For the academic year 2022-2023, the average acceptance rate of California Colleges is 42.54%. The yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.12%. A total of 1,896,883 have applied, 806,902 admitted, and 145,072 students have enrolled one of California Colleges.

Of the California colleges, Minerva University is the tightest school to admit with 1.00% acceptance rate, and California Institute of Technology has the second lowest acceptance rate of 2.69%.

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2023 Acceptance Rates Comparison Table Between California Colleges
School NameApplicantsAdmitted EnrolledAcceptance RateAdmission Yield
ABC Adult SchoolCerritos, CA-----
ABCO TechnologyInglewood, CA-----
Abraham Lincoln UniversityGlendale, CA-----
Academy for Salon ProfessionalsNorthridge, CA-----
Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA-----
Academy of Esthetics and CosmetologySan Fernando, CA-----
Adrian's Beauty College of TurlockTurlock, CA-----
Advance Beauty CollegeGarden Grove, CA-----
Advance Beauty Techs AcademySan Jacinto, CA-----
Advanced Career InstituteVisalia, CA-----
Agape College of Business and ScienceFresno, CA-----
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA-----
Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
America Evangelical UniversityGardena, CA-----
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA18216456 90.11%34.15%
American Beauty CollegeWest Covina, CA-----
American Career College-AnaheimAnaheim, CA-----
American Career College-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA-----
American Career College-OntarioOntario, CA-----
American College of Healthcare and TechnologyRiverside, CA-----
American College of Healthcare and TechnologyHuntington Park, CA-----
American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CA-----
American Institute of Massage TherapySanta Ana, CA-----
American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CA-----
American Medical Sciences CenterGlendale, CA-----
American River CollegeSacramento, CA-----
American University of Health SciencesSignal Hill, CA-----
Angeles CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Angeles InstituteARTESIA, CA-----
Annenberg School of NursingReseda, CA-----
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster, CA-----
Antioch University-Los AngelesCulver City, CA-----
Antioch University-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA-----
Arizona College-OntarioOntario, CA434318 100.00%41.86%
Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA1,285912290 70.97%31.80%
Asher CollegeSacramento, CA-----
Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CA-----
Asian-American International Beauty CollegeWestminster, CA-----
Associated Barber College of San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
Associated Technical College-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA-----
Associated Technical College-San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
ATA CollegeEl Cajon, CA-----
ATI College-WhittierWhitter, CA-----
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-FremontFremont, CA-----
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA3,4382,991518 87.00%17.32%
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA-----
Baldwin Park Adult & Community EducationBaldwin Park, CA-----
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow, CA-----
Bay Area Medical AcademySan Francisco, CA-----
Beaumont Adult SchoolBeaumont, CA-----
Bellus Academy-Chula VistaChula Vista, CA-----
Bellus Academy-El CajonEl Cajon, CA-----
Bellus Academy-PowayPoway, CA-----
Bergin University of Canine StudiesPenngrove, CA-----
Berkeley City CollegeBerkeley, CA-----
Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley, CA181212 66.67%100.00%
Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CA-----
Beverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills, CA-----
Beyond 21st Century Beauty AcademySanta Fe Springs, CA-----
Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA4,2242,392706 56.63%29.52%
Blake Austin CollegeVacaville, CA-----
Borner's Barber CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Brand CollegeGlendale, CA211 50.00%100.00%
Bridges Beauty CollegeVictorville, CA-----
Brownson Technical SchoolAnaheim, CA-----
Butte CollegeOroville, CA-----
Butte County Regional Occupational ProgramChico, CA-----
Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CA-----
California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA-----
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA7,6546,1171,303 79.92%21.30%
California Barber and Beauty CollegeSan Diego, CA-----
California Beauty SchoolModesto, CA-----
California Career CollegeCanoga Park, CA-----
California Career InstituteAnaheim, CA-----
California College of Barbering and CosmetologyStockton, CA-----
California College of MusicPasadena, CA1399 69.23%100.00%
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA2,9872,261191 75.69%8.45%
