Colleges in California

California is 163,696 square miles and contains the largest higher education system in the nation. Colleges in California include notable institutions such as Stanford University, CalTech, and UCLA. The Golden State is known for birthing the American film industry as well as the Internet, and its economy centers around professional and business services, educational and health services, financial activities, and leisure and hospitality. California has a largely mediterranean climate, but can range from polar to subtropical depending on region. The Golden Gate Bridge, Palm Springs, Yosemite National Park, and Universal Studios Hollywood are primary tourist spots. Lesser known hot spots in Cali include Victorville’s California Route 66 Museum, the Redwoods in Arcata, and the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Preserve.

Irvine, CA

Affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Concordia University Irvine is a school of liberal arts in southern California. CUI is home to five colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in 26 academic majors and 50 specializations...

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The ratio of student to Professor at Concordia is about 15:1. This means that each student receives personal attention. The Professors and other faculty really get to know each student. When it comes time to ask for a Professors Recommendation Letter...

” – Bianca from Irvine, CA

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type of institution

4 Year

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$29,893

average net price

3,710

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Mission College

Santa Clara, CA

Mission College is a 2-year community college serving the West Valley district of Silicon Valley. Mission offers degrees and certificates in over 40 areas of study. Several classes are available online or as hybrids where online lectures are...

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The professors organize the classes so that the students can easily understand the material. I love the hands on participation most of the professors incorporate into the classes.

” – Laurelle from Milpitas, CA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$4,016

average net price

5,910

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Menlo College

Atherton, CA

Menlo College is a private, 4-year institution established in Atherton, California. Academics at Menlo are business-centric, focusing on economic studies and entrepreneurship. The campus features a new facility, the Innovation Center, which is home...

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The education here is awesome. Since the school is kind of small, you get more one on one sessions with your teachers which then helps you out more because you get ask more questions, get the feedback you need right then & there, & if teachers are...

” – Kamalu from Lahaina, HI

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$25,944

average net price

745

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Napa Valley College

Napa, CA

Napa Valley College is a public, 2-year institution established in Napa, California, with a satellite facility located in St. Helena. The college offers associate’s degree, certificate, and noncredit programs in over 50 fields of study, including...

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It's a junior college, don't expect state of the art, on the cutting edge of technology, but do expect to learn the basics. You've got to start somewhere and fore getting your GE's out of the way there's not better option. Much more culture and age...

” – Jonathan from Fairfield, CA

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type of institution

2 Year

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$11,661

average net price

4,481

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San Jose City College

San Jose, CA

San Jose City college is the oldest 2-year community college in Santa Clara County, California. Featuring one of the highest transfer rates to 4-year institutions in the Bay Area, SJCC has entered into transfer admission agreements and guarantees...

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2 Year

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$10,330

average net price

7,326

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College of the Redwoods

Eureka, CA

College of the Redwoods is a public, 2-year institution in Eureka, California, with satellite locations in Crescent City, Garberville, and Hoopa. With over 1,000 classes in the college’s academic catalog, CR offers associate degrees and certificates...

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College of the Redwoods is on the smaller side; there are not a large amount of students. This makes learning very easy because the professors have a smaller population to teach and try to help. Most of the courses are very easy to follow and to...

” – Josie from Alderpoint, CA

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type of institution

2 Year

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$4,773

average net price

3,686

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Cosumnes River College

Sacramento, CA

Cosumnes River College is a public, 2-year institution primarily located in Sacramento, California. Along with its main campus, the college also maintains a satellite campus in the city of Elk Grove. Students at CRC can opt to take some classes in an...

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Cosumnes River college is highly diverse college with various education, club, and sport opportunities. The campus is spacious and organized very well. Also, the professors there are great and prepared to have a great semester as long as the students...

” – Angelica from Sacramento, CA

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type of institution

2 Year

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$3,258

average net price

13,799

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Cuyamaca College

El Cajon, CA

Cuyamaca College is a 2-year community college in the eastern San Diego area. Among its 91 degree programs and 74 certificates, Cuyamaca offers several foreign language programs including Arabic, Native American languages, and Aramaic. The college’s...

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I am really learning a lot in Cuyamaca College. The teachers are excellent because they dedicate their time even if it is not during the class in order for you to understand whatever subject you are confused on. Most of the teachers learn your name...

” – Marlene from San Diego, CA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$2,461

average net price

7,809

number of students

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Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA

Santiago Canyon College is a 2-year community college in Orange County, California. SCC offers over 160 degrees and certificates, with 21 associate degrees boasting transfer guarantees to any California State University. Santiago Canyon also directs...

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I have taken quite a few classes at SCC and I feel as though I have retained a large portion of what I have studied. I have taken anything from Psychology to English to Human Sexuality; the wide range of classes offered really makes SCC a great...

” – Lisa from Anaheim, CA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$2,543

average net price

12,159

number of students

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California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA

Situated in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, California State University-Channel Islands is a 4-year public school and part of the CSU system. CSUCI grants undergrad degrees in 26 academic majors and has been designated an Hispanic...

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Professors here tend to give you a feeling of knowing the next day will not be the same. Your learning something new everyday, and it also includes the beginning of the school. It is wonderful that it could be mixed with the material that you are...

” – Jose from Oxnard, CA

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93%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$13,558

average net price

6,966

number of students

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College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

The College of San Mateo is a public, 2-year institution established on a hillside, 153-acre campus nearby the San Francisco Bay. CSU offers over 70 career-related academic programs, as well as programs for transfer to California State University and...

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I am learning as much as a communituy college would have to offer

” – Vincent from San Mateo, CA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$1,239

average net price

6,894

number of students

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Ohlone College

Fremont, CA

Ohlone College is a 2-year community college in Silicon Valley that offers degrees and certificates in 197 areas of study. The college draws from a diverse population and its student body hails from 40 countries. One of Ohlone’s most unique academic...

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Ohlone College offers a great deal of support for their students. They truly want each student to be successful. I would strongly recommend them to anyone else wanting to go to college.

” – Angela from Newark, CA

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type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$8,776

average net price

8,267

number of students

Colleges in California

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