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California College Guide
- Search for a College: Find a school by name, location, system, or accreditation.
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The State of California currently has 474 degree-granting colleges and universities. They comprise 145 public institutions, 119 WASC-accredited non-public, and 210 state-approved or exempt private postsecondary and vocational institutions.
The State of California currently has 474 degree-granting colleges and universities. They comprise 145 public institutions, 119 WASC-accredited non-public, and 210 state-approved or exempt private postsecondary and vocational institutions.
- Search for a Career: Find a school that offers majors that will lead to an occupation.
- Compare California Colleges: Pick up to 4 institutions and compare their data.
- Higher Education Systems: The systems of higher education in California.
- Accreditation: Information about accreditation and links to recognized agencies.
- Crime Statistics: Links to the crime statistics for each Title IV college or university in California.
- Financial Aid: Information about paying for college.
- Transfer: Information about transfer from Community Colleges to 4-year institutions.
- More Information: Other information including the Student Right to Know, residency requirements, etc.