For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of California Private Colleges is $30,764.
California Private Colleges's tuition is higher than national average, which is $25,111 in 2024.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in California, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
California Community Colleges California Trade Schools
Laurus College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $83,400 and University of the People has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,200 among California Private Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for California Private Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | Off Campus | ||||
| Abraham Lincoln UniversityGlendale, CA | $9,120 | $360 | $938 | - | $17,272 |
| Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $28,024 | $1,126 | $938 | $23,746 | $19,431 |
| Agape College of Business and ScienceFresno, CA | $10,619 | - | $1,847 | - | $17,892 |
| Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $17,949 | $567 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| America Evangelical UniversityGardena, CA | $6,200 | $250 | $1,200 | - | $14,500 |
| American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $10,596 | $324 | - | - | - |
| American Medical Sciences CenterGlendale, CA | $39,097 | - | - | - | - |
| American University of Health SciencesSignal Hill, CA | $24,575 | - | $1,500 | - | $15,808 |
| Angeles CollegeLos Angeles, CA | $32,944 | - | - | - | - |
| Antioch University-Los AngelesCulver City, CA | $16,350 | $535 | - | - | - |
| Antioch University-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | $19,560 | $535 | - | - | - |
| Arizona College of Nursing-OntarioOntario, CA | $30,133 | $1,082 | - | - | $11,844 |
| Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA | $51,640 | $2,109 | $4,000 | - | $17,272 |
| Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CA | $13,160 | - | $1,150 | - | $13,324 |
| ATI College-WhittierWhitter, CA | $34,900 | - | - | - | - |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | $43,600 | $1,788 | $938 | $9,724 | $20,234 |
| Bergin University of Canine StudiesPenngrove, CA | $10,440 | - | - | - | - |
| Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley, CA | $2,856 | $116 | $1,000 | $15,744 | $21,432 |
| Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CA | $7,220 | $290 | $400 | - | $11,066 |
| Beverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills, CA | $23,220 | $645 | $2,400 | - | $12,951 |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | $46,704 | $1,946 | $1,200 | $11,234 | $11,234 |
| California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA | $35,465 | - | - | $8,150 | $15,113 |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | $39,720 | $1,445 | $938 | $11,630 | $20,234 |
| California Career CollegeCanoga Park, CA | $70,000 | - | - | - | - |
| California College of ASULos Angeles, CA | $26,175 | $535 | $1,080 | - | $16,578 |
| California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA | $57,946 | $2,379 | $1,500 | $21,165 | $21,408 |
| California Institute of Arts & TechnologySan Diego, CA | $15,390 | - | $1,124 | - | $20,496 |
| California Institute of Arts & Technology-National CityNational City, CA | $15,390 | $610 | $1,124 | - | $6,832 |
| California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco, CA | $22,334 | $911 | - | - | - |
| California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA | $63,255 | - | $1,428 | $19,503 | $19,431 |
| California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA | $56,724 | $1,815 | $938 | $12,820 | $18,600 |
| California Jazz ConservatoryBerkeley, CA | $23,700 | $960 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA | $50,670 | $1,615 | $936 | $17,734 | $19,431 |
| California Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA | $9,994 | $406 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| California Northstate UniversityElk Grove, CA | $59,254 | - | $2,700 | - | $26,455 |
| Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana, CA | $75,380 | - | - | - | - |
| Carrington College-SacramentoSacramento, CA | $21,589 | - | - | - | - |
| Casa Loma College-Los AngelesSherman Oaks, CA | $42,556 | - | - | - | - |
| CBD CollegeLos Angeles, CA | $54,191 | - | - | - | - |
| Chamberlain University-CaliforniaRancho Cordova, CA | $21,602 | $742 | $600 | - | $16,724 |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | $62,784 | $1,940 | $1,600 | $17,378 | $15,100 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA | $18,933 | $789 | $938 | - | $27,900 |
| Claremont Lincoln UniversityClaremont, CA | $6,000 | $250 | - | - | - |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA | $64,150 | $2,658 | $1,200 | $19,650 | $19,650 |
| Columbia College - ImperialImperial, CA | $8,304 | - | $480 | - | $10,944 |
| Columbia College - Los AlamitosLos Alamitos, CA | $8,304 | - | $480 | - | $10,944 |
| Columbia College - Naval Base San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $8,304 | - | $480 | - | $10,944 |
| Columbia College - San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $8,304 | - | $480 | - | $10,944 |
| Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA | $41,390 | $1,150 | $900 | $13,330 | $18,400 |
| Design Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $29,350 | $1,191 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario, CA | $15,032 | $514 | $400 | - | $16,716 |
| Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA | $50,666 | $2,152 | $1,152 | $15,986 | $17,784 |
| Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolSacramento, CA | $11,484 | $299 | $750 | - | $12,276 |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CA | $34,325 | $705 | $2,183 | - | $16,580 |
| Fremont UniversityCerritos, CA | $40,565 | - | - | - | - |
| Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA | $35,558 | $1,248 | $1,080 | $10,148 | $11,164 |
| Glendale Career CollegeGlendale, CA | $76,757 | - | - | - | - |
| GnomonHollywood, CA | $34,215 | $742 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $11,343 | $418 | $1,920 | - | $13,200 |
| Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA | $3,500 | $350 | $1,250 | - | $15,808 |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsSan Jose, CA | $36,110 | - | - | - | - |
| Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA | $66,255 | $2,061 | $800 | $21,710 | $11,182 |
| Haven UniversityGarden Grove, CA | $7,120 | $263 | $900 | - | $12,000 |
| Homestead SchoolsTorrance, CA | $35,750 | - | - | - | - |
| Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA | $36,250 | $1,550 | $938 | $13,700 | $19,431 |
| Humphreys College-ModestoSalida, CA | $14,760 | - | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto CampusesStockton, CA | $14,760 | $410 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| Integrity College of HealthPasadena, CA | $24,980 | - | - | - | - |
| InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaWest Covina, CA | $24,600 | - | - | - | - |
| Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach, CA | $20,250 | $499 | $1,510 | - | $17,784 |
| John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido, CA | $29,500 | $791 | $1,905 | $15,099 | $15,099 |
| La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA | $35,910 | $970 | $1,350 | $11,670 | $19,431 |
| Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach, CA | $35,650 | $1,485 | $2,324 | $18,071 | $20,232 |
| Latin American Bible InstituteLa Puente, CA | $12,320 | $365 | $650 | $9,200 | $25,000 |
| Laurus CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA | $83,400 | - | - | - | - |
| Learnet Academy IncLos Angeles, CA | $13,600 | - | - | - | - |
| Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA | $20,462 | $813 | $938 | $11,863 | $19,431 |
| Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA | $11,900 | $475 | $850 | - | $8,400 |
| Lionel UniversityCarpinteria, CA | $15,288 | $333 | - | - | $11,988 |
| Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA | $27,900 | $752 | - | - | - |
| Los Angeles Academy of Figurative ArtVan Nuys, CA | $31,618 | - | $1,000 | - | $12,000 |
| Los Angeles CenterLos Angeles, CA | $14,330 | - | $1,216 | - | $11,508 |
| Los Angeles College of MusicPasadena, CA | $25,650 | $679 | $900 | $17,253 | $17,253 |
| Los Angeles Film SchoolHollywood, CA | $33,130 | - | - | - | - |
| Los Angeles Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA | $11,975 | $499 | $1,200 | - | $17,272 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $58,489 | $2,404 | $938 | $20,713 | $21,863 |
| Menlo CollegeAtherton, CA | $51,070 | $2,091 | $938 | $15,537 | $19,432 |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey, CA | $47,026 | $1,664 | - | - | - |
| Minerva UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $18,700 | - | $1,000 | $13,350 | - |
| Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $48,132 | $1,947 | $2,434 | $14,154 | $16,614 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusLos Angeles, CA | $48,132 | - | $2,434 | $14,154 | $16,614 |
| Musicians InstituteHollywood, CA | $27,194 | $562 | $1,746 | - | $19,431 |
| National UniversitySan Diego, CA | $13,320 | $370 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| New York Film AcademyBurbank, CA | $36,738 | - | $1,000 | $23,752 | $23,625 |
| Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego, CA | $30,291 | $859 | $3,300 | - | $17,118 |
| North-West College-San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $76,757 | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA | $15,792 | $658 | - | - | - |
| Oak Valley CollegeRialto, CA | $16,100 | $500 | $600 | - | $11,054 |
| Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA | $63,446 | $2,620 | $1,240 | $18,284 | - |
| Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CA | $52,460 | $2,050 | $938 | $17,262 | $19,431 |
| Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa, CA | $38,120 | - | - | - | - |
| Pacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CA | $10,732 | $435 | $910 | - | $22,302 |
| Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CA | $33,360 | $890 | $2,028 | - | $18,536 |
| Pacific States UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $9,810 | - | $1,800 | - | $17,200 |
| Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA | $35,214 | $990 | $938 | $9,471 | $19,431 |
| Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA | $23,096 | $505 | - | - | - |
| PCI CollegeCerritos, CA | $38,670 | - | - | - | - |
| Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA | $66,742 | $2,070 | $1,000 | $23,270 | $23,270 |
| Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA | $62,692 | $7,799 | $1,100 | $21,374 | $16,432 |
| Platt College-AnaheimAnaheim, CA | $14,804 | - | $1,123 | - | $15,736 |
| Platt College-Los AngelesAlhambra, CA | $14,804 | - | $1,123 | - | $15,736 |
| Platt College-OntarioOntario, CA | $14,804 | - | $1,123 | - | $15,736 |
| Platt College-RiversideRiverside, CA | $14,804 | - | $1,123 | - | $15,736 |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | $43,550 | $1,775 | $938 | $12,850 | $20,232 |
| Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA | $62,326 | $2,580 | $1,100 | $20,374 | $17,445 |
| Presbyterian Theological Seminary in AmericaSanta Fe Springs, CA | $8,839 | $260 | $1,300 | - | $18,047 |
| Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CA | $35,172 | $1,430 | $1,200 | $11,288 | $11,600 |
| Reach UniversityOakland, CA | $12,374 | $1,031 | $1,200 | - | $16,470 |
| Sacramento CenterSacramento, CA | $14,330 | - | $1,216 | - | $11,508 |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA | $56,134 | $1,987 | $938 | $16,900 | $19,431 |
| Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CA | $50,934 | $1,220 | - | - | - |
| San Diego Christian CollegeSantee, CA | $26,300 | $1,020 | $1,000 | $11,080 | $18,990 |
| San Diego Global Knowledge UniversitySan Diego, CA | $13,774 | $320 | - | - | $11,840 |
| San Francisco Bay UniversityFremont, CA | $8,775 | $330 | $1,210 | $9,200 | $12,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CA | $54,550 | - | $1,000 | $20,200 | $17,200 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia, CA | $17,655 | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | $59,241 | $1,627 | $939 | $18,984 | $19,431 |
| Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA | $63,434 | $1,976 | $800 | $20,998 | $21,330 |
| Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding, CA | $14,535 | $425 | $900 | $4,500 | $11,200 |
| Simpson UniversityRedding, CA | $38,522 | $1,542 | $1,200 | $11,900 | $19,431 |
| Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CA | $19,100 | - | $821 | - | $19,431 |
| Sofia UniversityPalo Alto, CA | $18,575 | $400 | - | - | - |
| Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA | $37,450 | - | $938 | $13,892 | $20,232 |
| Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles, CA | $53,564 | $1,700 | $3,920 | - | $13,555 |
| Southern California Institute of TechnologyAnaheim, CA | $20,515 | - | $1,440 | - | $15,336 |
| Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon, CA | $18,720 | $480 | $938 | $15,471 | $19,431 |
| Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier, CA | $7,725 | $295 | $1,152 | - | $34,500 |
| Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA | $36,710 | - | - | - | - |
| Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | $62,484 | $1,372 | $825 | $19,922 | - |
| SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills, CA | $10,460 | $300 | $800 | $7,380 | $13,293 |
| The Chicago School at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | $20,844 | $472 | $2,184 | - | $18,536 |
| The Chicago School at San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $20,844 | $472 | $2,184 | - | $18,536 |
| The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA | $36,930 | $1,350 | $938 | $13,700 | $19,432 |
| Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA | $28,700 | - | - | $10,700 | $19,430 |
| Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA | $14,640 | $325 | $1,046 | - | $17,654 |
| United States UniversitySan Diego, CA | $7,067 | $288 | $1,600 | - | $17,272 |
| Unitek CollegeFremont, CA | $37,659 | - | - | - | - |
| Unitek CollegeFremont, CA | $38,507 | - | - | - | - |
| University of Antelope ValleyLancaster, CA | $1,465 | - | - | - | - |
| University of La VerneLa Verne, CA | $49,450 | $1,365 | $1,152 | $15,180 | $17,784 |
| University of Phoenix-CaliforniaOntario, CA | $9,552 | - | - | - | - |
| University of RedlandsRedlands, CA | $57,614 | $1,790 | $1,700 | $17,624 | $17,424 |
| University of Saint KatherineSan Marcos, CA | $28,800 | $900 | $938 | - | $19,431 |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $56,444 | $1,856 | $938 | $18,084 | $19,431 |
| University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | $58,222 | $2,055 | $1,152 | $17,300 | $18,236 |
| University of Silicon AndhraMilpitas, CA | $27,000 | $330 | - | - | - |
| University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA | $22,480 | $895 | $834 | $19,142 | $17,272 |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | $68,237 | $2,244 | $1,200 | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| University of the PacificStockton, CA | $55,340 | $1,881 | $938 | $16,688 | $18,330 |
| University of the PeoplePasadena, CA | $1,200 | - | - | - | $2,001 |
| University of the WestRosemead, CA | $14,718 | $565 | $938 | $12,760 | $19,432 |
| University of West Los AngelesInglewood, CA | $7,795 | $232 | - | - | - |
| Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA | $39,950 | $1,635 | $935 | $10,790 | $19,430 |
| West Coast University-Los AngelesNorth Hollywood, CA | $37,194 | $1,118 | $3,992 | - | $9,920 |
| West Coast University-OntarioOntario, CA | $37,194 | $1,118 | $3,992 | - | $9,920 |
| West Coast University-Orange CountyAnaheim, CA | $22,685 | $734 | $2,496 | - | $8,928 |
| Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA | $21,000 | $695 | $938 | - | $17,272 |
| Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA | $51,790 | $2,510 | $1,600 | $16,360 | $8,550 |
| Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA | $49,864 | $2,039 | $1,000 | $15,623 | $9,300 |
| William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA | $37,150 | $1,520 | $938 | $13,249 | $19,431 |
| Woodbury UniversityBurbank, CA | $44,886 | $1,413 | $938 | $14,138 | $19,431 |
| World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $6,920 | $280 | $600 | - | $9,081 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical SeminaryLos Angeles, CA | $16,900 | - | $300 | $8,100 | $16,700 |
| Average | $31,035 | $1,121 | $1,254 | $15,252 | $16,784 |