California Hair Design AcademyLa Mesa, CA-----
California Healing Arts CollegeCarson, CA-----
California Indian Nations CollegePalm Desert, CA-----
California Institute of Arts & TechnologySan Diego, CA-----
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National CityNational City, CA-----
California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco, CA-----
California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CA-----
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA16,626448224 2.69%50.00%
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA2,120525189 24.76%36.00%
California Intercontinental UniversityIrvine, CA-----
California Jazz ConservatoryBerkeley, CA-----
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA5,1504,490602 87.18%13.41%
California Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA2325219 22.41%36.54%
California Northstate UniversityElk Grove, CA18917919 94.71%10.61%
California Nurses Educational InstitutePalm Springs, CA-----
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA58,77417,8855,110 30.43%28.57%
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA8,5058,350961 98.18%11.51%
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA49,07927,1793,655 55.38%13.45%
California State University Maritime AcademyVallejo, CA756722145 95.50%20.08%
California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA13,83411,9731,107 86.55%9.25%
California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA10,4209,342635 89.65%6.80%
California State University-ChicoChico, CA21,41720,3472,020 95.00%9.93%
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA19,16517,0822,062 89.13%12.07%
California State University-East BayHayward, CA12,46111,988896 96.20%7.47%
California State University-FresnoFresno, CA18,55117,7033,458 95.43%19.53%
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA48,74832,5275,280 66.72%16.23%
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA74,71829,8515,365 39.95%17.97%
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA33,93929,5073,892 86.94%13.19%
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CA12,56811,611904 92.39%7.79%
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA25,96523,6874,972 91.23%20.99%
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA25,27623,5593,916 93.21%16.62%
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA15,50114,1192,324 91.08%16.46%
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA14,77414,0642,551 95.19%18.14%
California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA6,0775,8711,032 96.61%17.58%
Canada CollegeRedwood City, CA-----
Capstone CollegePasadena, CA-----
Career Academy of BeautyGarden Grove, CA-----
Career Care InstituteLancaster, CA-----
Career Development Institute IncLos Angeles, CA-----
Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana, CA-----
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill CampusPleasant Hill, CA-----
Carrington College-SacramentoSacramento, CA-----
Carrington College-San JoseSan Jose, CA-----
Carrington College-San Leandro CampusSan Leandro, CA-----
Carrington College-StocktonStockton, CA-----
Casa Loma College-Los AngelesSherman Oaks, CA401612 40.00%75.00%
CBD CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Central California School of Continuing EducationSan Luis Obispo, CA-----
Central California School of Continuing Education -Coalinga, CA-----
Central Coast CollegeSalinas, CA-----
Cerritos CollegeNorwalk, CA-----
Cerro Coso Community CollegeRidgecrest, CA-----
CES CollegeBurbank, CA654124 63.08%58.54%
CET-CoachellaCoachella, CA-----
CET-ColtonColton, CA-----
CET-El CentroEl Centro, CA-----
CET-OxnardOxnard, CA-----
CET-SalinasSalinas, CA-----
CET-San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
CET-San JoseSan Jose, CA-----
CET-Santa MariaSanta Maria, CA-----
CET-SoledadSoledad, CA-----
CET-WatsonvilleWatsonville, CA-----
Chabot CollegeHayward, CA-----
Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga, CA-----
Chamberlain University-CaliforniaRancho Cordova, CA-----
Chapman UniversityOrange, CA13,6909,9282,076 72.52%20.91%
Charles A Jones Career and Education CenterSacramento, CA-----
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA83467114 80.46%2.09%
Cinta Aveda InstituteSan Francisco, CA-----
Cinta Aveda Institute - San JoseSan Jose, CA-----
Citrus CollegeGlendora, CA-----
Citrus Heights Beauty CollegeCitrus Heights, CA-----
City College of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA-----
Claremont Lincoln UniversityClaremont, CA-----
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA5,709591322 10.35%54.48%
Clovis Adult EducationClovis, CA-----
Clovis Community CollegeFresno, CA-----
Coachella Valley Beauty CollegeLa Quinta, CA-----
Coachella Valley Beauty College-HemetHemet, CA-----
Coastline Beauty CollegeFountain Valley, CA-----
Coastline Beauty College - HemetHemet, CA-----
Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley, CA-----
Coba AcademyAnaheim, CA-----
