228 California colleges have graduate programs - 37 public and 191 private schools.
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of California graduate schools is $20,170 for California residents and $25,456 for out-of-state students. A total of 313,717 graduate students enrolled in California graduate schools (1,530 in average).
The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for California graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 228 Graduate Schools (37 public, 191 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,170 California Residents $25,456 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 313,717 (1,530 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 87,878 (586 on average) in 177 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 24 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14.40 to 1 |
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $20,170 for California residents and $25,456 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the California Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $23,868 | $34,768 | 1,854 | 33 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Academy of Chinese Culture and Health SciencesOakland, CA | $16,308 | $20,479 | 114 | 2 Programs | - |
| Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley, CA | $18,730 | $19,640 | 91 | 3 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| American Film Institute ConservatoryLos Angeles, CA | $55,402 | $70,487 | 379 | 1 Programs | - |
| Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA | $44,362 | $57,188 | 270 | 8 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | $17,692 | $17,015 | 3,513 | 56 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CA | $7,620 | $6,580 | 58 | 5 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA | $10,656 | $12,672 | 1,953 | 40 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco, CA | $20,048 | $24,464 | 1,836 | 19 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | $13,997 | $15,562 | 3,485 | 48 Programs | 21 to 1 |
| California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA | $49,720 | $63,430 | 304 | 10 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| University of California College of the Law-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | $48,296 | $48,296 | 1,195 | 4 Programs | - |
| California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA | $49,785 | $65,706 | 1,443 | 59 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA | $18,150 | $22,046 | 1,054 | 24 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | $13,685 | $23,765 | 1,036 | 51 Programs | 19 to 1 |
| Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $21,673 | $19,690 | 4,139 | 28 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA | $9,611 | $19,691 | 1,554 | 22 Programs | 20 to 1 |
| California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA | $9,766 | $19,846 | 1,269 | 20 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA | $9,612 | $19,692 | 3,127 | 50 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA | $9,305 | $19,385 | 2,381 | 36 Programs | 25 to 1 |
| California State University-ChicoChico, CA | $9,996 | $20,076 | 1,465 | 36 Programs | 23 to 1 |
| California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA | $8,978 | $19,058 | 2,550 | 26 Programs | 21 to 1 |
| California State University-FresnoFresno, CA | $8,865 | $18,945 | 2,473 | 58 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA | $8,994 | $19,074 | 4,902 | 62 Programs | 26 to 1 |
| California State University-East BayHayward, CA | $9,107 | $19,187 | 2,417 | 44 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA | $8,898 | $18,978 | 5,921 | 91 Programs | 23 to 1 |
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | $8,688 | $18,768 | 3,577 | 62 Programs | 21 to 1 |
| California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | $8,982 | $19,062 | 5,557 | 80 Programs | 25 to 1 |
| California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA | $9,542 | $19,622 | 3,123 | 52 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | $15,866 | $30,968 | 12,812 | 209 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| University of California-DavisDavis, CA | $15,141 | $30,243 | 7,792 | 191 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA | $14,827 | $29,929 | 7,093 | 215 Programs | 19 to 1 |
| University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | $14,476 | $29,578 | 13,860 | 212 Programs | 20 to 1 |
| University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA | $14,912 | $30,014 | 3,784 | 104 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | $15,097 | $30,199 | 9,301 | 161 Programs | 19 to 1 |
| University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | $14,738 | $29,840 | 3,007 | 51 Programs | - |
