Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in California based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in California is Stanford University. The highest value public state college is University of California Irvine. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#1 Best Value in California
Applications Due Jan 2
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Value in California
Applications Due Jan 5
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Value in California
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Value in California
Applications Due Jan 8
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#5 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#8 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#9 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#10 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#11 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#12 Best Value in California
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#13 Best Value in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
#14 Best Value in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#15 Best Value in California
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Value in California
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#17 Best Value in California
Applications Due Jan 10
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Value in California
Applications Due Jul 1