College of AlamedaAlameda, CA-----
College of MarinKentfield, CA-----
College of San MateoSan Mateo, CA-----
College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita, CA-----
College of the DesertPalm Desert, CA-----
College of the RedwoodsEureka, CA-----
College of the SequoiasVisalia, CA-----
College of the SiskiyousWeed, CA-----
Columbia CollegeSonora, CA-----
Columbia College - ImperialImperial, CA-----
Columbia College - LemooreNAS Lemoore, CA-----
Columbia College - Los AlamitosLos Alamitos, CA-----
Columbia College - Naval Base San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
Columbia College - San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
Columbia College - San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA-----
Columbia College HollywoodTarzana, CA-----
Community Christian CollegeRedlands, CA-----
Compton CollegeCompton, CA-----
Concorde Career College-Garden GroveGarden Grove, CA485467169 96.29%36.19%
Concorde Career College-North HollywoodNorth Hollywood, CA226219151 96.90%68.95%
Concorde Career College-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA383383209 100.00%54.57%
Concorde Career College-San DiegoSan Diego, CA263252180 95.82%71.43%
Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA3,5762,467344 68.99%13.94%
Contra Costa CollegeSan Pablo, CA-----
Contra Costa Medical Career CollegeAntioch, CA-----
Copper Mountain Community CollegeJoshua Tree, CA-----
Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento, CA-----
Crafton Hills CollegeYucaipa, CA-----
CRU Institute of Cosmetology and BarberingGarden Grove, CA-----
Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA-----
Culinary Institute of America at GreystoneSt. Helena, CA-----
Cuyamaca CollegeEl Cajon, CA-----
Cypress CollegeCypress, CA-----
De Anza CollegeCupertino, CA-----
DeHart Technical SchoolModesto, CA-----
Dell'Arte International School of Physical TheatreBlue Lake, CA-----
Design Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA888 100.00%100.00%
Design's School of CosmetologyPaso Robles, CA-----
DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario, CA354142112 40.11%78.87%
Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, CA-----
Diamond Beauty CollegeSouth El Monte, CA-----
Diversified Vocational CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA1,7461,627217 93.18%13.34%
Downey Adult SchoolDowney, CA-----
East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, CA-----
El Camino Community College DistrictTorrance, CA-----
Elite Cosmetology SchoolPALM DESERT, CA-----
Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolSacramento, CA-----
Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and ScienceVisalia, CA-----
Evergreen Valley CollegeSan Jose, CA-----
Feather River Community College DistrictQuincy, CA-----
Federico Beauty InstituteSacramento, CA-----
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CA1,985828349 41.71%42.15%
Flair Beauty CollegeValencia, CA-----
Folsom Lake CollegeFolsom, CA-----
Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA-----
Fredrick and Charles Beauty CollegeEureka, CA-----
Fremont UniversityCerritos, CA-----
Fresno City CollegeFresno, CA-----
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA832624155 75.00%24.84%
Fullerton CollegeFullerton, CA-----
Galaxy Medical CollegeNorth Hollywood, CA403636 90.00%100.00%
Gavilan CollegeGilroy, CA-----
Gemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA-----
Glendale Career CollegeGlendale, CA-----
Glendale Career College-North-West College-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA-----
Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, CA-----
GnomonHollywood, CA653227 49.23%84.38%
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA-----
Golden West CollegeHuntington Beach, CA-----
Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA-----
Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon, CA-----
Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsSan Mateo, CA-----
Hacienda La Puente Adult EducationLa Puente, CA354333293 94.07%87.99%
Hartnell CollegeSalinas, CA-----
Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA4,440593237 13.36%39.97%
Haven UniversityGarden Grove, CA-----
Healing Hands School of Holistic HealthEscondido, CA-----
Healthcare Career CollegeParamount, CA-----
High Desert Medical CollegeLancaster, CA-----
High Desert Medical College - BakerfieldBakersfield, CA-----
High Desert Medical College - TemeculaTemecula, CA-----
Hilltop Beauty SchoolDaly City, CA-----
Hinton Barber and Beauty CollegeVallejo, CA-----
Hollywood Cultural CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Homestead SchoolsTorrance, CA-----
Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA81026187 32.22%33.33%
Hoss Lee AcademyRoseville, CA-----
Humphreys College-ModestoSalida, CA-----
Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto CampusesStockton, CA-----
Hypnosis Motivation InstituteTarzana, CA-----
ICOHS CollegeSan Diego, CA-----
IDEA at ATEPTustin, CA-----
