There are 236 Graduate Schools in California - 38 public and 198 private schools.

The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of California graduate schools is $19,861 for California residents and $23,421 for out-of-state students. A total of 326,825 graduate students enrolled in California graduate schools (1,556 in average).


California Graduate Schools Statistics

The following table shows the 2024 average academic statistics for California graduate schools.

California Graduate Schools Statistics (2023-2024)
Number of Graduate Schools236 Graduate Schools (38 public, 198 private)
Tuition & Fees$19,861 California Residents
$23,421 out-of-state Students
Student PopulationTotal 326,825 (1,556 on average)
Online Student PopulationTotal 96,584 (657 on average) in 177 schools offering online classes)
Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered22
Student to Faculty Ratio13.13 to 1

California Graduate Schools Comparison

The 2024 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $19,861 for California residents and $23,421 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the California Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.

2024 Tuition Comparison Between Graduate Schools in California
NameTuition & Fees (In-State)Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)Graduate Student PopulationGraduate Programs OfferedStudent to Faculty Ratio
Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CA $23,868 $31,696 2,231 33 Programs 15 to 1
Academy of Chinese Culture and Health SciencesOakland, CA $16,308 $17,991 111 2 Programs -
Berkeley School of TheologyBerkeley, CA $18,730 $19,640 69 3 Programs 2 to 1
American Film Institute ConservatoryLos Angeles, CA $55,402 $65,800 423 1 Programs -
Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA $44,362 $54,518 285 8 Programs 8 to 1
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA $17,692 $17,330 3,821 48 Programs 10 to 1
Bethesda UniversityAnaheim, CA $7,620 $6,580 83 5 Programs 15 to 1
Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA $10,656 $12,420 1,888 35 Programs 13 to 1
California Institute of Integral StudiesSan Francisco, CA $20,048 $23,610 2,058 19 Programs 13 to 1
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA $13,997 $14,914 3,161 41 Programs 18 to 1
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA $49,720 $61,030 356 10 Programs 7 to 1
University of California-Hastings College of LawSan Francisco, CA $49,696 $46,753 1,193 4 Programs -
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA $49,785 $63,063 1,419 59 Programs 3 to 1
California Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks, CA $18,150 $22,498 1,102 24 Programs 14 to 1
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA $12,509 $22,013 974 50 Programs 20 to 1
Alliant International University-San DiegoSan Diego, CA $21,673 $19,129 3,325 29 Programs 4 to 1
California State University-BakersfieldBakersfield, CA $9,130 $18,634 1,425 21 Programs 19 to 1
California State University-StanislausTurlock, CA $9,260 $18,764 1,228 19 Programs 18 to 1
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA $9,109 $18,613 2,769 48 Programs 23 to 1
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona, CA $8,873 $18,377 2,322 35 Programs 25 to 1
California State University-ChicoChico, CA $9,498 $19,002 1,202 36 Programs 20 to 1
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA $8,498 $18,002 2,457 25 Programs 22 to 1
California State University-FresnoFresno, CA $8,414 $17,918 2,645 58 Programs 21 to 1
California State University-FullertonFullerton, CA $8,507 $18,011 4,954 57 Programs 24 to 1
California State University-East BayHayward, CA $8,489 $17,993 2,877 44 Programs 22 to 1
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach, CA $8,442 $17,946 6,042 85 Programs 22 to 1
California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA $8,252 $17,756 3,723 62 Programs 22 to 1
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA $8,529 $18,033 5,398 78 Programs 24 to 1
California State University-SacramentoSacramento, CA $9,036 $18,540 2,897 51 Programs 24 to 1
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA $15,261 $30,363 12,828 208 Programs 19 to 1
