California Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in California

There are 111 private colleges and universities in California enrolling 308,575 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at California private colleges.  California is home to popular private schools like Stanford University, University of Southern California, Pepperdine University and University of San Francisco.

California Private 4 year 2 year

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San Diego Christian College
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El Cajon, CA
 

San Diego Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 355enrollment
  • $33,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1098SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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King's University
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Van Nuys, TX
 

King's University

Private 4 Year

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  • 532enrollment
  • $22,507net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 870-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 29

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William Jessup University
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Rocklin, CA
 

William Jessup University

Private 4 Year

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#25 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,624enrollment
  • $27,591net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

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American Jewish University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

American Jewish University

Private 4 Year

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  • 108enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Southern California Institute of Architecture
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Los Angeles, CA

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Private 4 Year

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  • 507enrollment
  • $19,041net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Hope International University
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Fullerton, CA

Hope International University

Private 4 Year

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#32 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,116enrollment
  • $26,146net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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Pacific States University
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Los Angeles, CA
 

Pacific States University

Private 4 Year

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  • 17enrollment
  • -net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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The Master's College and Seminary
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Santa Clarita, CA

The Master's College and Seminary

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,606enrollment
  • $30,783net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

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Coleman University
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San Diego, CA
 

Coleman University

Private 4 Year

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  • 259enrollment
  • $25,309net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Azusa Pacific Online University
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Glendora, CA
 

Azusa Pacific Online University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,895enrollment
  • $22,605net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lincoln University
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Oakland, CA
 

Lincoln University

Private 4 Year

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  • 377enrollment
  • $28,597net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 13

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Providence Christian College
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Pasadena, CA
 

Providence Christian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 136enrollment
  • $25,416net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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American Conservatory Theater
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San Francisco, CA
 

American Conservatory Theater

Private 4 Year

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  • 24enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of the West
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Rosemead, CA
 

University of the West

Private 4 Year

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  • 164enrollment
  • $19,028net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Columbia College Hollywood
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C
Tarzana, CA
 

Columbia College Hollywood

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 291enrollment
  • $32,432net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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California Christian College
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Fresno, CA
 

California Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 13enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Horizon College San Diego
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San Diego, CA
 

Horizon College San Diego

Private 4 Year

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  • 49enrollment
  • $25,310net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 29

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Community Christian College
C
Redlands, CA
 

Community Christian College

Private 2 Year

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  • 485enrollment
  • $21,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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