Imperial Valley CollegeImperial, CA-----
Independent Training & Apprenticeship ProgramSacramento, CA-----
Institute for Business and TechnologySanta Clara, CA-----
Institute of Culinary EducationPasadena, CA-----
Institute of TechnologyClovis, CA-----
Integrity College of HealthPasadena, CA-----
InterCoast Colleges-FairfieldFairfield, CA-----
InterCoast Colleges-Rancho CordovaRancho Cordova, CA-----
InterCoast Colleges-RiversideRiverside, CA-----
InterCoast Colleges-Santa AnaSanta Ana, CA-----
InterCoast Colleges-West CovinaW. Covina, CA-----
Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach, CA-----
International College of Beauty Arts & SciencesLos Angeles, CA-----
International College of CosmetologyOakland, CA-----
International School of Beauty IncPalm Desert, CA-----
Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine, CA-----
J D Academy of Salon and SpaDanville, CA-----
John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido, CA387308114 79.59%37.01%
John Wesley International Barber and Beauty CollegeLong Beach, CA-----
KC Beauty AcademyLos Angeles, CA-----
La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA1,8781,725329 91.85%19.07%
Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach, CA361319116 88.37%36.36%
Lake Tahoe Community CollegeSouth Lake Tahoe, CA-----
Lancaster Beauty SchoolLancaster, CA-----
Laney CollegeOakland, CA-----
Las Positas CollegeLivermore, CA-----
Lassen Community CollegeSusanville, CA-----
Latin American Bible InstituteLa Puente, CA21218 100.00%38.10%
Laurus CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA-----
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologyHanford, CA-----
Lawrence & Company College of CosmetologySelma, CA-----
Learnet Academy IncLos Angeles, CA-----
Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA14513775 94.48%54.74%
Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA-----
Lionel UniversityCarpinteria, CA-----
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA-----
Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach, CA-----
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative ArtVan Nuys, CA-----
Los Angeles CenterLos Angeles, CA-----
Los Angeles City CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles, CA-----
Los Angeles College of MusicPasadena, CA36730462 82.83%20.39%
Los Angeles Film SchoolHollywood, CA-----
Los Angeles Harbor CollegeWilmington, CA-----
Los Angeles Mission CollegeSylmar, CA-----
Los Angeles Pacific CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Los Angeles Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA-----
Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills, CA-----
Los Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Los Angeles Valley CollegeValley Glen, CA-----
Los Medanos CollegePittsburg, CA-----
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA21,6958,9631,608 41.31%17.94%
Lu Ross AcademyVentura, CA-----
Lyle's College of BeautyFresno, CA-----
Lyle's College of BeautyBakersfield, CA-----
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty CollegeSanta Rosa, CA-----
Madera Community CollegeMadera, CA-----
Marian Health Careers Center-Los Angeles CampusLos Angeles, CA-----
Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys CampusVan Nuys, CA-----
Mayfield CollegeCathedral City, CA-----
Medical Allied Career CenterSanta Fe Springs, CA-----
Medical Career College of Northern CaliforniaRoseville, CA181212 66.67%100.00%
Mendocino CollegeUkiah, CA-----
Menlo CollegeAtherton, CA3,3572,072203 61.72%9.80%
Merced CollegeMerced, CA-----
Merritt CollegeOakland, CA-----
Miami Ad School-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA-----
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey, CA-----
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-VacavilleVacaville, CA-----
Milan Institute-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA-----
Milan Institute-ClovisClovis, CA-----
Milan Institute-MercedMerced, CA-----
Milan Institute-Palm DesertPalm Desert, CA-----
Milan Institute-VisaliaVisalia, CA-----
Minerva UniversitySan Francisco, CA20,816208150 1.00%72.12%
MiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CA-----
MiraCosta College - San Elijo CampusCardiff, CA-----
Mission CollegeSanta Clara, CA-----
MIXED Institute of Cosmetology & BarberSacramento, CA-----
Modern Beauty AcademyOxnard, CA-----
Modern Technology SchoolFountain Valley, CA-----
Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA-----
Moler Barber CollegeOakland, CA-----
Monterey Peninsula CollegeMonterey, CA-----
Moorpark CollegeMoorpark, CA-----
Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley, CA-----
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA2,4051,822380 75.76%20.86%
Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusLos Angeles, CA-----
Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA-----
Mt San Jacinto Community College DistrictSan Jacinto, CA-----
Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USDConcord, CA-----
