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:
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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:
- Tuition & fees is - for in-state and - for out-of-state students.
- Cost per credit hour is $1,121.
- Books & supplies cost is $1,254.
- Living cost is $15,252 (on-campus), $16,784 (off-campus).
2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for California Private Colleges
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2024 Tuition Comparison Between California Private Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Abraham Lincoln UniversityGlendale, CA | $9,120 |
$360 |
$938 |
- |
$17,272 |
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Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $28,024 |
$1,126 |
$938 |
$23,746 |
$19,431 |
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Agape College of Business and ScienceFresno, CA | $10,619 |
- |
$1,847 |
- |
$17,892 |
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Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $17,949 |
$567 |
$938 |
- |
$19,431 |
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America Evangelical UniversityGardena, CA | $6,200 |
$250 |
$1,200 |
- |
$14,500 |
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American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $10,596 |
$324 |
- |
- |
- |
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American Medical Sciences CenterGlendale, CA | $39,097 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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American University of Health SciencesSignal Hill, CA | $24,575 |
- |
$1,500 |
- |
$15,808 |
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Angeles CollegeLos Angeles, CA | $32,944 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Antioch University-Los AngelesCulver City, CA | $16,350 |
$535 |
- |
- |
- |
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Antioch University-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | $19,560 |
$535 |
- |
- |
- |
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Arizona College of Nursing-OntarioOntario, CA | $30,133 |
$1,082 |
- |
- |
$11,844 |
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Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA | $51,640 |
$2,109 |
$4,000 |
- |
$17,272 |
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Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CA | $13,160 |
- |
$1,150 |
- |
$13,324 |
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ATI College-WhittierWhitter, CA | $34,900 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | $43,600 |
$1,788 |
$938 |
$9,724 |
$20,234 |
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Bergin University of Canine StudiesPenngrove, CA | $10,440 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley, CA | $2,856 |
$116 |
$1,000 |
$15,744 |
$21,432 |
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Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CA | $7,220 |
$290 |
$400 |
- |
$11,066 |
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Beverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills, CA | $23,220 |
$645 |
$2,400 |
- |
$12,951 |
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|
Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | $46,704 |
$1,946 |
$1,200 |
$11,234 |
$11,234 |
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|
California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA | $35,465 |
- |
- |
$8,150 |
$15,113 |
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|
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | $39,720 |
$1,445 |
$938 |
$11,630 |
$20,234 |
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|
California Career CollegeCanoga Park, CA | $70,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
|
California College of ASULos Angeles, CA | $26,175 |
$535 |
$1,080 |
- |
$16,578 |
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|
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA | $57,946 |
$2,379 |
$1,500 |
$21,165 |
$21,408 |
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|
California Institute of Arts & TechnologySan Diego, CA | $15,390 |
- |
$1,124 |
- |
$20,496 |
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|
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National CityNational City, CA | $15,390 |
$610 |
$1,124 |
- |
$6,832 |
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|
California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco, CA | $22,334 |
$911 |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA | $63,255 |
- |
$1,428 |
$19,503 |
$19,431 |
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|
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA | $56,724 |
$1,815 |
$938 |
$12,820 |
$18,600 |
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|
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 |
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Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana, CA | $75,380 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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Carrington College-SacramentoSacramento, CA | $21,589 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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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 |
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|
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA | $18,933 |
$789 |
$938 |
- |
$27,900 |
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|
Claremont Lincoln UniversityClaremont, CA | $6,000 |
$250 |
- |
- |
- |
---|
|
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA | $64,150 |
$2,658 |
$1,200 |
$19,650 |
$19,650 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA | $50,666 |
$2,152 |
$1,152 |
$15,986 |
$17,784 |
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|
Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolSacramento, CA | $11,484 |
$299 |
$750 |
- |
$12,276 |
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|
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CA | $34,325 |
$705 |
$2,183 |
- |
$16,580 |
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|
Fremont UniversityCerritos, CA | $40,565 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
|
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA | $35,558 |
$1,248 |
$1,080 |
$10,148 |
$11,164 |
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|
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 |
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|
Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA | $3,500 |
$350 |
$1,250 |
- |
$15,808 |
