There are 172 Public Public Colleges in California. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $6,924 for California residents and $20,687 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools' tuition & fees are $11,663 for California residents and $21,930 for out-of-state students.

University of California-San Diego has the highest tuition & fees of $46,042 and Teachers College of San Joaquin has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,270 among Public Public Colleges in California.

University of California-Los Angeles is the largest school with 46,430 students and California State University Maritime Academy is the smallest school with 849 students among those schools.

Comparison between 172 Public Public Colleges in California with key academic statistics

Tuition & Key Stats Comparison between Public Public Colleges in California
School NameUnder-graduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent To faculty RatioStudent Population
ABC Adult SchoolCerritos, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $4,800
($4,800)		- -15% 5 to 1 193
ABC Adult School - Cabrillo LaneCerritos, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $4,800
($4,800)		- -- - -
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,994
($1,146)		- -28% 22 to 1 10,329
American River CollegeSacramento, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,808
($1,288)		- -27% 27 to 1 27,422
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster, CAPublic, 4-year $8,228
($1,124)		- -30% 22 to 1 11,840
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CAPublic, 4-year $10,310
($1,430)		- -22% 28 to 1 26,873
Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $1,665
($1,665)		- -54% 16 to 1 405
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,936
($1,104)		- -30% 21 to 1 2,884
Beaumont Adult SchoolBeaumont, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $30,034
($30,034)		- -83% 15 to 1 81
Berkeley City CollegeBerkeley, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,676
($1,148)		- -41% 28 to 1 6,122
Butte CollegeOroville, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,416
($1,336)		- -33% 20 to 1 9,362
Butte County Regional Occupational ProgramChico, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $7,000
($7,000)		- -73% 10 to 1 29
Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,910
($1,270)		- -33% 16 to 1 9,149
California Indian Nations CollegePalm Desert, CAPublic, 2-4 year $7,742
($7,742)		- -- 9 to 1 76
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CAPublic, 4-year $30,995
($11,075)		$22,013
($12,509)		 30.00%85% 20 to 1 22,000
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CAPublic, 4-year $19,793
($7,913)		$18,851
($9,347)		 99.00%45% 15 to 1 6,025
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CAPublic, 4-year $19,319
($7,439)		$18,377
($8,873)		 74.00%66% 25 to 1 27,503
California State University Maritime AcademyVallejo, CAPublic, 4-year $19,552
($7,672)		$17,994
($8,490)		 99.05%63% 12 to 1 849
California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CAPublic, 4-year $19,576
($7,696)		$18,634
($9,130)		 88.00%49% 19 to 1 9,613
California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CAPublic, 4-year $18,697
($6,817)		$17,755
($8,251)		 93.00%56% 17 to 1 6,128
California State University-ChicoChico, CAPublic, 4-year $19,944
($8,064)		$19,002
($9,498)		 94.00%64% 20 to 1 14,183
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CAPublic, 4-year $18,944
($7,064)		$18,002
($8,498)		 91.00%46% 22 to 1 16,426
California State University-East BayHayward, CAPublic, 4-year $18,935
($7,055)		$17,993
($8,489)		 97.00%45% 22 to 1 13,673
California State University-FresnoFresno, CAPublic, 4-year $18,860
($6,980)		$17,918
($8,414)		 96.00%56% 21 to 1 23,999
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CAPublic, 4-year $18,953
($7,073)		$18,011
($8,507)		 87.00%69% 24 to 1 40,386
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CAPublic, 4-year $18,888
($7,008)		$17,946
($8,442)		 47.00%72% 22 to 1 38,973
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic, 4-year $18,698
($6,818)		$17,756
($8,252)		 92.00%51% 22 to 1 26,460
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CAPublic, 4-year $19,317
($7,437)		$18,375
($8,871)		 95.00%61% 20 to 1 7,045
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CAPublic, 4-year $18,975
($7,095)		$18,033
($8,529)		 93.00%55% 24 to 1 37,579
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CAPublic, 4-year $19,482
($7,602)		$18,540
($9,036)		 94.00%54% 24 to 1 31,818
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CAPublic, 4-year $19,555
($7,675)		$18,613
($9,109)		 98.00%54% 23 to 1 19,803
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CAPublic, 4-year $19,614
($7,734)		$18,672
($9,168)		 96.00%56% 23 to 1 15,109
California State University-StanislausTurlock, CAPublic, 4-year $19,706
($7,826)		$18,764
($9,260)		 97.00%55% 18 to 1 10,154
Canada CollegeRedwood City, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,508
