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668 colleges and schools in California

“Avg. paid” is what students with federal aid paid per year after grants (in-state at public colleges). How we get our numbers

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

  1. California State University-Los Angeles

    Los Angeles · Public · 19,562 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $2,385
    Get in
    91%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    55%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  2. San Francisco State University

    San Francisco · Public · 18,639 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $9,803
    Get in
    96%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    50%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  3. University of California, Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz · Public · 17,940 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $18,549
    Get in
    73%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    74%
    Due
    Nov 30
  4. Bakersfield College

    Bakersfield · Public · 17,280 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $4,330
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    20%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  5. San Diego Mesa College

    San Diego · Public · 16,098 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $21,767
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    42%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  6. Rio Hondo College

    Whittier · Public · 15,684 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $15,389
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    23%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  7. Modesto Junior College

    Modesto · Public · 15,109 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $5,954
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    29%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  8. California State University-San Bernardino

    San Bernardino · Public · 15,023 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $3,946
    Get in
    94%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    53%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  9. California State University-San Marcos

    San Marcos · Public · 14,877 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $10,939
    Get in
    95%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    55%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  10. California State University-Chico

    Chico · Public · 13,631 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $14,157
    Get in
    93%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    60%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  11. Cypress College

    Cypress · Public · 13,354 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $759
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    41%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  12. California State University-Dominguez Hills

    Carson · Public · 12,538 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $7,244
    Get in
    93%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    42%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  13. Antelope Valley Community College District

    Lancaster · Public · 11,534 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $85
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    33%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  14. Foothill College

    Los Altos Hills · Public · 11,137 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $2,851
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    61%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  15. National University

    San Diego · Private · 10,794 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $24,008
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    43%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  16. MiraCosta College

    Oceanside · Public · 10,278 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $5,146
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    41%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  17. California State University-East Bay

    Hayward · Public · 9,809 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $6,858
    Get in
    97%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    49%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  18. California State University-Bakersfield

    Bakersfield · Public · 8,577 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $4,001
    Get in
    94%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    48%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  19. California State University-Stanislaus

    Turlock · Public · 8,385 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $3,565
    Get in
    98%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    52%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  20. University of California, Merced

    Merced · Public · 8,372 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $11,583
    Get in
    91%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    68%
    Due
    Not checked yet