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.
Humphreys University Stockton and Modesto Campuses
- Private 4 Year
- Stockton, CA
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Humphreys is a private university known for undergraduate court reporting, legal studies, and business. Students attend campuses in Stockton and Modesto in California's Central Valley.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $5,524
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- El Dorado Hills, CA
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- Aug 1 application deadline
SUM is a private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies, theology, and ministry. The campus is in El Dorado Hills in the Sacramento-area Sierra foothills.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 41%
- Net Price $22,276
Berkeley School of Theology
- Private 4 Year
- Berkeley, CA
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 89%
- Net Price -
California Institute of Integral Studies
- Private 4 Year
- San Francisco, CA
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CIIS is a private university known for undergraduate psychology and interdisciplinary studies grounded in integral education. The urban campus sits in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Haven University
- Private 4 Year
- Garden Grove, California
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Casa Loma College Los Angeles
- Private 4 Year
- Sherman Oaks, CA
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Casa Loma College is a private career college known for undergraduate allied health programs in MRI technology, physical therapist assisting, and surgical technology. The campus is in Sherman Oaks in the Los Angeles area.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 43%
- Net Price $28,167
Golden Gate University
- Private 4 Year
- San Francisco, CA
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Golden Gate is a private university known for undergraduate business and accounting. The urban campus sits in downtown San Francisco's financial district.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Latin American Bible Institute
- Private 4 Year
- La Puente, California
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Latin American Bible Institute is a private Bible college known for undergraduate biblical studies and Christian ministry. The small campus is in suburban La Puente in the San Gabriel Valley.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 55%
- Net Price $10,030
Loma Linda University
- Private 4 Year
- Loma Linda, CA
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Loma Linda is a private Seventh-day Adventist university known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. The inland Southern California campus is built around a major academic medical center.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
National University
- Private 4 Year
- San Diego, CA
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National University is a private university known for accelerated undergraduate programs in business, education, and health sciences for working adults. Most students take online or hybrid classes through its San Diego base and regional centers.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $25,043
San Francisco Bay University
- Private 4 Year
- Fremont, California
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- Aug 5 application deadline
San Francisco Bay University is a private university known for undergraduate computer science, engineering, and business. The campus is located in Fremont in California's San Francisco Bay Area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.72
- Acceptance Rate 96%
- Net Price $10,294
Palo Alto University
- Private 4 Year
- Palo Alto, CA
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- Aug 31 application deadline
Palo Alto University is a private university known for undergraduate programs in psychology and behavioral sciences. The campus is located in Palo Alto in Silicon Valley.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Pacific Oaks College
- Private 4 Year
- Pasadena, CA
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Pacific Oaks is a private college known for undergraduate early childhood education and human development. The campus is located in Pasadena in the Los Angeles metro area.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 34%
- Net Price -
Samuel Merritt University
- Private 4 Year
- Oakland, CA
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Samuel Merritt is a private health sciences university known for undergraduate nursing. The urban campus in Oakland focuses on clinical training for health professions.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Antioch University Los Angeles
- Private 4 Year
- Culver City, CA
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Antioch University Los Angeles is a private university known for undergraduate liberal arts programs for adult and nontraditional students. Most undergrads commute to a nonresidential campus in Culver City.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
Antioch University Santa Barbara
- Private 4 Year
- Santa Barbara, CA
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- Aug 15 application deadline
Antioch Santa Barbara is a private university known for undergraduate psychology and liberal studies. The small campus is located in central Santa Barbara.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -
The Chicago School at Los Angeles
- Private 4 Year
- Los Angeles, CA
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The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a private university known for undergraduate psychology and behavioral sciences. The urban Los Angeles campus centers on professional programs in those fields.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 46%
- Net Price -
Homestead Schools
- Private 4 Year
- Torrance, CA
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Homestead Schools is a private college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Most students commute to its compact campus in Torrance in the Los Angeles area.
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- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $15,962