This is list of best Universities in California with their location and contact information. The best colleges and Universities of California are the University of California, Auburn University, University of California at Birmingham, the University of California in Huntsville, Samford University.
List of Universities in California
| Rank | University | Town | Established | Address | Tel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | Stanford | 1885 | 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, 94305 California, United States | 1 (650) 723 2300 |
| 2 | University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley | 1868 | 200 California Hall, Berkeley, 94720-1500 California, United States | 1 (510) 642 6000 |
| 3 | University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 1919 | 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, 90095-1405 California, United States | 1 (310) 825 4321 |
| 4 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles | 1880 | University Park Campus, Los Angeles, 90089-0012 California, United States | 1 (213) 740 2311 |
| 5 | University of California, San Diego | San Diego | 1960 | 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, 92093 California, United States | 1 (858) 534 2230 |
| 6 | University of California, Davis | Davis | 1905 | One Shields Avenue, Davis, 95616-8678 California, United States | 1 (530) 752 1011 |
| 7 | University of California, Irvine | Irvine | 1965 | 501 Aldrich Hall, Irvine, 92697-1000 California, United States | 1 (949) 824 5011 |
| 8 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena | 1891 | 1200 E California Boulevard, Pasadena, 91125 California, United States | 1 (626) 395 6811 |
| 9 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | 1921 | 5221 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, 93106-2050 California, United States | 1 (805) 893 8000 |
| 10 | University of California, Riverside | Riverside | 1954 | 900 University Avenue, Riverside, 92521-4009 California, United States | 1 (951) 827 1012 |
| 11 | University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz | 1965 | 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, 95064-1011 California, United States | 1 (831) 459 0111 |
| 12 | University of California, San Francisco | San Francisco | 1864 | 500 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, 94143-0244 California, United States | 1 (415) 476 9000 |
| 13 | San Diego State University | San Diego | 1897 | 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, 92182-8000 California, United States | 1 (619) 594 5200 |
| 14 | California State University, Northridge | Northridge | 1958 | 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, 91330-8230 California, United States | 1 (818) 677 1200 |
| 15 | San José State University | San José | 1857 | One Washington Square, San José, 95192-0001 California, United States | 1 (408) 924 1000 |
| 16 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | 1899 | 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, 94132 California, United States | 1 (415) 338 1111 |
| 17 | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach | 1949 | 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, 90840-0115 California, United States | 1 (562) 985 4111 |
| 18 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | 1851 | 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 95053-0015 California, United States | 1 (408) 554 4000 |
| 19 | California State University, Fullerton | Fullerton | 1957 | 800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton, 92831-3599 California, United States | 1 (657) 278 2011 |
| 20 | California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | 1901 | 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93407-1111 California, United States | 1 (805) 756 1111 |
| 21 | University of San Francisco | San Francisco | 1855 | 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, 94117-1080 California, United States | 1 (415) 422 5555 |
| 22 | Pepperdine University | Malibu | 1937 | 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, 90263 California, United States | 1 (310) 506 4000 |
| 23 | Chapman University | Orange | 1861 | One University Drive, Orange, 92866 California, United States | 1 (714) 997 6815 |
| 24 | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Pomona | 1938 | 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, 91768 California, United States | 1 (909) 869 7659 |
| 25 | California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento | 1947 | 6000 J Street, Sacramento, 95819-2694 California, United States | 1 (916) 278 6011 |
| 26 | California State University, Chico | Chico | 1887 | 400 West 1st Street, Chico, 95929-0150 California, United States | 1 (530) 898 4636 |
| 27 | University of San Diego | San Diego | 1949 | 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, 92110-2492 California, United States | 1 (619) 260 4600 |
