsNet$58,899
  374. Paul Mitchell the School-PasadenaPasadena · Private for-profit · 170 undergradsNet$30,966
  375. Providence Christian CollegePasadena · Private nonprofit · 168 undergradsNet$25,378Sticker$51,852
  376. San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncSan Francisco · Private for-profit · 167 undergradsNet$16,845
  377. Salon Success Academy-RiversideRiverside · Private for-profit · 164 undergradsNet$13,095
  378. Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical SeminaryLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 163 undergradsNet$12,258Sticker$27,600
  379. CET-ColtonColton · Private nonprofit · 162 undergradsNet$15,800
  380. The Fab SchoolRancho Cucamonga · Private for-profit · 161 undergradsNet$39,612
  381. Concorde Career College-North HollywoodNorth Hollywood · Private for-profit · 158 undergradsNet$23,584
  382. Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier · Private nonprofit · 158 undergradsNet$45,633Sticker$50,742
  383. Bellus Academy-El CajonEl Cajon · Private for-profit · 157 undergradsNet$29,547
  384. Homestead SchoolsTorrance · Private nonprofit · 157 undergradsNet$15,845
  385. Fremont UniversityCerritos · Private for-profit · 157 undergradsNet$32,256
  386. Southern California Health InstituteNorth Hollywood · Private for-profit · 156 undergradsNet$26,692
  387. CET-SoledadSoledad · Private nonprofit · 155 undergradsNet$10,377
  388. United States UniversitySandy Springs · Private for-profit · 153 undergradsNet$21,557Sticker$28,358
  389. Lancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster · Private for-profit · 150 undergradsNet$21,235
  390. Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles CampusLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 150 undergradsNet$30,387
  391. Humphreys UniversityStockton · Private nonprofit · 149 undergradsNet$11,410Sticker$20,286
  392. PCI CollegeCerritos · Private for-profit · 149 undergradsNet$24,046
  393. ATI College-WhittierWhitter · Private for-profit · 149 undergradsNet$26,689
  394. Capstone CollegePasadena · Private for-profit · 148 undergradsNet$18,047
  395. Concorde Career College-San DiegoSan Diego · Private for-profit · 147 undergradsNet$24,477
  396. ZMS The AcademyLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 144 undergradsNet$6,854
  397. Pacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego · Private for-profit · 143 undergradsNet$39,710Sticker$41,495
  398. CET-Santa MariaSanta Maria · Private nonprofit · 142 undergradsNet$2,869
  399. CET-WatsonvilleWatsonville · Private nonprofit · 142 undergradsNet$1,532
  400. San Francisco School of Massage & BodyworkSan Francisco · Private for-profit · 139 undergradsNet$22,464
  401. MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & BarberSacramento · Private for-profit · 138 undergradsNet$21,829
  402. California Miramar UniversitySan Diego · Private for-profit · 135 undergradsNet$11,007Sticker$16,789
  403. Academy for Salon ProfessionalsNorthridge · Private for-profit · 134 undergradsNet$12,408
  404. International School of Beauty IncPalm Desert · Private for-profit · 132 undergradsNet$13,450
  405. CET-El CentroEl Centro · Private nonprofit · 130 undergradsNet$19,211
  406. San Francisco Film SchoolSan Francisco · Private for-profit · 127 undergradsNet$31,029
  407. American College of Healthcare and TechnologyHuntington Park · Private for-profit · 125 undergradsNet$12,483
  408. Central Valley Barber CollegeRiverbank · Private for-profit · 122 undergradsNet$13,611
  409. California Beauty CollegeModesto · Private for-profit · 122 undergradsNet$11,547
  410. Associated Barber College of San DiegoSan Diego · Private for-profit · 121 undergradsNet$20,688
  411. Beyond 21st Century Beauty AcademySanta Fe Springs · Private for-profit · 120 undergradsNet$19,155
  412. CES CollegeBurbank · Private nonprofit · 118 undergradsNet$27,139
  413. Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 117 undergradsNet$22,239