($1,332)		- -35% 22 to 1 5,388
Cerritos CollegeNorwalk, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,004
($1,364)		- -29% 26 to 1 19,469
Cerro Coso Community CollegeRidgecrest, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,264
($1,384)		- -29% 23 to 1 4,919
Chabot CollegeHayward, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,686
($1,150)		- -34% 21 to 1 10,736
Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,120
($1,184)		- -28% 22 to 1 19,238
Charles A Jones Career and Education CenterSacramento, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $22,360
($22,360)		- -48% 12 to 1 98
Citrus CollegeGlendora, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,844
($1,204)		- -41% 23 to 1 9,975
City College of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAPublic, 2-4 year $14,656
($1,696)		- -37% 20 to 1 16,134
Clovis Adult EducationClovis, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $12,000
($12,000)		- -72% 17 to 1 210
Clovis Community CollegeFresno, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,454
($1,334)		- -35% 27 to 1 7,772
Coalinga CollegeCoalinga, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,084
($1,384)		- -29% 22 to 1 3,061
Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,964
($1,180)		- -23% 30 to 1 8,077
College of AlamedaAlameda, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,684
($1,148)		- -35% 30 to 1 5,673
College of MarinKentfield, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,864
($1,494)		- -32% 16 to 1 4,283
College of San MateoSan Mateo, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,384
($1,332)		- -47% 21 to 1 7,512
College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,232
($1,176)		- -42% 26 to 1 18,075
College of the DesertPalm Desert, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,586
($1,326)		- -27% 26 to 1 10,382
College of the RedwoodsEureka, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,299
($1,147)		- -24% 15 to 1 4,006
College of the SequoiasVisalia, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,338
($1,394)		- -31% 28 to 1 13,170
College of the SiskiyousWeed, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,394
($1,444)		- -25% 13 to 1 1,204
Columbia CollegeSonora, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,870
($1,547)		- -27% 14 to 1 2,349
Compton CollegeCompton, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,822
($1,142)		- -10% 14 to 1 4,082
Contra Costa CollegeSan Pablo, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,328
($1,312)		- -25% 20 to 1 5,832
Copper Mountain Community CollegeJoshua Tree, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,050
($1,114)		- -22% 13 to 1 1,402
Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,808
($1,288)		- -31% 27 to 1 13,294
Crafton Hills CollegeYucaipa, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,320
($1,188)		- -33% 17 to 1 5,113
Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,000
($1,340)		- -43% 27 to 1 9,908
Cuyamaca CollegeEl Cajon, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,636
($1,340)		- -31% 23 to 1 8,043
Cypress CollegeCypress, CAPublic, 4-year $9,399
($1,146)		- -33% 22 to 1 13,523
De Anza CollegeCupertino, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,317
($1,562)		- -66% 27 to 1 16,335
Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,328
($1,312)		- -46% 24 to 1 16,097
Downey Adult SchoolDowney, CAPublic, 2-4 year $4,499
($4,499)		- -89% 30 to 1 813
East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -29% 29 to 1 27,855
El Camino Community College DistrictTorrance, CAPublic, 2-4 year $7,144
($1,144)		- -35% 26 to 1 19,944
Evergreen Valley CollegeSan Jose, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,718
($1,366)		- -35% 25 to 1 7,952
Feather River Community College DistrictQuincy, CAPublic, 4-year $9,925
($1,465)		- -40% 16 to 1 1,383
Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,808
($1,288)		- -37% 26 to 1 8,796
Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CAPublic, 4-year $12,320
($1,565)		- -56% 25 to 1 12,434
Fresno City CollegeFresno, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,454
($1,334)		- -24% 25 to 1 22,609
Fullerton CollegeFullerton, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,399
($1,151)		- -32% 23 to 1 18,370
Gavilan CollegeGilroy, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,246
($1,506)		- -32% 21 to 1 4,561
Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,381
($1,181)		- -31% 24 to 1 10,658
Golden West CollegeHuntington Beach, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,084
($1,196)		- -41% 26 to 1 10,053
Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,628
($1,332)		- -28% 19 to 1 12,862
Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationLa Puente, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $2,123
($2,123)		- 84.08%87% 27 to 1 337
Hartnell CollegeSalinas, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,994
($1,404)		- -31% 22 to 1 8,892
IDEA at ATEPTustin, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,996
