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161 four-year colleges 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. Platt College-Ontario

    Ontario · For-profit · 500 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $23,246
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    36%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  2. Platt College-Anaheim

    Anaheim · For-profit · 498 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $22,685
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    51%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  3. Soka University of America

    Aliso Viejo · Private · 484 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $16,383
    Get in
    43%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    88%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  4. Northeastern University Oakland

    Oakland · Private · 464 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $30,622
    Get in
    17%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Jan 1
  5. Life Pacific University

    San Dimas · Private · 456 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $26,892
    Get in
    96%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    49%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  6. University of Silicon Valley

    San Jose · For-profit · 455 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $34,100
    Get in
    51%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    53%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  7. Touro University Worldwide

    Los Alamitos · Private · 454 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $12,436
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    37%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  8. Platt College-Riverside

    Riverside · For-profit · 413 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $21,508
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    50%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  9. Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario

    Ontario · For-profit · 380 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    —
    Get in
    100%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  10. American University of Health Sciences

    Signal Hill · For-profit · 351 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    —
    Get in
    50%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  11. California Aeronautical University

    Bakersfield · For-profit · 347 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $46,310
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    41%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  12. The Chicago School at Los Angeles

    Los Angeles · Private · 337 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    —
    Get in
    46%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  13. Pacific Oaks College

    Pasadena · Private · 312 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    —
    Get in
    34%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  14. Gnomon

    North Hollywood · For-profit · 294 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $57,379
    Get in
    42%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    90%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  15. John Paul the Great Catholic University

    Escondido · Private · 286 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $24,156
    Get in
    80%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    66%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  16. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

    Los Angeles · Private · 282 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $31,400
    Get in
    39%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    36%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  17. Southern California Institute of Architecture

    Los Angeles · Private · 236 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $28,753
    Get in
    77%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    86%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  18. Los Angeles College of Music

    Pasadena · For-profit · 227 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $42,853
    Get in
    88%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    47%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  19. San Francisco Conservatory of Music

    San Francisco · Private · 226 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $48,678
    Get in
    55%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    60%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  20. Pacific College

    Costa Mesa · For-profit · 225 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $24,579
    Get in
    56%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet

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