  414. Cinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco · Private for-profit · 117 undergradsNet$10,821
  415. Elite Cosmetology SchoolPALM DESERT · Private for-profit · 115 undergradsNet$17,818
  416. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa MariaSanta Maria · Private for-profit · 114 undergradsNet$20,549
  417. Citrus Heights Beauty CollegeCitrus Heights · Private for-profit · 114 undergradsNet$30,408
  418. Angeles InstituteARTESIA · Private for-profit · 113 undergradsNet$23,161
  419. Hoss Lee AcademyRoseville · Private for-profit · 112 undergradsNet$24,417
  420. Shasta School of CosmetologyRedding · Private for-profit · 112 undergradsNet$26,582
  421. Galaxy Medical CollegeNorth Hollywood · Private for-profit · 111 undergradsNet$11,331
  422. Latin American Bible InstituteLa Puente · Private nonprofit · 111 undergradsNet$9,140Sticker$14,780
  423. Coba AcademyAnaheim · Private for-profit · 109 undergradsNet$16,761
  424. Beaumont Adult SchoolBeaumont · Public · 108 undergradsNet$30,407
  425. Xavier College School of NursingStockton · Private for-profit · 106 undergradsNet$18,620
  426. Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career EducationRiverside · Public · 105 undergradsNet$11,857
  427. Premiere Career CollegeIrwindale · Private for-profit · 105 undergradsNet$23,214
  428. Modern Technology SchoolFountain Valley · Private for-profit · 101 undergradsNet$23,046
  429. Victory Career CollegeCarson · Private for-profit · 100 undergradsNet$19,436
  430. DeHart Technical SchoolModesto · Private for-profit · 99 undergradsNet$25,450
  431. Santa Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana · Private for-profit · 99 undergradsNet$9,490
  432. California Hair Design AcademyLa Mesa · Private for-profit · 98 undergradsNet$40,350
  433. Bridges Beauty CollegeVictorville · Private for-profit · 98 undergradsNet$20,849
  434. Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach · Private for-profit · 97 undergradsNet$35,958Sticker$35,958
  435. CET-CoachellaCoachella · Private nonprofit · 96 undergradsNet$11,202
  436. CET-OxnardOxnard · Private nonprofit · 95 undergradsNet$9,534
  437. MJ Barber & Beauty AcademyHemet · Private for-profit · 94 undergradsNet$15,776
  438. Professional Institute of BeautyEl Monte · Private for-profit · 93 undergradsNet$13,152
  439. Independent Training & Apprenticeship ProgramSacramento · Private for-profit · 92 undergradsNet$22,276
  440. CRU Institute of Cosmetology and BarberingGarden Grove · Private for-profit · 91 undergradsNet$18,165
  441. Paul Mitchell the School-San JoseSan Jose · Private for-profit · 91 undergradsNet$25,546
  442. Charles A Jones Career and Education CenterSacramento · Public · 91 undergradsNet$15,980
  443. J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville · Private for-profit · 91 undergradsNet$32,703
  444. Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys CampusVan Nuys · Private for-profit · 90 undergradsNet$32,543
  445. Modern Beauty AcademyOxnard · Private for-profit · 90 undergradsNet$11,582
  446. Lyle's College of BeautyFresno · Private for-profit · 90 undergradsNet$17,560
  447. Advance Beauty Techs AcademyCorona · Private for-profit · 90 undergradsNet$28,695
  448. San Diego Christian CollegeSantee · Private nonprofit · 87 undergradsNet$7,871Sticker$40,057
  449. Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa · Private for-profit · 86 undergradsNet$24,603
  450. Riggins Urban Barber CollegeSan Diego · Private for-profit · 85 undergradsNet$21,194
  451. Sacramento Ultrasound InstituteSacramento · Private for-profit · 83 undergradsNet$34,414
  452. San Bernardino Beauty CollegeSan Bernardino · Private for-profit · 82 undergradsNet$21,011
  453. ATA CollegeEl Cajon · Private for-profit · 80 undergradsNet$20,906
  454. San Joaquin Valley College-PortervillePorterville · Private for-profit · 78 undergradsNet$23,531
