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).

California Graduate Schools Statistics

The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for California graduate schools.

California Graduate Schools Statistics (2024-2025)
Number of Graduate Schools228 Graduate Schools (37 public, 191 private)
Tuition & Fees$20,170 California Residents
$25,456 out-of-state Students
Student PopulationTotal 313,717 (1,530 on average)
Online Student PopulationTotal 87,878 (586 on average) in 177 schools offering online classes)
Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered24
Student to Faculty Ratio14.40 to 1

California Graduate Schools Comparison

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.

2025 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 $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