College Costs in California

California Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2027

How much does it cost to attend college in California?   The average annual in-state college tuition in California was $15,539 for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is $2,271 lower than the U.S. average and ranks California in the middle of the pack as the 29th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $1,916 from the 2022-2023 average of $13,623 and represents a 14.06% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of California colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 278 colleges and universities in California, the most popular being University of California Los Angeles with 45,444 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $15,203. University of Southern California is the most expensive in California with an in-state tuition of $72,097.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey and reflect reported costs for academic year 2024/2025.

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Northeastern University Oakland Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Oakland, CA
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  • $67,778 tuition

Northeastern Oakland is a private university campus, formerly Mills College, known for undergraduate liberal arts. The historic campus sits in a residential area of Oakland.

7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1420-1520
  • Avg GPA 3.57
  • Acceptance Rate 17%
  • Net Price $27,473
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Los Angeles Valley College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Valley Glen, CA
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  • $1,238 tuition

Los Angeles Valley College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and media arts programs. The campus is in the Valley Glen neighborhood of Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,550
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University of Silicon Valley Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • San Jose, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $22,480 tuition
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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.77
  • Acceptance Rate 51%
  • Net Price $31,594
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Southwestern College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $1,344 tuition

Southwestern College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and health sciences programs. The suburban Chula Vista campus sits in San Diego County's South Bay near the U.S.-Mexico border.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,148
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $40,650 tuition

American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a private conservatory known for undergraduate acting and dramatic arts. The urban campus sits in Hollywood.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 83%
  • Net Price $41,890
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Grossmont College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • El Cajon, CA
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  • $1,332 tuition
  • Jun 1 application deadline

Grossmont is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. The suburban campus sits in El Cajon in San Diego's East County.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,351
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Sierra College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Rocklin, CA
  • 3.0 | 3 reviews
  • $1,446 tuition

Sierra College is a public community college known for nursing and career technical programs. The Rocklin campus sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of Sacramento.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,285
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Santiago Canyon College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Orange, CA
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  • $1,164 tuition

Santiago Canyon College is a public community college known for transfer pathways and water utility science. Most students commute to its suburban Orange County campus.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,573
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Mission College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Santa Clara, CA
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  • $1,438 tuition

Mission College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and fire protection technology. The suburban campus is located in Santa Clara in Silicon Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,646
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Skyline College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • San Bruno, CA
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  • $1,272 tuition

Skyline is a public community college known for automotive technology and respiratory care programs. The campus sits in San Bruno on the San Francisco Peninsula.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,639
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San Diego Miramar College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • San Diego, CA
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  • $1,146 tuition

Miramar College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in aviation and administration of justice. The suburban campus sits in the Miramar area of northern San Diego.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,066
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Crafton Hills College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Yucaipa, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $1,188 tuition
  • Aug 27 application deadline

A public community college known for undergraduate programs in fire technology and emergency medical services. The hillside campus lies in Yucaipa near the San Bernardino Mountains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,013
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Los Medanos College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Pittsburg, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $1,312 tuition
  • Aug 9 application deadline

Los Medanos is a public community college known for transfer pathways and career programs in nursing and process technology. The campus is in Pittsburg in eastern Contra Costa County.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,860
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Bryan University Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Tempe, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $12,219 tuition
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $20,323
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Moreno Valley College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $1,428 tuition

Moreno Valley College is a public community college known for nursing and public safety training programs. The suburban campus serves students in California's Inland Empire.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,780
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Modesto Junior College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Modesto, CA
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  • $1,282 tuition
  • Jun 30 application deadline

Modesto Junior College is a public community college known for undergraduate agriculture, nursing, and transfer-oriented academics. The campus sits in Modesto in California's Central Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,605
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Ohlone College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Fremont, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • $1,202 tuition

Ohlone is a public community college known for undergraduate deaf studies, ASL interpreting, and nursing. The main campus is in Fremont in California's East Bay.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $18,639
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Butte College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Oroville, CA
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  • $1,356 tuition

Butte College is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, agriculture, and fire technology. The campus sits in Oroville in California's northern Sacramento Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,112
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