  455. Design Institute of San DiegoSan Diego · Private for-profit · 77 undergradsNet$31,293Sticker$42,093
  456. Hilltop Beauty SchoolDaly City · Private for-profit · 77 undergradsNet$18,117
  457. ABCO TechnologyLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 75 undergradsNet$14,659
  458. Oak Valley CollegeRialto · Private nonprofit · 75 undergradsNet$5,805Sticker$23,575
  459. Salon Success Academy-West CovinaWest Covina · Private for-profit · 75 undergradsNet$16,649
  460. Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura · Public · 74 undergradsNet$9,949
  461. Design's School of CosmetologyPaso Robles · Private for-profit · 73 undergradsNet$17,968
  462. America Evangelical UniversityGardena · Private nonprofit · 73 undergradsNet$24,088Sticker$26,400
  463. California College of ASULos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 71 undergradsNet$30,320Sticker$33,732
  464. North-West College-GlendaleGlendale · Private for-profit · 71 undergradsNet$34,899
  465. InterCoast Colleges-Rancho CordovaRancho Cordova · Private for-profit · 71 undergradsNet$23,629
  466. Professional Golfers Career CollegeTemecula · Private for-profit · 70 undergradsNet$31,397Sticker$33,010
  467. Lyle's College of BeautyBakersfield · Private for-profit · 70 undergradsNet$19,746
  468. San Joaquin Valley College-DelanoDelano · Private for-profit · 69 undergradsNet$20,843
  469. Fredrick and Charles Beauty CollegeEureka · Private for-profit · 69 undergradsNet$14,402
  470. Grace Mission UniversityFullerton · Private nonprofit · 68 undergradsNet$11,827Sticker$18,621
  471. Diamond Beauty CollegeSouth El Monte · Private for-profit · 67 undergradsNet$9,494
  472. MJ Barber & Beauty AcademyLa Quinta · Private for-profit · 66 undergradsNet$16,812
  473. Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolSacramento · Private nonprofit · 66 undergradsNet$7,439Sticker$13,535
  474. InterCoast Colleges-RiversideRiverside · Private for-profit · 65 undergradsNet$23,880
  475. International College of Beauty Arts & SciencesLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 62 undergradsNet$21,390
  476. American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles · Private nonprofit · 60 undergradsNet$38,997Sticker$46,320
  477. California College of MusicPasadena · Private for-profit · 60 undergradsNet$18,922Sticker$25,816
  478. Southern California College of Barber and BeautyEscondido · Private for-profit · 59 undergradsNet$20,682
  479. John Wesley International Barber and Beauty CollegeLong Beach · Private for-profit · 57 undergradsNet$12,735
  480. Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona · Public · 57 undergradsNet$6,005
  481. Regan Career InstituteEl Monte · Private for-profit · 56 undergradsNet$22,850
  482. California Prestige UniversitySanta Fe Springs · Private nonprofit · 55 undergradsNet$4,577Sticker$15,189
  483. Borner's Barber CollegeLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 54 undergradsNet$22,045
  484. Sutter County Career Training CenterYuba City · Public · 54 undergradsNet$24,876
  485. American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa AnaSanta Ana · Private for-profit · 51 undergradsNet$14,794
  486. Hinton Barber and Beauty CollegeVallejo · Private for-profit · 50 undergradsNet$15,550
  487. California Barber and Beauty CollegeSan Diego · Private for-profit · 50 undergradsNet$10,032
  488. Palladium Technical Academy IncTemple City · Private for-profit · 49 undergradsNet$16,761
  489. Medical Allied Career CenterSanta Fe Springs · Private for-profit · 48 undergradsNet$29,617
  490. Stellar Career CollegeModesto · Private for-profit · 46 undergradsNet$13,155
  491. Waynes College of BeautySalinas · Private for-profit · 46 undergradsNet$17,652
  492. Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2Los Angeles · Private for-profit · 44 undergradsNet$18,591
  493. Agape College of Business and ScienceFresno · Private nonprofit · 43 undergradsNet$6,330Sticker$13,465