| University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | $15,124 | $30,226 | 2,952 | 107 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA | $15,410 | $30,512 | 1,998 | 96 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| Sofia UniversityPalo Alto, CA | $20,944 | $14,195 | 1,140 | 5 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA | $47,446 | $58,996 | 409 | 24 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| Cal Poly Maritime AcademyVallejo, CA | $8,490 | $17,994 | 33 | 2 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Chapman UniversityOrange, CA | $28,963 | $39,868 | 2,047 | 40 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA | $27,376 | $38,973 | 570 | 8 Programs | 4 to 1 |
| Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA | $7,914 | $8,895 | 2,114 | 18 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| San Diego Christian CollegeSantee, CA | $10,480 | $8,736 | 7 | 3 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Church Divinity School of the PacificBerkeley, CA | $16,960 | $17,660 | 40 | 2 Programs | - |
| Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont, CA | $34,836 | $37,180 | 1,771 | 65 Programs | - |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA | $58,467 | $72,294 | 3 | 1 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA | $34,100 | $10,579 | 21 | 2 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Western University of Health SciencesPomona, CA | $23,542 | $36,400 | 3,665 | 14 Programs | - |
| Design Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | - | $28,930 | 17 | 1 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA | $17,400 | $21,071 | 786 | 16 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Dominican School of Philosophy & TheologyBerkeley, CA | $17,740 | $22,260 | 55 | 3 Programs | - |
| Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicineSanta Monica, CA | $16,750 | $21,425 | 150 | 2 Programs | - |
| Empire CollegeSanta Rosa, CA | - | $17,866 | 48 | 2 Programs | - |
| FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CA | $37,065 | $43,965 | 29 | 1 Programs | 135 to 1 |
| Fielding Graduate UniversitySanta Barbara, CA | $16,280 | $24,689 | 915 | 14 Programs | - |
| Five Branches UniversitySanta Cruz, CA | $17,293 | $19,675 | 321 | 3 Programs | - |
| Franciscan School of TheologySan Diego, CA | $13,680 | $15,870 | 89 | 2 Programs | - |
| Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA | $15,039 | $13,780 | 1,334 | 24 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA | $20,140 | $24,760 | 1,890 | 15 Programs | - |
| Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $18,355 | $17,070 | 2,827 | 29 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| Graduate Theological UnionBerkeley, CA | $19,557 | $25,042 | 150 | 2 Programs | - |
| Pacifica Graduate InstituteSanta Barbara CA, CA | $26,450 | $29,200 | 833 | 8 Programs | - |
| California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA | $9,921 | $20,001 | 576 | 15 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Humphreys UniversityStockton, CA | $12,672 | $11,286 | 527 | 7 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach, CA | $20,400 | $20,400 | 5 | 1 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $30,868 | $28,870 | 134 | 5 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA | $8,535 | $12,728 | 161 | 5 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| University of La VerneLa Verne, CA | $13,806 | $15,318 | 1,971 | 28 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach, CA | $34,500 | $43,290 | 29 | 2 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Life Chiropractic College WestHayward, CA | - | $38,448 | 618 | 2 Programs | - |
| Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA | $8,490 | $11,260 | 232 | 4 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon, CA | $15,600 | $19,080 | 129 | 12 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA | $13,818 | $18,450 | 348 | 23 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA | $28,652 | $34,460 | 3,186 | 95 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier, CA | $23,785 | $38,775 | 1,279 | 8 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA | $10,560 | $10,410 | 952 | 17 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $17,348 | $23,172 | 2,906 | 43 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Menlo CollegeAtherton, CA | - | $19,960 | 46 | 2 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey, CA | $39,750 | $48,654 | 514 | 9 Programs | 1 to 1 |
| Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $11,156 | $14,520 | 581 | 25 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Musicians InstituteHollywood, CA | - | $36,115 | 24 | 1 Programs | 6 to 1 |