University of California-DavisDavis, CA $14,560 $29,662 8,147 191 Programs 21 to 1
University of California-IrvineIrvine, CA $14,275 $29,377 7,275 206 Programs 18 to 1
University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA $13,883 $28,985 14,007 207 Programs 18 to 1
University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA $14,366 $29,468 3,898 102 Programs 24 to 1
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA $14,535 $29,637 8,910 149 Programs 19 to 1
University of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA $14,192 $29,294 3,140 48 Programs -
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA $14,453 $29,555 2,961 106 Programs 17 to 1
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA $14,855 $29,957 1,976 92 Programs 23 to 1
Sofia UniversityPalo Alto, CA $20,944 $14,195 937 5 Programs 11 to 1
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CA $47,446 $41,790 500 19 Programs 7 to 1
California State University Maritime AcademyVallejo, CA $8,490 $17,994 41 2 Programs 12 to 1
California Western School of LawSan Diego, CA $30,150 $32,550 623 2 Programs -
Chapman UniversityOrange, CA $28,963 $38,604 2,145 41 Programs 12 to 1
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA $27,376 $25,956 531 6 Programs 5 to 1
Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CA $7,914 $8,730 2,045 17 Programs 14 to 1
San Diego Christian CollegeSpring Valley, CA $10,480 $8,125 27 2 Programs 11 to 1
Church Divinity School of the PacificBerkeley, CA $16,960 $17,660 64 2 Programs -
Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont, CA $34,836 $36,380 1,903 58 Programs -
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA $58,467 $68,525 3 1 Programs 8 to 1
University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA $34,100 $10,579 11 2 Programs 11 to 1
Western University of Health SciencesPomona, CA $23,542 $23,137 3,724 14 Programs -
Design Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA - $27,100 11 1 Programs 7 to 1
Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA $17,400 $20,553 738 17 Programs 9 to 1
Dominican School of Philosophy & TheologyBerkeley, CA $17,740 $20,550 62 3 Programs -
Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicineSanta Monica, CA $16,750 $20,108 198 2 Programs -
Empire CollegeSanta Rosa, CA - $15,761 78 2 Programs -
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CA $37,065 $43,965 34 1 Programs 17 to 1
Fielding Graduate UniversitySanta Barbara, CA $16,280 $19,674 1,000 11 Programs -
Five Branches UniversitySanta Cruz, CA $17,293 $19,363 335 2 Programs -
Franciscan School of TheologySan Diego, CA $13,680 $15,226 66 2 Programs -
Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CA $15,039 $13,200 1,288 20 Programs 10 to 1
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA $20,140 $22,980 2,089 12 Programs -
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA $18,355 $17,070 2,060 32 Programs 13 to 1
Graduate Theological UnionBerkeley, CA $19,557 $22,817 172 2 Programs -
Holy Names UniversityOakland, CA $18,570 $18,590 395 26 Programs 9 to 1
Pacifica Graduate InstituteCarpinteria, CA $26,450 $27,100 851 6 Programs -
California State Polytechnic University-HumboldtArcata, CA $9,347 $18,851 564 14 Programs 15 to 1
Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto CampusesStockton, CA $12,672 $11,070 234 6 Programs 7 to 1
Interior Designers InstituteNewport Beach, CA $20,400 $20,400 - 1 Programs 8 to 1
American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CA $30,868 $28,162 66 4 Programs 3 to 1
Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA $8,535 $13,280 103 2 Programs 12 to 1
University of La VerneLa Verne, CA $13,806 $15,790 2,297 27 Programs 11 to 1
Laguna College of Art and DesignLaguna Beach, CA $34,500 $41,220 31 2 Programs 9 to 1
Life Chiropractic College WestHayward, CA - - 587 1 Programs -
Lincoln UniversityOakland, CA $8,490 $10,310 200 4 Programs 16 to 1
Southern California SeminaryEl Cajon, CA $15,600 $18,720 122 12 Programs 9 to 1
La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA $13,818 $15,997 351 28 Programs 10 to 1
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA $28,652 $32,900 3,265 90 Programs 3 to 1
