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146 Colleges
$64,513 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,416 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly teaching graduations, California is ranked #1 in the country with 25,545 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $16,128 per year to get their degree at a college in California, while out of state students will pay an average of $22,414 per year.

An estimated 29% of college students in California take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,104 per year.

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#1

National University

San Diego, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,320 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 8,441 undergraduates at National University, of which 3,292 are full-time, and there are 18,070 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

About 55% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 48% are men and 52% are women.

National University has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from National University is $58,241.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,160 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 31,115 students at UAGC in total, 25,425 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 25,425 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 62% of students at UAGC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,400 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,257 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$64,726 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Southern California is 46,287, of which 19,786 students are undergraduates and of those, 18,560 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Only 13% of students who apply get accepted. Around 48% of accepted students are men, and 52% are women.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,300 a year. USC has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from USC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $72,478 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,007 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

There are 42,051 students at Cal State Fullerton in total, 36,975 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,721 are full-time. Cal State Fullerton has a freshman retention rate of 87%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 59% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

17% of Cal State Fullerton students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,004 a year. Cal State Fullerton has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,742 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Brandman University

Irvine, California
Public Public vs. Private
$12,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,114 undergraduates at Brandman, of which 2,090 are full-time, and there are 10,986 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,081 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Brandman with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $52,290 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,484 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California State University - Sacramento is 32,293, of which 29,296 students are undergraduates and of those, 24,068 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

18% of Sac State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,818 a year. Sac State has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Sac State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,076 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
Public Public vs. Private
$6,805 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 26,745 students at Cal State LA in total, 22,832 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 19,425 are full-time. It takes the average Cal State LA undergraduate about 5.1 years to complete their degree.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Approximately 11% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,592 a year. Cal State LA has a 1.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,519 during the early-career years.

#8

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,594 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 12,471 students at Northcentral University in total, 176 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 55 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 1 to 1.

Northcentral University has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Northcentral University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,872 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,069 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 40,381 students at CSUN in total, 34,916 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,191 are full-time. For undergraduates at CSUN, the average graduation time is 4.9 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

15% of CSUN students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,134 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from CSUN with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,782 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
Public Public vs. Private
$13,939 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 29,638 undergraduates at UC Irvine, of which 28,990 are full-time, and there are 36,303 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

About 29% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

19% of UC Irvine students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,258 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UC Irvine with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $55,340 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
Public Public vs. Private
$8,174 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at San Diego State University is 36,334, of which 31,491 students are undergraduates and of those, 28,084 are full-time. For undergraduates at SDSU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 38% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

19% of SDSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,608 a year. SDSU has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SDSU is $51,614.

#12

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$55,678 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Redlands is 4,566, of which 2,842 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,424 are full-time. For undergraduates at University of Redlands, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,640 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of Redlands is $58,890.

#13

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,899 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

There are 36,208 students at San Jose State in total, 27,701 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 23,317 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at San Jose State. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

17% of San Jose State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,350 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $60,196 during the early-career years.

#14

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,524 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at San Francisco State University is 27,349, of which 24,024 students are undergraduates and of those, 19,847 are full-time. For undergraduates at SFSU, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Roughly 20% of students at SFSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,109 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,032 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,663 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California State University - Fresno is 25,497, of which 22,704 students are undergraduates and of those, 19,297 are full-time. It takes the average Fresno State undergraduate about 5.0 years to complete their degree.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Roughly 12% of students at Fresno State take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,809 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Fresno State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,589 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$40,180 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concordia University, Irvine is 4,071, of which 1,704 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,538 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Concordia University, Irvine is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

63% of Concordia University, Irvine students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,287 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Concordia University, Irvine is $51,174.

#17

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$55,441 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,686 students at Loyola Marymount in total, 6,673 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,383 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Loyola Marymount. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

About 46% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

Roughly 33% of students at Loyola Marymount take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,820 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Loyola Marymount is $58,391.

Public Public vs. Private
$7,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California State University - Dominguez Hills is 18,687, of which 16,022 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,451 are full-time. It takes the average CSUDH undergraduate about 5.1 years to complete their degree.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

10% of CSUDH students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,608 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,109 during the early-career years.

#19

University of La Verne

La Verne, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of La Verne is 6,983, of which 4,120 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,244 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 72%. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 62% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,645 a year. ULV has a 1.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from ULV with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,283 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,058 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California Baptist University is 11,317, of which 8,109 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,243 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Cal Baptist is 4.4 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 64%. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Approximately 63% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,823 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Cal Baptist with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,413 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
Public Public vs. Private
$13,874 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of California - Riverside is 26,434, of which 22,693 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,056 are full-time. UCR has a freshman retention rate of 88%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 65% of students who apply get accepted. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,974 a year. UCR has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCR is $48,374.