| National UniversitySan Diego, CA | $14,976 | $16,416 | 10,878 | 57 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego, CA | $25,659 | $32,295 | 90 | 2 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA | $16,208 | $15,300 | 273 | 10 Programs | 6 to 1 |
| Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA | $52,838 | $66,274 | - | 1 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CA | $45,620 | $56,488 | 43 | 2 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA | $12,065 | $18,504 | 461 | 12 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA | $22,619 | $50,166 | 1,051 | 5 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CA | $28,725 | $22,260 | 756 | 7 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Pacific School of ReligionBerkeley, CA | $17,619 | $20,310 | 124 | 3 Programs | - |
| Pacific States UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $9,660 | $7,890 | 57 | 3 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA | $29,469 | $37,173 | 37 | 5 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| University of the PacificStockton, CA | $46,206 | $55,452 | 3,695 | 58 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA | $32,620 | $44,056 | 5,423 | 33 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | $11,250 | $11,880 | 1,511 | 19 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| RAND School of Public PolicySanta Monica, CA | $21,379 | $50,000 | 230 | 2 Programs | - |
| University of RedlandsRedlands, CA | $20,932 | $25,172 | 1,038 | 29 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Dongguk University Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | $7,250 | $10,688 | 102 | 2 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CA | $49,040 | $49,786 | 1,191 | 11 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA | $10,252 | $20,332 | 5,355 | 119 Programs | 27 to 1 |
| University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $26,418 | $31,240 | 3,863 | 50 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CA | $44,810 | $56,150 | 212 | 9 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $9,370 | $19,450 | 3,119 | 83 Programs | 19 to 1 |
| University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | $24,260 | $29,960 | 3,592 | 58 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA | $11,693 | $13,240 | 548 | 16 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | $9,934 | $20,014 | 9,653 | 91 Programs | 25 to 1 |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | $28,836 | $31,694 | 3,151 | 43 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Saybrook UniversityPasadena, CA | $27,439 | $23,888 | 1,057 | 13 Programs | - |
| Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA | $38,226 | $48,598 | 20 | - | 10 to 1 |
| Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding, CA | $7,160 | $8,585 | 4 | 5 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| Trinity Law SchoolSanta Ana, CA | $13,525 | $13,650 | 273 | 2 Programs | - |
| Simpson UniversityRedding, CA | $12,400 | $20,090 | 172 | 7 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA | $37,756 | $38,500 | 780 | 32 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA | $10,148 | $20,228 | 619 | 20 Programs | 17 to 1 |
| South Baylo UniversityAnaheim, CA | $10,735 | $12,340 | 198 | 2 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA | $10,854 | $16,853 | 286 | 8 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Starr King School for the MinistryOakland, CA | $21,768 | $20,853 | 77 | 2 Programs | - |
| Marshall B Ketchum UniversityFullerton, CA | $34,812 | $48,709 | 653 | 5 Programs | - |
| Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles, CA | $43,800 | $56,162 | 181 | 6 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | $44,013 | $71,515 | 25,936 | 271 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Southwestern Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA | $52,090 | $20,240 | 1,006 | 2 Programs | - |
| Claremont School of TheologyLos Angeles, CA | $22,000 | $26,520 | 213 | 11 Programs | - |
| Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolSacramento, CA | $15,082 | $17,952 | 32 | 6 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaEscondido, CA | $15,950 | $17,300 | 108 | 3 Programs | - |
| Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA | - | - | 8 | - | 10 to 1 |
| Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA | $13,896 | $14,742 | 26 | 2 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Woodbury UniversityBurbank, CA | $37,444 | $46,148 | 63 | 3 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| The Wright InstituteBerkeley, CA | $35,150 | $42,350 | 518 | 3 Programs | - |
| Thomas Jefferson School of LawSan Diego, CA | $9,420 | $3,692 | 262 | 2 Programs | - |
| Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | $49,617 | $61,878 | 10,721 | 172 Programs | 6 to 1 |
