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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. Biola University

    La Mirada · Private · 3,474 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $32,530
    Get in
    74%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    69%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  2. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    San Jose · For-profit · 3,421 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $33,054
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    79%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  3. University of the Pacific

    Stockton · Private · 3,204 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $24,186
    Get in
    71%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    73%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  4. West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County

    Anaheim · For-profit · 3,192 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $36,240
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    25%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  5. Point Loma Nazarene University

    San Diego · Private · 3,188 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $40,555
    Get in
    84%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    77%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  6. University of La Verne

    La Verne · Private · 3,050 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $20,523
    Get in
    71%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    61%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  7. Azusa Pacific University

    Azusa · Private · 2,759 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $22,597
    Get in
    88%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    63%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  8. West Coast University-Texas

    Richardson · For-profit · 2,673 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $52,439
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  9. West Coast University-Ontario

    Ontario · For-profit · 2,671 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $47,072
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    56%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  10. Stanbridge University

    Irvine · For-profit · 2,643 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $25,124
    Get in
    10%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    51%
    Due
    Rolling
  11. Smith Chason College

    Los Angeles · For-profit · 2,447 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $35,227
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    68%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  12. DeVry University-California

    Ontario · For-profit · 2,378 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $36,531
    Get in
    99%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    39%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  13. Westcliff University

    Irvine · For-profit · 2,363 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $30,505
    Get in
    73%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    61%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  14. California Lutheran University

    Thousand Oaks · Private · 2,296 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $26,445
    Get in
    76%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    69%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  15. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

    Visalia · For-profit · 2,207 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $30,383
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    38%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  16. Carrington College-Sacramento

    Sacramento · For-profit · 2,168 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $46,644
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    47%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  17. California Institute of Arts & Technology

    National City · For-profit · 2,112 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $43,710
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    62%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  18. University of Redlands

    Redlands · Private · 2,049 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $30,924
    Get in
    83%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    65%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  19. Art Center College of Design

    Pasadena · Private · 2,017 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $48,389
    Get in
    75%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    81%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  20. Saint Mary's College of California

    Moraga · Private · 1,947 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $32,200
    Get in
    87%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    67%
    Due
    Not checked yet