California Public Colleges Ranked by Largest Enrollment
Below is a ranking of the 148 public colleges in California with the largest enrollment of full and part time students. University of California Los Angeles leads the list with a population of 47,335 students.
Enrollment is a measure of the size of the student body. Larger schools are more likely to offer a wider range of programs and services while smaller schools may have a more intimate and personalized experience.
| College | Enrollment |
|---|---|
|
California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, California |
9,724 |
|
Skyline College
San Bruno, California |
9,572 |
|
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, California |
9,463 |
|
Cabrillo College
Aptos, California |
9,457 |
|
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, California |
9,336 |
|
Laney College
Oakland, California |
9,328 |
|
Solano Community College
Fairfield, California |
9,282 |
|
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, California |
9,255 |
|
University of California Merced
Merced, California |
9,110 |
|
Shasta College
Redding, California |
9,073 |
|
Ohlone College
Fremont, California |
9,061 |
|
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, California |
9,008 |
|
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, California |
8,905 |
|
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, California |
8,873 |
|
Reedley College
Reedley, California |
8,796 |
|
San Jose City College
San Jose, California |
8,609 |
|
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, California |
8,455 |
|
Victor Valley College
Victorville, California |
8,423 |
This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026
Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.