($1,156)		- -- - -
Imperial Valley CollegeImperial, CAPublic, 2-4 year $7,990
($1,126)		- -37% 31 to 1 7,747
Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,996
($1,156)		- -55% 28 to 1 10,464
Lake Tahoe Community CollegeSouth Lake Tahoe, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,067
($1,131)		- -33% 17 to 1 2,519
Laney CollegeOakland, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,684
($1,148)		- -26% 26 to 1 9,653
Las Positas CollegeLivermore, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,176
($1,168)		- -46% 20 to 1 6,724
Lassen Community CollegeSusanville, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,224
($1,144)		- -23% 13 to 1 1,694
Lemoore CollegeLemoore, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,084
($1,384)		- -42% 27 to 1 3,845
Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,440
($1,556)		- -21% 26 to 1 22,402
Los Angeles City CollegeLos Angeles, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -23% 27 to 1 13,199
Los Angeles Harbor CollegeWilmington, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -30% 26 to 1 7,384
Los Angeles Mission CollegeSylmar, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -23% 28 to 1 9,283
Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -36% 27 to 1 15,372
Los Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -18% 19 to 1 4,913
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -24% 22 to 1 10,377
Los Angeles Valley CollegeValley Glen, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,130
($1,238)		- -32% 25 to 1 15,037
Los Medanos CollegePittsburg, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,328
($1,312)		- -38% 22 to 1 7,791
Madera Community CollegeMadera, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,454
($1,334)		- -- 31 to 1 5,522
Mendocino CollegeUkiah, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,893
($1,423)		- -30% 14 to 1 3,554
Merced CollegeMerced, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,154
($1,194)		- -29% 25 to 1 10,214
Merritt CollegeOakland, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,703
($1,167)		- -20% 26 to 1 6,514
MiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CAPublic, 4-year $9,120
($1,152)		- -42% 19 to 1 10,860
MiraCosta College - San Elijo CampusCardiff, CAPublic, 4-year $9,120
($1,152)		- -- - -
Mission CollegeSanta Clara, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,798
($1,438)		- -34% 15 to 1 5,747
Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CAPublic, 4-year $8,870
($1,270)		- -24% 18 to 1 16,224
Monterey Peninsula CollegeMonterey, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,924
($1,188)		- -26% 18 to 1 6,514
Moorpark CollegeMoorpark, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,642
($1,412)		- -41% 27 to 1 12,484
Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,230
($1,420)		- -24% 22 to 1 9,095
Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,212
($1,364)		- -39% 22 to 1 26,256
Mt San Jacinto Community College DistrictSan Jacinto, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,276
($1,406)		- -32% 30 to 1 15,153
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $4,070
($4,070)		- -76% 8 to 1 142
Napa Valley CollegeNapa, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,908
($1,156)		- -31% 17 to 1 4,041
Norco CollegeNorco, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,230
($1,420)		- -33% 26 to 1 9,467
Ohlone CollegeFremont, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,714
($1,202)		- -55% 25 to 1 8,358
Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,992
($1,208)		- -45% 27 to 1 16,614
Oxnard CollegeOxnard, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,642
($1,412)		- -32% 27 to 1 6,339
Palo Verde CollegeBlythe, CAPublic, 2-4 year $13,800
($1,380)		- -30% 24 to 1 4,639
Palomar CollegeSan Marcos, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,650
($1,354)		- -30% 21 to 1 17,655
Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,756
($1,180)		- -41% 22 to 1 21,923
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $6,000
($6,000)		- -80% 20 to 1 103
Porterville CollegePorterville, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,289
($1,409)		- -26% 24 to 1 4,113
Reedley CollegeReedley, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,454
($1,334)		- -35% 21 to 1 7,086
Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier, CAPublic, 4-year $9,884
($1,388)		- -24% 29 to 1 16,139
Riverside City CollegeRiverside, CAPublic, 2-4 year $11,230
($1,420)		- -32% 24 to 1 19,147
Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career EducationRiverside, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $12,300
($12,300)		- -85% 33 to 1 230
Sacramento City CollegeSacramento, CAPublic, 2-4 year $12,808
($1,288)		- -26% 25 to 1 17,719
Saddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CAPublic, 2-4 year $13,732
($1,432)		- -46% 24 to 1 16,660
San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,017
($1,185)		- -19% 16 to 1 10,767
San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,094