| 28 | Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | 1911 | 1 Lmu Drive, Los Angeles, 90045-2659 California, United States | 1 (310) 338 2700 |
| 29 | Humboldt State University | Arcata | 1913 | 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, 95521-8299 California, United States | 1 (707) 826 3011 |
| 30 | California State University, San Bernardino | San Bernardino | 1960 | 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, 92407-2397 California, United States | 1 (909) 537 5000 |
| 31 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont | 1955 | 301 Platt Boulevard, Claremont, 91711-5990 California, United States | 1 (909) 621 8000 |
| 32 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | 1905 | 11139 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, 92350 California, United States | 1 (909) 558 1000 |
| 33 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park | 1960 | 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, 94928-3609 California, United States | 1 (707) 664 2880 |
| 34 | California State University, Fresno | Fresno | 1911 | 5241 North Maple Avenue, Fresno, 93740 California, United States | 1 (559) 278 4240 |
| 35 | University of California, Merced | Merced | 2005 | 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, 95343-5603 California, United States | 1 (209) 228 4400 |
| 36 | Pomona College | Claremont | 1887 | 550 North College Avenue, Claremont, 91711-6319 California, United States | 1 (909) 621 8000 |
| 37 | Biola University | La Mirada | 1908 | 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, 90639-0001 California, United States | 1 (562) 903 6000 |
| 38 | California State University, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | 1947 | 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, 90032-8506 California, United States | 1 (323) 343 3000 |
| 39 | California State University San Marcos | San Marcos | 1989 | 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, 92096-0001 California, United States | 1 (760) 750 4000 |
| 40 | California State University, Dominguez Hills | Carson | 1960 | 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, 90747-0005 California, United States | 1 (310) 243 3696 |
| 41 | University of the Pacific | Stockton | 1851 | 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, 95211-0197 California, United States | 1 (209) 946 2285 |
| 42 | ArtCenter College of Design | Pasadena | 1930 | 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, 91103 California, United States | 1 (626) 396 2200 |
| 43 | California State University, Stanislaus | Turlock | 1960 | One University Circle, Turlock, 95382-0299 California, United States | 1 (209) 667 3122 |
| 44 | California State University, East Bay | Hayward | 1957 | 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, 94542-3011 California, United States | 1 (510) 885 3000 |
| 45 | Naval Postgraduate School | Monterey | 1909 | 1 University Circle, Monterey, 93943-5002 California, United States | 1 (831) 656 2371 |
| 46 | Occidental College | Los Angeles | 1887 | 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, 90041-3314 California, United States | 1 (323) 259 2500 |
| 47 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | 1899 | 901 East Alosta Avenue, Azusa, 91702-7000 California, United States | 1 (626) 969 3434 |
| 48 | Pitzer College | Claremont | 1963 | 1050 North Mills Avenue, Claremont, 91711-6101 California, United States | 1 (909) 621 8000 |
| 49 | University of California, Hastings College of the Law | San Francisco | 1878 | 200 Mcallister Street, San Francisco, 94102-4978 California, United States | 1 (415) 565 4600 |
| 50 | Academy of Art University | San Francisco | 1929 | 79 New Montgomery, San Francisco, 94105 California, United States | 1 (800) 544 2787 |
| 51 | Claremont Graduate University | Claremont | 1925 | 150 East Tenth Street, Claremont, 91711-6160 California, United States | 1 (909) 621 8000 |
| 52 | National University | La Jolla | 1971 | 11255 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, 92037-1011 California, United States | 1 (800) 628 8648 |
| 53 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia | 1961 | 24700 West Mcbean Parkway, Valencia, 91355-2397 California, United States | 1 (661) 255 1050 |
| 54 | California State University, Monterey Bay | Seaside | 1994 | 100 Campus Center, Seaside, 93955-8001 California, United States | 1 (831) 582 3000 |
| 55 | Claremont McKenna College | Claremont | 1946 | 500 E 9th Street, Claremont, 91711-6400 California, United States | 1 (909) 621 8000 |
| 56 | California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks | 1959 | 60 West Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 91360-2787 California, United States | 1 (805) 492 2411 |
| 57 | Golden Gate University | San Francisco | 1901 | 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94105-2968 California, United States | 1 (415) 442 7800 |