| Antioch University-Los AngelesCulver City, CA | $16,716 | $42,828 | 850 | 5 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| Antioch University-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | $17,364 | $36,880 | 208 | 6 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| University of Massachusetts GlobalAliso Viejo, CA | $13,680 | $13,680 | 3,906 | 23 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA | $9,606 | $19,686 | 1,260 | 25 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesSan Marcos, CA | $28,315 | $28,791 | 4,370 | 13 Programs | - |
| Fremont UniversityCerritos, CA | - | - | 17 | 1 Programs | 22 to 1 |
| Pacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CA | $11,711 | $15,075 | 630 | 3 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | $12,225 | $14,150 | 115 | 2 Programs | - |
| Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA | $31,776 | $38,728 | 11 | 1 Programs | 7 to 1 |
| World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA | $4,860 | $5,600 | 303 | 8 Programs | 42 to 1 |
| Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineLos Angeles, CA | $14,597 | $18,832 | 166 | 2 Programs | - |
| California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CA | $9,303 | $19,383 | 806 | 11 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa, CA | - | - | 18 | 2 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| American University of Health SciencesSignal Hill, CA | $15,748 | $33,649 | 122 | 5 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| Career Networks InstituteSanta Ana, CA | - | - | - | - | 30 to 1 |
| California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA | $7,300 | $8,520 | 3 | 1 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| CBD CollegeLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | 20 to 1 |
| Keck Graduate InstituteClaremont, CA | $35,280 | $44,745 | 622 | 9 Programs | - |
| California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA | $8,683 | $18,763 | 474 | 7 Programs | 16 to 1 |
| University of Antelope ValleyLancaster, CA | - | - | 30 | 3 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Northcentral UniversitySan Diego, CA | $17,526 | $17,998 | 9,429 | 46 Programs | 1 to 1 |
| University of California-MercedMerced, CA | $14,753 | $29,855 | 738 | 45 Programs | 20 to 1 |
| Los Angeles College of MusicPasadena, CA | - | $29,190 | 34 | 9 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA | - | - | 285 | 2 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| United States UniversitySandy Springs, CA | $11,188 | $6,543 | 2,295 | 9 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| University of East-West MedicineSunnyvale, CA | $6,560 | $18,188 | 81 | 1 Programs | - |
| SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills, CA | $6,008 | $5,895 | 121 | 3 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| University of the WestRosemead, CA | $10,872 | $14,298 | 95 | 9 Programs | 4 to 1 |
| The Chicago School at AnaheimAnaheim, CA | $28,927 | $35,328 | 523 | 13 Programs | - |
| The Chicago School at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | $28,927 | $35,328 | 3,007 | 28 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Homestead SchoolsTorrance, CA | - | - | 1 | 1 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Academy for Jewish Religion CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | $25,610 | $29,670 | 58 | 4 Programs | - |
| Angeles CollegeLos Angeles, CA | - | - | 5 | 1 Programs | 25 to 1 |
| West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange CountyAnaheim, CA | $13,800 | $16,178 | 1,394 | 6 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsSan Jose, CA | - | - | 16 | 1 Programs | 18 to 1 |
| Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA | $9,000 | $9,000 | 1,889 | 18 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Touro University CaliforniaVallejo, CA | $26,498 | $33,867 | 1,121 | 11 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| New York Film AcademyBurbank, CA | $33,276 | $36,320 | 283 | 7 Programs | 4 to 1 |
| Bergin University of Canine StudiesPenngrove, CA | $18,850 | $13,850 | 7 | 1 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| Los Angeles Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA | $10,800 | $12,240 | 196 | 6 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| California Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA | $6,535 | $7,300 | 112 | 3 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA | $410 | $2,460 | 233 | 8 Programs | 19 to 1 |
| DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario, CA | $17,252 | $9,832 | 21 | 9 Programs | 26 to 1 |