MTI CollegeSacramento, CA253238189 94.07%79.41%
Musicians InstituteHollywood, CA348273116 78.45%42.49%
My Le's Beauty CollegeSacramento, CA-----
Napa Valley CollegeNapa, CA-----
National Career CollegePanorama City, CA-----
National Career EducationCitrus Heights, CA-----
National Holistic InstituteEmeryville, CA-----
National Polytechnic CollegeLakewood, CA-----
National UniversitySan Diego, CA-----
New York Film AcademyBurbank, CA-----
Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego, CA1094912 44.95%24.49%
Norco CollegeNorco, CA-----
North Adrian's College of Beauty IncModesto, CA-----
North-West College-AnaheimAnaheim, CA-----
North-West College-GlendaleGlendale, CA-----
North-West College-Long BeachLong Beach, CA-----
North-West College-PomonaPomona, CA-----
North-West College-RiversideRiverside, CA-----
North-West College-San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
North-West College-Van NuysVan Nuys, CA-----
North-West College-West CovinaWest Covina, CA-----
Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA-----
NTMA Training Centers of Southern CaliforniaSanta Fe Springs, CA-----
Oak Valley CollegeRialto, CA-----
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA6,3052,484531 39.40%21.38%
Ohlone CollegeFremont, CA-----
Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA-----
Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CA2,0831,735314 83.29%18.10%
Oxnard CollegeOxnard, CA-----
Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa, CA30108 33.33%80.00%
Pacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CA-----
Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CA63253 39.68%12.00%
Pacific States UniversityLos Angeles, CA933 33.33%100.00%
Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA1,364661112 48.46%16.94%
Palladium Technical Academy IncTemple City, CA-----
Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA-----
Palo Verde CollegeBlythe, CA-----
Palomar CollegeSan Marcos, CA-----
Palomar Institute of CosmetologySan Marcos, CA-----
Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CA-----
Pathways CollegePasadena, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-East BayPleasant Hill, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-FresnoFresno, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-ModestoModesto, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-North TahoeTruckee, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-PasadenaPasadena, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-SacramentoSacramento, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-San DiegoSan Diego, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-San JoseSan Jose, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-Sherman OaksSherman Oaks, CA-----
Paul Mitchell the School-TemeculaTemecula, CA-----
PCI CollegeCerritos, CA-----
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA11,4665,585942 48.71%16.87%
Pima Medical Institute-Chula VistaChula Vista, CA-----
Pima Medical Institute-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA-----
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA3,500644309 18.40%47.98%
Platt College-AnaheimAnaheim, CA-----
Platt College-Los AngelesAlhambra, CA-----
Platt College-OntarioOntario, CA-----
Platt College-RiversideRiverside, CA-----
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA3,1492,580690 81.93%26.74%
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA10,666749413 7.02%55.14%
Pomona Unified School District Adult and Career EducationPomona, CA-----
Porterville CollegePorterville, CA-----
Premiere Career CollegeIrwindale, CA-----
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in AmericaSanta Fe Springs, CA-----
Princess Institute of BeautyReedley, CA-----
Professional Golfers Career CollegeTemecula, CA-----
Professional Institute of BeautyEl Monte, CA-----
Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CA13211538 87.12%33.04%
Reach UniversityOakland, CA666538 98.48%58.46%
Redondo Beach Beauty CollegeTorrance, CA-----
Reedley CollegeReedley, CA-----
Regan Career InstituteEl Monte, CA-----
Riggins Urban Barber CollegeSan Diego, CA-----
Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier, CA-----
Riverside City CollegeRiverside, CA-----
Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career EducationRiverside, CA-----
Sacramento CenterSacramento, CA-----
Sacramento City CollegeSacramento, CA-----
Sacramento Ultrasound InstituteSacramento, CA-----
Saddleback CollegeMission Viejo, CA-----
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA3,3532,947445 87.89%15.10%
Salon Success Academy-CoronaCorona, CA-----
Salon Success Academy-FontanaFontana, CA-----
Salon Success Academy-RedlandsRedlands, CA-----
Salon Success Academy-RiversideRiverside, CA-----
Salon Success Academy-UplandUpland, CA-----
Salon Success Academy-West CovinaWest Covina, CA-----
Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CA-----
San Bernardino Beauty CollegeSan Bernardino, CA-----
