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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 Institute of Technology

    Pasadena · Private · 987 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $8,509
    Get in
    3.8%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    90%
    Due
    Jan 4
  2. Harvey Mudd College

    Claremont · Private · 921 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $39,347
    Get in
    12%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    93%
    Due
    Nov 15
  3. Loma Linda University

    Loma Linda · Private · 909 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $25,018
    Get in
    —
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  4. Glendale Career College

    Glendale · For-profit · 896 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $52,725
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    43%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  5. California Institute of the Arts

    Valencia · Private · 860 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $49,996
    Get in
    32%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    63%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  6. New York Film Academy

    Burbank · For-profit · 849 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $38,975
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    51%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  7. Simpson University

    Redding · Private · 809 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $28,219
    Get in
    86%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    35%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  8. Pacific Union College

    Angwin · Private · 805 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $25,891
    Get in
    47%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    52%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  9. Cal Poly Maritime Academy

    Vallejo · Public · 804 undergrads

    Avg. paid in-state
    $17,793
    Get in
    95%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    58%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  10. Woodbury University

    Burbank · Private · 779 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $44,337
    Get in
    82%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    45%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  11. Whittier College

    Whittier · Private · 764 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $24,940
    Get in
    81%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    55%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  12. Musicians Institute

    Hollywood · For-profit · 759 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $57,321
    Get in
    78%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    43%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  13. Casa Loma College-Los Angeles

    Sherman Oaks · Private · 758 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $37,420
    Get in
    43%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    44%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  14. Menlo College

    Atherton · Private · 752 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $32,324
    Get in
    69%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    52%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  15. Chamberlain University-California

    Rancho Cordova · For-profit · 751 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $46,658
    Get in
    80%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  16. Laguna College of Art and Design

    Laguna Beach · Private · 746 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $50,349
    Get in
    94%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    61%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  17. Minerva University

    San Francisco · Private · 637 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    —
    Get in
    3%
    Grad in 6 yrs
    93%
    Due
    Jan 5
  18. North-West College-San Diego

    San Diego · For-profit · 636 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $52,050
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    —
    Due
    Not checked yet
  19. Angeles College

    Los Angeles · For-profit · 598 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $27,587
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    86%
    Due
    Not checked yet
  20. Platt College-Los Angeles

    Alhambra · For-profit · 570 undergrads

    Avg. paid
    $22,226
    Get in
    Everyone
    Grad in 6 yrs
    56%
    Due
    Not checked yet