| Learnet Academy IncLos Angeles, CA | - | - | 1 | 1 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| University of Phoenix-CaliforniaOntario, CA | $16,071 | $16,485 | 10 | 10 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| Minerva UniversitySan Francisco, CA | $14,500 | $19,500 | 32 | 1 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| University of West Los AngelesInglewood, CA | $14,645 | $21,205 | 360 | 3 Programs | 1 to 1 |
| High Tech High Graduate School of EducationSan Diego, CA | $25,000 | $20,000 | 99 | 2 Programs | - |
| Lionel UniversityCarpinteria, CA | - | $13,480 | 33 | 1 Programs | 24 to 1 |
| Presidio Graduate SchoolSan Anselmo, CA | $34,050 | $35,045 | 74 | 1 Programs | - |
| California Institute of Advanced ManagementAlhambra, CA | - | - | 344 | 1 Programs | - |
| Alhambra Medical UniversityAlhambra, CA | $7,700 | $11,530 | 81 | 2 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Abraham Lincoln UniversityGlendale, CA | - | $8,160 | 87 | 5 Programs | 2 to 1 |
| Claremont Lincoln UniversityClaremont, CA | $12,000 | $18,150 | 217 | 7 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| California Health Sciences UniversityClovis, CA | - | $31,580 | 607 | 3 Programs | - |
| University of Saint KatherineSan Marcos, CA | - | $14,940 | 32 | 3 Programs | 14 to 1 |
| Teachers College of San JoaquinStockton, CA | $7,454 | $7,454 | 332 | 1 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| University of the PeoplePasadena, CA | - | - | 5,060 | 5 Programs | 28 to 1 |
| West Coast University-Center for Graduate StudiesLos Angeles, CA | $31,500 | $27,997 | 548 | 4 Programs | - |
| California Prestige UniversitySanta Fe Springs, CA | $7,653 | $9,017 | 168 | 11 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| America Evangelical UniversityGardena, CA | $5,650 | $6,200 | 234 | 5 Programs | 15 to 1 |
| Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA | $6,060 | $15,565 | 5,323 | 27 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| The Chicago School at San DiegoSan Diego, CA | $28,927 | $35,328 | 110 | 6 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Institute of Buddhist StudiesBerkeley, CA | - | $21,000 | 65 | 2 Programs | - |
| Meridian UniversityPetaluma, CA | - | $21,632 | 297 | 5 Programs | - |
| Haven UniversityGarden Grove, CA | - | $7,314 | 85 | 3 Programs | 21 to 1 |
| San Francisco Bay UniversityFremont, CA | - | $9,010 | 263 | 5 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| San Diego Global Knowledge UniversitySan Diego, CA | - | $11,415 | 20 | 2 Programs | 50 to 1 |
| Alder Graduate School of EducationRedwood City, CA | - | $22,610 | 558 | 5 Programs | - |
| Alliant International University-FresnoFresno, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alliant International University-Los AngelesAlhambra, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay AreaEmeryville, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alliant International University-IrvineIrvine, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alliant International University-SacramentoSacramento, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| San Jose CampusSan Jose, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Franciscan School of Theology - San DiegoSan Diego, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Golden Gate University-Silicon ValleySanta Clara, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humphreys College-ModestoSalida, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusCalexico, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara UniversityBerkeley, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wright Institute (The) -Berkeley, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Los Angeles CenterLos Angeles, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sacramento CenterSacramento, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Western Seminary-San JoseSan Jose, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Western Seminary-SacramentoRoseville, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| California University of Science and MedicineColton, CA | - | $41,300 | 590 | 2 Programs | - |
| Daybreak UniversityAnaheim, CA | - | $13,768 | 145 | 2 Programs | - |
| California Northstate UniversityElk Grove, CA | - | $34,893 | 944 | 6 Programs | 3 to 1 |
| DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST UNIVERSITYUkiah, CA | - | $14,000 | 27 | 1 Programs | 5 to 1 |
| Aria UniversityMilpitas, CA | - | $27,100 | 168 | 7 Programs | 12 to 1 |
| Reach UniversityOakland, CA | - | - | 106 | 3 Programs | 30 to 1 |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - CaliforniaSan Jose, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of West Los Angeles - ChatsworthWoodland Hills, CA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cal Northern School of LawChico, CA | - | $19,876 | 55 | 2 Programs | - |
| Average | $20,170 | $25,456 | 1,530 | 23.5539 Programs | 14.3951 to 1 |