California Public Colleges
There are 148 public colleges and universities in California enrolling 2,202,023 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with California state residency. California is home to popular public schools like University of California Los Angeles, San Diego State University, University of California Irvine and University of California Berkeley.
Riverside City College
- Public 2 Year
- Riverside, CA
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- Oct 20 application deadline
Riverside City College is a public community college known for nursing and transfer-focused academic programs. The urban campus lies in downtown Riverside in Southern California's Inland Empire.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $10,174
California State University Channel Islands
- Public 4 Year
- Camarillo, CA
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- Jul 30 application deadline
CSU Channel Islands is a public university known for undergraduate nursing, education, and environmental science. The Camarillo campus occupies former state hospital grounds with Spanish Colonial Revival buildings.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.22
- Acceptance Rate 95%
- Net Price $10,632
California State University Stanislaus
- Public 4 Year
- Turlock, CA
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- Nov 30 application deadline
CSU Stanislaus is a public university in the California State University system known for undergraduate nursing, business, and education. The campus is in Turlock in California's Central Valley.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.47
- Acceptance Rate 98%
- Net Price $7,433
Mt San Antonio College
- Public 2 Year
- Walnut, CA
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Mt. SAC is a large community college known for undergraduate nursing, aviation, and agriculture programs. The suburban campus sits in Walnut in the San Gabriel Valley.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,516
California State University San Bernardino
- Public 4 Year
- San Bernardino, CA
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- Nov 30 application deadline
CSUSB is a public university known for undergraduate business, education, and criminal justice. The campus sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California's Inland Empire.
- SAT Range 910-1080
- Avg GPA 3.41
- Acceptance Rate 94%
- Net Price $5,231
Saddleback College
- Public 2 Year
- Mission Viejo, CA
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Saddleback is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and transfer programs. Most students commute to the suburban campus in Mission Viejo.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,122
Sacramento City College
- Public 2 Year
- Sacramento, CA
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Sacramento City College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, allied health, and transfer preparation. The urban campus is in Sacramento's Curtis Park neighborhood.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,624
Orange Coast College
- Public 2 Year
- Costa Mesa, CA
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Orange Coast is a public community college known for undergraduate marine science, culinary arts, and aviation. The Costa Mesa campus sits near the Southern California coast.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $9,116
Cypress College
- Public 2 Year
- Cypress, CA
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- Aug 25 application deadline
Cypress College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and mortuary science. The suburban Orange County campus draws many commuting students.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $7,253
Berkeley City College
- Public 2 Year
- Berkeley, CA
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Berkeley City College is a public community college known for transfer preparation and programs in the liberal arts and sciences. The urban campus sits in downtown Berkeley near UC Berkeley.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $12,695
Pasadena City College
- Public 2 Year
- Pasadena, CA
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Pasadena City College is a public community college known for undergraduate transfer pathways to UC campuses and programs in the visual arts. The urban campus sits in Pasadena northeast of downtown Los Angeles.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $6,888
Irvine Valley College
- Public 2 Year
- Irvine, CA
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2.3 | 3 reviews
A public community college known for undergraduate business, science, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Most students commute to the suburban campus in Irvine.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $5,821
Allan Hancock College
- Public 2 Year
- Santa Maria, CA
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4.0 | 1 reviews
Allan Hancock is a public community college known for undergraduate theater and agriculture programs. The campus is in Santa Maria on California's Central Coast.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,029
Palomar College
- Public 2 Year
- San Marcos, CA
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Palomar is a public community college known for nursing and fire technology programs. The suburban campus is in San Marcos in northern San Diego County.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,372
City College of San Francisco
- Public 2 Year
- San Francisco, CA
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A large public community college known for undergraduate nursing, culinary arts, and transfer preparation. The main Ocean Avenue campus and additional centers serve students across San Francisco.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $9,616
Los Angeles Pierce College
- Public 2 Year
- Woodland Hills, CA
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- Aug 20 application deadline
Pierce College is a public community college known for undergraduate agriculture, animal science, and veterinary technology. The Woodland Hills campus includes a working farm and equestrian center.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $14,469
College of the Canyons
- Public 2 Year
- Santa Clarita, CA
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A public community college offering associate degrees and preparation for transfer to four-year universities. The suburban campus is located in Santa Clarita north of Los Angeles.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $5,760
Antelope Valley Community College District
- Public 2 Year
- Lancaster, CA
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Antelope Valley College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career programs, including nursing and aviation-related technical training. The campus is in Lancaster in California's Antelope Valley high desert.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $6,110