San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino, CA-----
San Diego Christian CollegeSpring Valley, CA-----
San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA-----
San Diego Global Knowledge UniversitySan Diego, CA-----
San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA-----
San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CA-----
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA77,25030,3316,573 39.26%21.67%
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusCalexico, CA-----
San Francisco Bay UniversityFremont, CA15710917 69.43%15.60%
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CA39216345 41.58%27.61%
San Francisco Film SchoolSan Francisco, CA-----
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology IncSan Francisco, CA-----
San Francisco School of Massage & BodyworkSan Francisco, CA-----
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA29,93228,1953,339 94.20%11.84%
San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton, CA-----
San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiation TechnologyFrench Camp, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-AtascaderoAtascadero, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-DelanoDelano, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-FresnoFresno, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-Hanford ClassroomHanford, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-HesperiaHesperia, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-LancasterLancaster, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-MaderaMadera, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-ModestoSalida, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-OntarioOntario, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-PortervillePorterville, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaRancho Cordova, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho MirageRancho Mirage, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa MariaSanta Maria, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-TemeculaTemecula, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education CenterFresno, CA-----
San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia, CA-----
San Jose City CollegeSan Jose, CA-----
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA34,00226,0834,037 76.71%15.48%
Santa Ana Beauty AcademySanta Ana, CA-----
Santa Ana Beauty CollegeSanta Ana, CA-----
Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CA-----
Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CA-----
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA16,6508,6771,641 52.11%18.91%
Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA-----
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CA-----
Santiago Canyon CollegeOrange, CA-----
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA3,099865260 27.91%30.06%
Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding, CA444 100.00%100.00%
Shasta CollegeRedding, CA-----
Shasta School of CosmetologyRedding, CA-----
Sierra CollegeRocklin, CA-----
Sierra College of BeautyMerced, CA-----
Simpson UniversityRedding, CA-----
Skyline CollegeSan Bruno, CA-----
Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Sofia UniversityPalo Alto, CA-----
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA498282129 56.63%45.74%
Solano Community CollegeFairfield, CA-----
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA10,80610,158967 94.00%9.52%
South Coast CollegeOrange, CA-----
Southern California College of Barber and BeautyEscondido, CA-----
Southern California Health InstituteNorth Hollywood, CA-----
Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI) - North HollywoodNorth Hollywood, CA-----
Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles, CA51330728 59.84%9.12%
Southern California Institute of TechnologyAnaheim, CA-----
Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon, CA-----
Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier, CA-----
Southwestern CollegeChula Vista, CA-----
Spartan College of Aeronautics & TechnologyInglewood, CA-----
Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyRiverside, CA-----
Sri Sai Krish InstituteStanton, CA-----
Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA2,500253233 10.12%92.09%
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA56,3782,0751,736 3.68%83.66%
Stellar Career CollegeModesto, CA-----
SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills, CA1038675 83.50%87.21%
Summit CollegeSan Bernardino, CA-----
Sutter County Career Training CenterYuba City, CA-----
Taft CollegeTaft, CA-----
Teachers College of San JoaquinStockton, CA-----
Thanh Le College School of CosmetologyGarden Grove, CA-----
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA744027 54.05%67.50%
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoSan Diego, CA110 100.00%0.00%
The Fab SchoolRancho Cucamonga, CA-----