#22

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,330 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,498 undergraduates at Azusa Pacific, of which 3,804 are full-time, and there are 9,006 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,629 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Azusa Pacific is $51,213.

#23

Alliant International University

San Diego, California
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,959 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Alliant International University is 3,429, of which 431 students are undergraduates and of those, 1 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,309 during the early-career years.

#24

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$53,572 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,439 students at SMC in total, 2,468 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,308 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at SMC is 88%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 70% of students who apply get accepted. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

Roughly 78% of students at SMC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,074 a year. SMC has a 0.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $60,517 during the early-career years.

#25

California State University - Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,637 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
16% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California State University - Bakersfield is 11,745, of which 9,979 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,432 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Around 85% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

16% of CSUB students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,603 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CSUB is $41,771.

Other California Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 California State University - East Bay 301
27 University of San Francisco 300
28 University of the Pacific 280
29 University of California - Los Angeles 265
30 University of San Diego 255
31 California State University - San Bernardino 225
32 California State University - Long Beach 222
33 California State University - San Marcos 221
34 Point Loma Nazarene University 211
35 Chapman University 201
36 Fresno Pacific University 195
37 Pepperdine University 193
37 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 193
39 University of California - Santa Barbara 187
40 California State University - Stanislaus 186
41 Pasadena City College 171
42 Pacific Oaks College 166
43 University of the People 158
44 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo 148
45 Sonoma State University 146
45 Stanford University 146
47 California Lutheran University 142
48 Santa Clara University 140
49 University of California - San Diego 132
50 University of California - Davis 131
51 California State University - Chico 126
52 Biola University 124
53 University of California - Berkeley 118
54 Claremont Graduate University 111
55 University of California - Santa Cruz 107
56 Fullerton College 105
57 Riverside City College 99
58 William Jessup University 97
59 California State University - Monterey Bay 94
59 California State University - Channel Islands 94
61 Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses 91
62 Vanguard University of Southern California 85
63 Hope International University 81
64 Mt. San Jacinto College 79
65 Mills College 77
66 Moorpark College 75
67 Palomar College 64
68 Teachers College of San Joaquin 58
68 Santa Ana College 58
70 Notre Dame de Namur University 57
70 San Bernardino Valley College 57
72 Evergreen Valley College 53
73 Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 51
74 College of the Sequoias 50
75 La Sierra University 49
76 Southwestern College 48
77 Golden West College 47
78 High Tech High Graduate School of Education 45
78 Holy Names University 45
80 Mount Saint Mary’s University 43
80 San Diego Christian College 43
82 Saddleback College 41
82 Norco College 41
84 Touro University California 33
85 Los Angeles Trade Technical College 31
86 Santa Monica College 30
87 Foothill College 27
88 Cuesta College 26
89 MiraCosta College 25
90 Whittier College 24
90 Santiago Canyon College 24
92 Butte College 22
93 Los Angeles Valley College 21
93 Academy of Art University 21
95 City College of San Francisco 20
95 Mt. San Antonio College 20
97 American Jewish University 19
98 Pacific Union College 18
99 Simpson University 17
99 Antioch University - Santa Barbara 17
99 The Master’s University and Seminary 17
102 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 16
103 San Jose City College 15
103 Dominican University of California 15
105 Sacramento City College 13
105 Humboldt State University 13
105 Orange Coast College 13
108 Touro University Worldwide 11
108 Fielding Graduate University 11
110 Loma Linda University 10
110 Westcliff University 10
110 Antioch University - Los Angeles 10
110 United States University 10
114 Oxnard College 9
114 Woodland Community College 9
116 University of Antelope Valley 8
117 Las Positas College 7
117 College of the Desert 7
119 Coastline Community College 6
119 Fresno City College 6
119 Soka University of America 6
122 West Hills College-Coalinga 5
122 Southern California Institute of Architecture 5
122 Chabot College 5
125 Taft College 3
125 Diablo Valley College 3
127 America Evangelical University 2
127 Cuyamaca College 2
127 Antelope Valley College 2
127 The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles 2
131 Moreno Valley College 1
131 Allan Hancock College 1
131 Ventura College 1
131 Pitzer College 1
131 Bethesda University 1
131 Long Beach City College 1
131 Meridian University 1
138 Cerritos College 0
138 Canada College 0
138 Mendocino College 0
138 DeVry University - California 0
138 Imperial Valley College 0
138 El Camino College 0
138 Skyline College 0
138 Columbia College 0
138 Shasta Bible College and Graduate School 0

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