  494. Redondo Beach Beauty CollegeTorrance · Private for-profit · 43 undergradsNet$11,537
  495. Thanh Le College School of CosmetologyGarden Grove · Private for-profit · 43 undergradsNet$21,350
  496. Central California School of Continuing EducationSan Luis Obispo · Private for-profit · 41 undergradsNet$14,364Sticker$21,990
  497. KC Beauty AcademyLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 41 undergradsNet$17,796
  498. Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and ScienceVisalia · Private for-profit · 41 undergradsNet$12,990
  499. Butte County Regional Occupational ProgramChico · Public · 41 undergradsNet$4,357
  500. Hollywood Cultural CollegeLos Angeles · Private for-profit · 38 undergradsNet$11,146
  501. Santa Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana · Private for-profit · 35 undergradsNet$7,995
  502. Ukiah Adult SchoolUkiah · Public · 34 undergradsNet$13,217
  503. Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologyHanford · Private for-profit · 34 undergradsNet$12,304
  504. CalCopa Massage SchoolHuntington Beach · Private for-profit · 33 undergradsNet$36,217
  505. Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont · Private nonprofit · 33 undergradsNet$24,544Sticker$55,099
  506. Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon · Private nonprofit · 32 undergradsNet$33,984Sticker$36,213
  507. University of the WestRosemead · Private nonprofit · 32 undergradsNet$11,137Sticker$24,944
  508. Academy of Esthetics and CosmetologySan Fernando · Private for-profit · 30 undergradsNet$18,458
  509. Salon Success Academy-FontanaFontana · Private for-profit · 29 undergradsNet$10,813
  510. Princess Institute of BeautyReedley · Private for-profit · 29 undergradsNet$12,151
  511. Abraham Lincoln UniversityGlendale · Private for-profit · 25 undergradsNet$24,825Sticker$31,720
  512. Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologySelma · Private for-profit · 21 undergradsNet$19,422
  513. Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding · Private nonprofit · 21 undergradsNet$11,387Sticker$23,673
  514. American Institute of Massage TherapySanta Ana · Private for-profit · 19 undergradsNet$14,762
  515. Medical Career College of Northern CaliforniaRoseville · Private for-profit · 14 undergradsNet$28,047Sticker$31,864
  516. Annenberg School of NursingReseda · Private nonprofit · 7 undergradsNet$20,811

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Where these figures come from

Every figure on this page is reported by the college itself to the U.S. Department of Education and published in the College Scorecard. Net price is the full cost of attendance minus the average grant and scholarship aid awarded — what a typical aided student actually paid. Sticker is the published cost of attendance before any aid. Schools are ordered by undergraduate enrollment, and each school’s own page breaks its net price down by family-income band.

Scope & limitations

  • ~2-year lag. Federal cost data is historical by design — these are the 2018–2023 reporting years, not a live quote for the coming academic year.
  • Averages, not your price. Net price is an average across aided students, not a personalized estimate. Your own cost depends on your finances and the year you apply — use a school’s official net price calculator for that.
  • Coverage gaps. California colleges that report neither a net price nor a cost of attendance in any year aren’t listed, because there would be nothing to show. Individual figures a school didn’t report are marked as not reported rather than estimated.

Informational only — income-band averages from federal data, not an offer of aid or a substitute for any college’s official net price calculator or professional advice.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDS, 2023 reporting year. Last reviewed: August 2026

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