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Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsSan Jose, CA | $36,110 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
|
Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA | $66,255 |
$2,061 |
$800 |
$21,710 |
$11,182 |
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Haven UniversityGarden Grove, CA | $7,120 |
$263 |
$900 |
- |
$12,000 |
---|
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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 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaWest Covina, CA | $24,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach, CA | $20,250 |
$499 |
$1,510 |
- |
$17,784 |
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John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido, CA | $29,500 |
$791 |
$1,905 |
$15,099 |
$15,099 |
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La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA | $35,910 |
$970 |
$1,350 |
$11,670 |
$19,431 |
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|
Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach, CA | $35,650 |
$1,485 |
$2,324 |
$18,071 |
$20,232 |
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|
Latin American Bible InstituteLa Puente, CA | $12,320 |
$365 |
$650 |
$9,200 |
$25,000 |
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Laurus CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA | $83,400 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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Learnet Academy IncLos Angeles, CA | $13,600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA | $20,462 |
$813 |
$938 |
$11,863 |
$19,431 |
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|
Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA | $11,900 |
$475 |
$850 |
- |
$8,400 |
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Lionel UniversityCarpinteria, CA | $15,288 |
$333 |
- |
- |
$11,988 |
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|
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA | $27,900 |
$752 |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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Los Angeles Academy of Figurative ArtVan Nuys, CA | $31,618 |
- |
$1,000 |
- |
$12,000 |
---|
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Los Angeles CenterLos Angeles, CA | $14,330 |
- |
$1,216 |
- |
$11,508 |
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Los Angeles College of MusicPasadena, CA | $25,650 |
$679 |
$900 |
$17,253 |
$17,253 |
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|
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 |
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Menlo CollegeAtherton, CA | $51,070 |
$2,091 |
$938 |
$15,537 |
$19,432 |
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Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey, CA | $47,026 |
$1,664 |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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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 |
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|
Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusLos Angeles, CA | $48,132 |
- |
$2,434 |
$14,154 |
$16,614 |
---|
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Musicians InstituteHollywood, CA | $27,194 |
$562 |
$1,746 |
- |
$19,431 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA | $62,692 |
$7,799 |
$1,100 |
$21,374 |
$16,432 |
---|
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Platt College-AnaheimAnaheim, CA | $14,804 |
- |
$1,123 |
- |
$15,736 |
---|
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Platt College-Los AngelesAlhambra, CA | $14,804 |
- |
$1,123 |
- |
$15,736 |
---|
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Platt College-OntarioOntario, CA | $14,804 |
- |
$1,123 |
- |
$15,736 |
---|
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Platt College-RiversideRiverside, CA | $14,804 |
- |
$1,123 |
- |
$15,736 |
---|
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Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | $43,550 |
$1,775 |
$938 |
$12,850 |
$20,232 |
---|
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Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA | $62,326 |
$2,580 |
$1,100 |
$20,374 |
$17,445 |
---|
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Presbyterian Theological Seminary in AmericaSanta Fe Springs, CA | $8,839 |
$260 |
$1,300 |
- |
$18,047 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CA | $50,934 |
$1,220 |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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San Diego Christian CollegeSantee, CA | $26,300 |
$1,020 |
$1,000 |
$11,080 |
$18,990 |
---|
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San Diego Global Knowledge UniversitySan Diego, CA | $13,774 |
$320 |
- |
- |
$11,840 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia, CA | $17,655 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | $59,241 |
$1,627 |
$939 |
$18,984 |
$19,431 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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Simpson UniversityRedding, CA | $38,522 |
$1,542 |
$1,200 |
$11,900 |
$19,431 |
---|
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Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CA | $19,100 |
- |
$821 |
- |
$19,431 |
---|
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Sofia UniversityPalo Alto, CA | $18,575 |
$400 |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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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 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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The Chicago School at San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $20,844 |
$472 |
$2,184 |
- |
$18,536 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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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 |
---|
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University of the PacificStockton, CA | $55,340 |
$1,881 |
$938 |
$16,688 |
$18,330 |
---|
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University of the PeoplePasadena, CA | $1,200 |
- |
- |
- |
$2,001 |
---|
|
University of the WestRosemead, CA | $14,718 |
$565 |
$938 |
$12,760 |
$19,432 |
---|
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University of West Los AngelesInglewood, CA | $7,795 |
$232 |
- |
- |
- |
---|
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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 |
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.