Below is a college cost ranking of the 108 private colleges in California with the highest in state tution. What is the most expensive college in California? University of Southern California tops the list with a tuition and fee total of $68,237. Note these costs do not include room and board or living expenses.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2022-2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
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Holy Names UniversityOakland, CA |
$42,115 |
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Concordia University IrvineIrvine, CA |
$41,390 |
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Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA |
$39,950 |
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California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA |
$39,720 |
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Simpson UniversityRedding, CA |
$38,522 |
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Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA |
$37,450 |
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William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA |
$37,150 |
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The Master's College and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA |
$36,930 |
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Marymount California UniversityRancho Palos Verdes, CA |
$36,908 |
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Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA |
$36,596 |
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Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA |
$36,250 |
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La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA |
$35,910 |
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Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach, CA |
$35,650 |
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Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA |
$35,558 |
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Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA |
$35,214 |
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Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CA |
$35,147 |
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Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CA |
$33,360 |
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American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CA |
$32,404 |