17 colleges · California
Colleges in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California has 17 colleges in our data: 12 four-year and 5 two-year. The largest is University of California-Los Angeles with 33,475 undergraduates.
Colleges 17Undergrads 105,754Most selective University of California-Los Angeles (9%)Lowest net price $2,385
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California State University-Los AngelesPublic 4-year · 19,562 undergrads
- Admit
- 91%
- Net price
- $2,385
- Grad rate
- 55%
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and SciencePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 282 undergrads
- Admit
- 39%
- Net price
- $31,400
- Grad rate
- 36%
Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 7,094 undergrads
- Admit
- 45%
- Net price
- $50,518
- Grad rate
- 79%
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,719 undergrads
- Admit
- 73%
- Net price
- $27,235
- Grad rate
- 56%
Occidental CollegePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,877 undergrads
- Admit
- 44%
- Net price
- $37,470
- Grad rate
- 79%
Otis College of Art and DesignPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,223 undergrads
- Admit
- 82%
- Net price
- $50,943
- Grad rate
- 58%
Southern California Institute of ArchitecturePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 236 undergrads
- Admit
- 77%
- Net price
- $28,753
- Grad rate
- 86%
The Chicago School at Los AngelesPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 337 undergrads
- Admit
- 46%
- Net price
- n/a
- Grad rate
- n/a
University of California-Los AngelesPublic 4-year · 33,475 undergrads
- Admit
- 9%
- Net price
- $14,659
- Grad rate
- 93%
University of Southern CaliforniaPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 20,443 undergrads
- Admit
- 9.8%
- Net price
- $33,056
- Grad rate
- 90%
World Mission UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 207 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $15,820
- Grad rate
- 59%
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical SeminaryPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 163 undergrads
- Admit
- 58%
- Net price
- $15,235
- Grad rate
- 27%
CBD CollegePrivate nonprofit 2-year · 1,581 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $25,702
- Complete
- 72%
Los Angeles City CollegePublic 2-year · 11,198 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $4,875
- Complete
- 32%
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied HealthPublic 2-year · 204 undergrads
- Admit
- n/a
- Net price
- n/a
- Complete
- n/a
Los Angeles Southwest CollegePublic 2-year · 3,706 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $10,836
- Complete
- 28%
Smith Chason CollegePrivate for-profit 2-year · 2,447 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $35,227
- Complete
- 68%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Public 4-year | 19,562 | 91% | $2,385 | 55% | $62,555 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 282 | 39% | $31,400 | 36% | $79,596 |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 7,094 | 45% | $50,518 | 79% | $86,034 |
| Mount Saint Mary's UniversityLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,719 | 73% | $27,235 | 56% | $78,572 |
| Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,877 | 44% | $37,470 | 79% | $79,660 |
| Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,223 | 82% | $50,943 | 58% | $70,469 |
| Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 236 | 77% | $28,753 | 86% | $73,810 |
| The Chicago School at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 337 | 46% | n/a | n/a | $60,280 |
| University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Public 4-year | 33,475 | 9% | $14,659 | 93% | $88,581 |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 20,443 | 9.8% | $33,056 | 90% | $103,420 |
| World Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 207 | Open | $15,820 | 59% | $24,300 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical SeminaryLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 163 | 58% | $15,235 | 27% | $35,665 |
| CBD CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Private nonprofit 2-year | 1,581 | Open | $25,702 | 72% | $49,527 |
| Los Angeles City CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Public 2-year | 11,198 | Open | $4,875 | 32% | $42,194 |
| Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied HealthLos Angeles, CA | Public 2-year | 204 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $121,652 |
| Los Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Public 2-year | 3,706 | Open | $10,836 | 28% | $37,913 |
| Smith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Private for-profit 2-year | 2,447 | Open | $35,227 | 68% | $60,886 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Los Angeles?
17 colleges in Los Angeles, California mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 12 four-year and 5 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Los Angeles?
California State University-Los Angeles, with an average net price of $2,385 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.