Southern California University of Health SciencesWhittier, CA $23,785 $39,125 1,159 6 Programs 14 to 1
The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA $10,560 $8,550 841 15 Programs 13 to 1
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA $17,348 $21,902 2,866 41 Programs 11 to 1
Marymount California UniversityRancho Palos Verdes, CA $14,150 $15,375 71 3 Programs 16 to 1
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyMonterey, CA $39,750 $47,026 639 9 Programs 1 to 1
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA $11,156 $13,894 643 21 Programs 11 to 1
Musicians InstituteHollywood, CA - $32,470 32 1 Programs 6 to 1
National UniversitySan Diego, CA $14,976 $15,912 10,146 58 Programs 16 to 1
Naval Postgraduate SchoolMonterey, CA - - 2,670 69 Programs -
Newschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego, CA $25,659 $32,295 65 2 Programs 6 to 1
Notre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA $16,208 $15,300 201 11 Programs -
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA $52,838 $63,446 - 1 Programs 9 to 1
Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CA $45,620 $52,480 44 3 Programs 9 to 1
Hope International UniversityFullerton, CA $12,065 $17,650 526 11 Programs 13 to 1
Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA $22,619 $49,200 1,097 4 Programs 12 to 1
Pacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CA $28,725 $22,000 670 6 Programs 4 to 1
Pacific School of ReligionBerkeley, CA $17,619 $17,175 109 3 Programs -
Pacific States UniversityLos Angeles, CA $9,660 $7,890 4 3 Programs 7 to 1
Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA $29,469 $35,214 22 3 Programs 13 to 1
University of the PacificStockton, CA $46,206 $53,544 2,983 51 Programs 14 to 1
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA $32,620 $42,020 6,368 35 Programs 13 to 1
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA $11,250 $11,880 1,165 12 Programs 13 to 1
Pardee RAND Graduate SchoolSanta Monica, CA $21,379 $15,157 126 2 Programs -
University of RedlandsRedlands, CA $20,932 $25,072 1,147 27 Programs 10 to 1
Dongguk University Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA $7,250 $9,899 92 2 Programs 13 to 1
Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CA $49,040 $58,126 1,207 9 Programs 6 to 1
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA $9,724 $19,228 5,208 113 Programs 25 to 1
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA $26,418 $29,328 3,146 47 Programs 13 to 1
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CA $44,810 $54,550 216 9 Programs 3 to 1
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA $8,858 $18,362 3,321 79 Programs 19 to 1
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA $24,260 $29,140 3,670 54 Programs 13 to 1
San Joaquin College of LawClovis, CA - - 145 1 Programs -
William Jessup UniversityRocklin, CA $11,693 $13,440 455 9 Programs 11 to 1
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA $9,426 $18,930 8,888 83 Programs 22 to 1
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA $28,836 $25,873 3,063 41 Programs 12 to 1
Saybrook UniversityPasadena, CA $27,439 $25,206 1,013 12 Programs -
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CA $38,226 $48,598 19 - 10 to 1
Shasta Bible College and Graduate SchoolRedding, CA $7,160 $8,585 9 4 Programs 3 to 1
Trinity Law SchoolSanta Ana, CA $13,525 $13,650 382 2 Programs -
Simpson UniversityRedding, CA $12,400 $20,090 145 5 Programs 13 to 1
Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA $37,756 $33,900 762 29 Programs 9 to 1
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA $9,624 $19,128 703 20 Programs 18 to 1
South Baylo UniversityAnaheim, CA $10,735 $12,340 188 2 Programs 9 to 1
Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CA $10,854 $12,718 255 9 Programs 16 to 1
Starr King School for the MinistryOakland, CA $21,768 $26,290 85 2 Programs -
Marshall B Ketchum UniversityFullerton, CA $34,812 $38,408 685 5 Programs -
Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles, CA $43,800 $53,564 257 4 Programs 15 to 1
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA $44,013 $68,128 28,246 297 Programs 9 to 1