The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA848663327 78.18%49.32%
The Salon Professional Academy-San JoseSan Jose, CA-----
Theatre of ArtsHollywood, CA-----
Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA262222139 84.73%62.61%
Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA-----
Tri-Community Adult EducationCovina, CA-----
UEI College-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA-----
UEI College-Chula VistaChula Vista, CA-----
UEI College-FresnoFresno, CA-----
UEI College-Garden GroveGarden Grove, CA-----
UEI College-GardenaGardena, CA-----
UEI College-Huntington ParkHuntington Park, CA-----
UEI College-OceansideOceanside, CA-----
UEI College-OntarioOntario, CA-----
UEI College-ResedaReseda, CA-----
UEI College-RiversideRiverside, CA-----
UEI College-SacramentoSacramento, CA-----
UEI College-StocktonStockton, CA-----
UEI College-West CovinaWest Covina, CA-----
Ukiah Adult SchoolUkiah, CA-----
United States UniversitySan Diego, CA-----
Unitek CollegeFremont, CA-----
Unitek CollegeSouth San Francisco, CA-----
Unitek CollegeHayward, CA-----
Unitek CollegeFremont, CA-----
Universal College of Beauty Inc-Los Angeles 2Los Angeles, CA-----
Universal Healthcare Careers CollegeLos Angeles, CA-----
Universal Technical Institute of California IncRancho Cucamonga, CA-----
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California IncSacramento, CA-----
Universal Technical Institute-Southern CaliforniaLong Beach, CA-----
University of Antelope ValleyLancaster, CA-----
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA128,20914,5236,728 11.33%46.33%
University of California-DavisDavis, CA94,74735,3776,399 37.34%18.09%
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA119,19125,2125,664 21.15%22.47%
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA149,80112,8456,462 8.57%50.31%
University of California-MercedMerced, CA29,92026,7662,392 89.46%8.94%
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA54,68337,5635,573 68.69%14.84%
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA131,19731,1036,546 23.71%21.05%
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA110,99528,6884,967 25.85%17.31%
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA65,91230,9263,859 46.92%12.48%
University of La VerneLa Verne, CA6,1724,537662 73.51%14.59%
University of Massachusetts GlobalIrvine, CA-----
University of Phoenix-CaliforniaOntario, CA-----
University of RedlandsRedlands, CA3,8723,170539 81.87%17.00%
University of Saint KatherineSan Marcos, CA905933 65.56%55.93%
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA14,3347,5411,234 52.61%16.36%
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA23,10316,4441,555 71.18%9.46%
University of Silicon AndhraMilpitas, CA-----
University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA1167542 64.66%56.00%
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA69,0628,3043,420 12.02%41.18%
University of the PacificStockton, CA5,8915,492847 93.23%15.42%
University of the PeoplePasadena, CA-----
University of the WestRosemead, CA23185 78.26%27.78%
University of West Los AngelesInglewood, CA-----
Urban Barber CollegeConcord, CA-----
Urban Barber College - San JoseSan Jose, CA-----
Valley College of Medical CareersWest Hills, CA-----
Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA2,7782,079541 74.84%26.02%
Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura, CA-----
Ventura CollegeVentura, CA-----
Victor Valley CollegeVictorville, CA-----
Victor Valley Community College - Aviation TechnologyVictorville, CA-----
Victory Career CollegeTorrance, CA-----
Waynes College of BeautySalinas, CA-----
West Coast University-Los AngelesNorth Hollywood, CA-----
West Coast University-OntarioOntario, CA-----
West Coast University-Orange CountyAnaheim, CA-----
West Hills College-CoalingaCoalinga, CA-----
West Hills College-LemooreLemoore, CA-----
West Los Angeles CollegeCulver City, CA-----
West Valley CollegeSaratoga, CA-----
Westchester College of Nursing & Allied HealthLos Angeles, CA-----
Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA709478419 67.42%87.66%
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA2,3261,907315 81.99%16.52%
Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA3,0142,274249 75.45%10.95%
William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA710468160 65.92%34.19%
Woodbury UniversityBurbank, CA1,460914117 62.60%12.80%
Woodland Community CollegeWoodland, CA-----
World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA-----
Xavier College School of NursingStockton, CA-----
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical SeminaryLos Angeles, CA1227569 61.48%92.00%
Young Americans College of the Performing ArtsCorona, CA351414 40.00%100.00%
Yuba CollegeMarysville, CA-----
ZMS The AcademyLos Angeles, CA-----
Average15,1756,4551,17042.54%18.12%
*The admission data is updated with academic year 2022-2023 data from National Center For Education Statistics (September 2, 2023).

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