($1,150)		- -23% 20 to 1 12,144
San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CAPublic, 4-year $9,094
($1,150)		- -33% 24 to 1 18,076
San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,094
($1,150)		- -40% 27 to 1 13,062
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CAPublic, 4-year $20,170
($8,290)		$19,228
($9,724)		 34.00%78% 25 to 1 37,402
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusCalexico, CAPublic, 4-year $18,940
($7,060)		- -- - -
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CAPublic, 4-year $19,304
($7,424)		$18,362
($8,858)		 96.00%54% 19 to 1 25,282
San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,072
($1,288)		- -29% 32 to 1 16,168
San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation TechnologyFrench Camp, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,072
($1,288)		- -- - -
San Jose City CollegeSan Jose, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,486
($1,366)		- -33% 23 to 1 7,561
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAPublic, 4-year $19,872
($7,992)		$18,930
($9,426)		 80.00%68% 22 to 1 35,751
Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CAPublic, 4-year $9,460
($1,180)		- -26% 31 to 1 23,852
Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,186
($1,234)		- -39% 37 to 1 12,675
Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CAPublic, 4-year $9,316
($1,156)		- -32% 26 to 1 22,375
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,310
($1,318)		- -30% 17 to 1 15,552
Santiago Canyon CollegeOrange, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,612
($1,164)		- -45% 36 to 1 11,696
Shasta CollegeRedding, CAPublic, 4-year $8,277
($1,197)		- -31% 24 to 1 7,363
Sierra CollegeRocklin, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,988
($1,156)		- -33% 23 to 1 15,766
Skyline CollegeSan Bruno, CAPublic, 4-year $11,384
($1,332)		- -40% 27 to 1 8,523
Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CAPublic, 4-year $7,028
($1,172)		- -33% 25 to 1 8,426
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CAPublic, 4-year $20,070
($8,190)		$19,128
($9,624)		 95.00%59% 18 to 1 6,637
Southwestern CollegeChula Vista, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,492
($1,344)		- -31% 22 to 1 16,530
Taft CollegeTaft, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,076
($1,108)		- -33% 27 to 1 4,508
Teachers College of San JoaquinStockton, CAPublic, 4-year $6,270
($6,270)		$6,977
($6,977)		 -- 17 to 1 1,108
Tri-Community Adult EducationCovina, CAPublic, 2-4 year $16,000
($16,000)		- -- 15 to 1 217
Ukiah Adult SchoolUkiah, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $8,400
($8,400)		- -- 15 to 1 32
University of California College of the Law-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAPublic, 4-year -$46,753
($46,753)		 -- - 1,193
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CAPublic, 4-year $45,627
($14,850)		$30,363
($15,261)		 12.00%94% 19 to 1 45,307
University of California-DavisDavis, CAPublic, 4-year $46,024
($15,247)		$29,662
($14,560)		 42.00%86% 21 to 1 39,679
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CAPublic, 4-year $45,014
($14,237)		$29,377
($14,275)		 26.00%86% 18 to 1 35,937
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPublic, 4-year $44,524
($13,747)		$28,985
($13,883)		 9.00%92% 18 to 1 46,430
University of California-MercedMerced, CAPublic, 4-year $44,944
($14,167)		$29,289
($14,187)		 39.00%67% 19 to 1 9,103
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CAPublic, 4-year $44,947
($14,170)		$29,468
($14,366)		 63.00%76% 24 to 1 26,809
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CAPublic, 4-year $46,042
($15,265)		$29,637
($14,535)		 25.00%87% 19 to 1 42,006
University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAPublic, 4-year -$29,294
($14,192)		 -- - 3,140
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAPublic, 4-year $45,742
($14,965)		$29,555
($14,453)		 28.00%85% 17 to 1 26,420
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CAPublic, 4-year $45,337
($14,560)		$29,957
($14,855)		 63.00%76% 23 to 1 19,478
University of Massachusetts GlobalIrvine, CAPublic, 4-year $12,520
($12,520)		$13,282
($13,282)		 -50% 18 to 1 8,689
Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura, CAPublic, Less than 2-year $8,370
($8,370)		- -68% 3 to 1 87
Ventura CollegeVentura, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,642
($1,412)		- -39% 25 to 1 10,559
Victor Valley CollegeVictorville, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,125
($1,425)		- -23% 28 to 1 12,648
Victor Valley Community College - Aviation TechnologyVictorville, CAPublic, 2-4 year $10,125
($1,425)		- -- - -
West Los Angeles CollegeCulver City, CAPublic, 4-year $10,130
($1,238)		- -27% 24 to 1 8,656
West Valley CollegeSaratoga, CAPublic, 2-4 year $9,320
($1,490)		- -45% 17 to 1 6,513
Woodland Community CollegeWoodland, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,184
($1,124)		- -34% 19 to 1 3,441
Yuba CollegeMarysville, CAPublic, 2-4 year $8,208
($1,128)		- -29% 21 to 1 5,401