Southwestern Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA $52,090 $18,710 927 2 Programs -
Claremont School of TheologyClaremont, CA $22,000 $26,520 196 14 Programs -
Epic Bible College & Graduate SchoolSacramento, CA $15,082 $17,952 39 4 Programs 10 to 1
The Colleges of Law at VenturaVentura, CA - - 255 2 Programs -
Westminster Theological Seminary in CaliforniaEscondido, CA $15,950 $15,800 101 3 Programs -
Whittier CollegeWhittier, CA $13,896 $14,742 61 1 Programs 10 to 1
Woodbury UniversityBurbank, CA $37,444 $43,242 75 4 Programs 8 to 1
The Wright InstituteBerkeley, CA $35,150 $39,500 520 3 Programs -
Thomas Jefferson School of LawSan Diego, CA $9,420 $3,300 271 2 Programs -
Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CA $14,664 $13,515 6,989 31 Programs 19 to 1
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA $49,617 $59,499 10,234 169 Programs 5 to 1
Antioch University-Los AngelesCulver City, CA $16,716 $22,116 793 5 Programs 2 to 1
Antioch University-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA $17,364 $32,350 219 6 Programs 6 to 1
Bethel Seminary-San DiegoSan Diego, CA $9,057 $8,520 7 5 Programs -
University of Massachusetts GlobalIrvine, CA $13,030 $13,282 3,867 25 Programs 18 to 1
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA $9,168 $18,672 1,195 24 Programs 23 to 1
University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesSan Marcos, CA $28,315 $27,171 5,152 12 Programs -
Fremont UniversityCerritos, CA - - 8 1 Programs 24 to 1
Pacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CA $11,711 $15,168 697 3 Programs 15 to 1
Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA $12,225 $13,911 116 2 Programs -
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, CA $31,776 $37,450 10 1 Programs 7 to 1
World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA $4,860 $5,600 232 8 Programs 29 to 1
Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineLos Angeles, CA $14,597 $16,227 107 2 Programs -
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CA $8,871 $18,375 797 10 Programs 20 to 1
Pacific CollegeCosta Mesa, CA - - 15 2 Programs 10 to 1
American University of Health SciencesSignal Hill, CA $15,748 $29,349 163 5 Programs 16 to 1
California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield, CA $7,300 $8,520 3 2 Programs 7 to 1
Keck Graduate InstituteClaremont, CA $35,280 $39,377 668 7 Programs -
Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences at City of HopeDuarte, CA - - 95 2 Programs -
California State University-Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA $8,251 $17,755 394 6 Programs 17 to 1
University of Antelope ValleyLancaster, CA - - 30 3 Programs 12 to 1
Northcentral UniversitySan Diego, CA $17,526 $17,998 11,472 46 Programs 1 to 1
University of California-MercedMerced, CA $14,187 $29,289 760 43 Programs 19 to 1
Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA - - 224 2 Programs 15 to 1
United States UniversitySan Diego, CA $11,188 $6,037 2,578 6 Programs 15 to 1
University of East-West MedicineSunnyvale, CA $6,560 $17,688 93 1 Programs -
SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills, CA $6,008 $5,895 246 3 Programs 16 to 1
University of the WestRosemead, CA $10,872 $13,639 102 9 Programs 5 to 1
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at AnaheimAnaheim, CA $28,927 $24,894 500 11 Programs -
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA $28,927 $26,136 3,042 26 Programs 7 to 1
Homestead SchoolsTorrance, CA - - - 1 Programs 15 to 1
Academy for Jewish Religion-CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA $25,610 $27,730 68 4 Programs -
Angeles CollegeLos Angeles, CA - - 4 1 Programs 25 to 1
West Coast University-Orange CountyAnaheim, CA $13,800 $14,383 1,452 5 Programs 20 to 1
Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA $9,000 $9,000 1,836 18 Programs 8 to 1
Touro University CaliforniaVallejo, CA $26,498 $31,545 1,144 12 Programs -
New York Film AcademyBurbank, CA $33,276 $39,808 289 7 Programs 3 to 1
Bergin University of Canine StudiesPenngrove, CA $18,850 $13,850 7 1 Programs 5 to 1
Los Angeles Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, CA $10,800 $11,880 224 5 Programs 21 to 1
