California Private Colleges
There are 102 private colleges and universities in California enrolling 315,047 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.
American Jewish University
- Private 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
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American Jewish University is a private Jewish university known for undergraduate Jewish studies and education. The hillside Bel Air campus sits in Los Angeles.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Southern California Institute of Architecture
- Private 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
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- Jan 15 application deadline
SCI-Arc is a private architecture school known for undergraduate architecture and design. The urban campus occupies a former freight depot in Los Angeles's Arts District.
- SAT Range 1020-1230
- Avg GPA 3.5
- Acceptance Rate 77%
- Net Price $28,985
Hope International University
- Private 4 Year
- Fullerton, CA
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- Aug 20 application deadline
Hope International is a private Christian university known for undergraduate ministry, biblical studies, and education. The suburban campus sits in Fullerton in Orange County.
- SAT Range 840-1220
- Avg GPA 3.26
- Acceptance Rate 33%
- Net Price $29,896
Pacific States University
- Private 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
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Pacific States is a private university known for undergraduate business and computer science. The urban campus is located in central Los Angeles.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
The Master's University and Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Santa Clarita, CA
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5.0 | 1 reviews
The Master's University is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies, theology, and music. The suburban Santa Clarita campus sits north of Los Angeles.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.8
- Acceptance Rate 84%
- Net Price $37,919
Los Angeles Pacific University
- Private 4 Year
- San Dimas, CA
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Los Angeles Pacific is a private Christian university known for online undergraduate programs in business, psychology, and liberal studies. Most undergrads complete degrees fully online through its San Dimas-based programs.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $22,498
Lincoln University
- Private 4 Year
- Oakland, CA
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- Jul 13 application deadline
Lincoln is a private university known for undergraduate business administration. Its campus occupies an urban site near downtown Oakland.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.6
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Providence Christian College
- Private 4 Year
- Pasadena, CA
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3.0 | 2 reviews
Providence Christian is a small private Christian liberal arts college known for undergraduate biblical and theological studies. Most students live in a residential campus community in Pasadena.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.5
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $27,422
University of the West
- Private 4 Year
- Rosemead, CA
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- Jun 15 application deadline
University of the West is a small private university known for undergraduate Buddhist studies, religious studies, and business. The suburban Rosemead campus is Buddhist-affiliated and lies in the greater Los Angeles area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.43
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $14,713
California College of ASU
- Private 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
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1.0 | 1 reviews
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.2
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $28,425
Horizon University
- Private 4 Year
- Indianapolis, CA
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- Aug 29 application deadline
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $22,285
Community Christian College
- Private 2 Year
- Quartzsite, CA
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $22,280
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
- Private 4 Year
- San Francisco, CA
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- Dec 7 application deadline
A private music conservatory known for undergraduate classical performance and composition. The urban campus sits in San Francisco's Civic Center near major symphony, opera, and ballet venues.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 55%
- Net Price $43,746
World Mission University
- Private 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
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World Mission University is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies, theology, and church music. The urban Los Angeles campus centers on training for ministry and global missions.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $15,785
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
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Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad is a private Chabad Talmudical seminary known for undergraduate Talmud and Torah study. The urban Los Angeles campus serves as a West Coast center for Chabad rabbinical training.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 58%
- Net Price $15,330
Epic Bible College & Graduate School
- Private 4 Year
- Sacramento, CA
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- Aug 27 application deadline
Epic is a private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The urban campus is located in Sacramento.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Southern California Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- El Cajon, CA
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Southern California Seminary is a private Christian seminary known for undergraduate biblical studies and theology. The campus is located in El Cajon in eastern San Diego County.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
- Private 4 Year
- Redding, CA
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Shasta Bible College is a small private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and Christian ministry. The campus is in Redding in far northern California.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $30,437