The Colleges of Law at Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA - - 76 1 Programs -
California Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA $6,535 $7,300 117 3 Programs 13 to 1
Grace Mission UniversityFullerton, CA $410 $2,640 242 2 Programs 18 to 1
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteLa Jolla, CA - - 44 1 Programs -
DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario, CA $17,252 $17,552 94 9 Programs 16 to 1
Learnet Academy IncLos Angeles, CA - - 1 1 Programs 15 to 1
University of Phoenix-CaliforniaOntario, CA $16,071 $16,263 197 12 Programs 7 to 1
Minerva UniversitySan Francisco, CA $14,500 $19,500 47 1 Programs 13 to 1
University of West Los AngelesInglewood, CA $14,645 $19,168 226 3 Programs 3 to 1
High Tech High Graduate School of EducationSan Diego, CA $25,000 $20,000 108 2 Programs -
California Intercontinental UniversityIrvine, CA $12,805 $10,674 351 12 Programs 12 to 1
Presidio Graduate SchoolSan Francisco, CA $34,050 $32,880 159 1 Programs -
California Institute of Advanced ManagementAlhambra, CA - - 131 1 Programs -
Alhambra Medical UniversityAlhambra, CA $7,700 $11,480 95 1 Programs 15 to 1
Abraham Lincoln UniversityGlendale, CA - $6,840 129 5 Programs 5 to 1
Claremont Lincoln UniversityClaremont, CA $12,000 $13,825 220 7 Programs -
California Health Sciences UniversityClovis, CA - $30,525 391 2 Programs -
University of Saint KatherineSan Marcos, CA - $14,940 27 3 Programs 12 to 1
Teachers College of San JoaquinStockton, CA $6,413 $6,977 232 1 Programs 17 to 1
University of the PeoplePasadena, CA - - 6,972 4 Programs 23 to 1
West Coast University-Center for Graduate StudiesLos Angeles, CA $31,500 $29,838 591 4 Programs -
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in AmericaSanta Fe Springs, CA $7,653 $7,927 179 7 Programs 5 to 1
Southern States UniversitySan Diego, CA $4,065 $7,045 264 2 Programs 5 to 1
America Evangelical UniversityGardena, CA $5,650 $6,200 110 5 Programs 5 to 1
Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA $6,060 $15,214 3,808 27 Programs 10 to 1
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoSan Diego, CA $28,927 $26,136 135 5 Programs 4 to 1
Institute of Buddhist StudiesBerkeley, CA - $19,800 53 2 Programs -
Meridian UniversityPetaluma, CA - $21,632 195 4 Programs -
Relay Graduate School of Education - CaliforniaSan Jose, CA - - - - -
Haven UniversityGarden Grove, CA - $7,314 41 3 Programs 12 to 1
San Francisco Bay UniversityFremont, CA - $8,955 140 3 Programs 3 to 1
San Diego Global Knowledge UniversitySan Diego, CA - $11,415 5 2 Programs 50 to 1
Alder Graduate School of EducationRedwood City, CA - $20,466 322 4 Programs -
University of West Los Angeles - ChatsworthChatsworth, CA - - - - -
Western Seminary-SacramentoRoseville, CA - - - - -
Western Seminary-San JoseMilpitas, CA - - - - -
Sacramento CenterSacramento, CA - - - - -
Los Angeles CenterLos Angeles, CA - - - - -
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA - - - - -
Columbia College - LemooreNAS Lemoore, CA - - - - -
Wright Institute (The) -Berkeley, CA - - - - -
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara UniversityBerkeley, CA - - - - -
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley CampusCalexico, CA - - - - -
Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny CampusLos Angeles, CA - - - - -
Alliant International University-FresnoFresno, CA - - - - -
Alliant International University-Los AngelesAlhambra, CA - - - - -
Alliant International University-San FranciscoEmeryville, 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 - - - - -
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA - - - 2 Programs -
California University of Science and MedicineColton, CA - $40,500 536 2 Programs -
Daybreak UniversityAnaheim, CA - $8,345 151 2 Programs -
California Northstate UniversityElk Grove, CA - $31,890 816 6 Programs 7 to 1
Dharma Realm Buddhist UniversityUkiah, CA - $14,000 - 1 Programs -
University of Silicon AndhraMilpitas, CA - - 114 5 Programs 12 to 1
Reach UniversityOakland, CA - - 122 3 Programs 37 to 1
California University-Silicon ValleySunnyvale, CA - $6,980 22 1 Programs -
Average$19,861 $23,421 1,556 22.2617 Programs 13.1282 to 1