| 58 | California College of the Arts | San Francisco | 1907 | 1111 8th Street, San Francisco, 94107-2247 California, United States | 1 (800) 447 1278 |
| 59 | University of La Verne | La Verne | 1891 | 1950 Third Street, La Verne, 91750-4401 California, United States | 1 (909) 593 3511 |
| 60 | Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga | 1863 | 1928 Saint Marys Road, Moraga, 94556 California, United States | 1 (925) 631 4000 |
| 61 | Mills College | Oakland | 1852 | 5000 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, 94613 California, United States | 1 (510) 430 2255 |
| 62 | California Institute of Integral Studies | San Francisco | 1968 | 1453 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94103-2557 California, United States | 1 (415) 575 6100 |
| 63 | University of Redlands | Redlands | 1907 | 1200 E. Colton Avenue, Redlands, 92373-0999 California, United States | 1 (909) 793 2121 |
| 64 | California State University Channel Islands | Camarillo | 2002 | One University Drive, Camarillo, 93012 California, United States | 1 (805) 437 8400 |
| 65 | Dominican University of California | San Rafael | 1890 | 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, 94901-2298 California, United States | 1 (415) 457 4440 |
| 66 | California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield | 1965 | 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, 93311-1099 California, United States | 1 (661) 654 2782 |
| 67 | Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego | 1902 | 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, 92106-2899 California, United States | 1 (619) 849 2200 |
| 68 | Otis College of Art and Design | Los Angeles | 1918 | 9045 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90045-3505 California, United States | 1 (310) 665 6800 |
| 69 | Whittier College | Whittier | 1887 | 13406 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, 90608 California, United States | 1 (562) 907 4200 |
| 70 | Westmont College | Santa Barbara | 1937 | 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara, 93108-1089 California, United States | 1 (805) 565 6000 |
| 71 | Scripps College | Claremont | 1926 | 1030 North Columbia Avenue, Claremont, 91711-3905 California, United States | 1 (909) 621 8000 |
| 72 | California Baptist University | Riverside | 1950 | 8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, 92504-3297 California, United States | 1 (877) 228 3615 |
| 73 | Alliant International University | San Diego | 2001 | 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, 92131 California, United States | 1 (866) 825 5426 |
| 74 | Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona | 1977 | 309 East 2nd Street, Pomona, 91766-1854 California, United States | 1 (909) 623 6116 |
| 75 | Keck Graduate Institute | Claremont | 1997 | 535 Watson Drive, Claremont, 91711 California, United States | 1 (909) 607 7855 |
| 76 | Concordia University Irvine | Irvine | 1976 | 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, 92612-3203 California, United States | 1 (949) 854 8002 |
| 77 | San Francisco Art Institute | San Francisco | 1871 | 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, 94133-2299 California, United States | 1 (415) 771 7020 |
| 78 | Southwestern Law School | Los Angeles | 1911 | 3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90010-1106 California, United States | 1 (213) 738 6700 |
| 79 | Pacific Union College | Angwin | 1882 | One Angwin Avenue, Angwin, 94508-9707 California, United States | 1 (707) 965 6313 |
| 80 | Fresno Pacific University | Fresno | 1944 | 1717 South Chestnut Avenue, Fresno, 93702-4709 California, United States | 1 (559) 453 2000 |
| 81 | Woodbury University | Burbank | 1884 | 7500 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Burbank, 91504-1052 California, United States | 1 (818) 767 0888 |
| 82 | California State University Maritime Academy | Vallejo | 1929 | 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, 94590-8181 California, United States | 1 (707) 654 1000 |
| 83 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | San Francisco | 1917 | 50 Oak Street, San Francisco, 94102-6011 California, United States | 1 (415) 864 7326 |
| 84 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | Los Angeles | 1972 | 960 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, 90013-1822 California, United States | 1 (213) 613 2200 |
| 85 | Soka University of America | Aliso Viejo | 2001 | 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 92656-8081 California, United States | 1 (949) 480 4000 |
| 86 | Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara | 1974 | 2020 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, 93105-3538 California, United States | 1 (800) 340 1099 |
| 87 | Samuel Merritt University | Oakland | 1909 | 3100 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, 94609 California, United States | 1 (800) 607 6377 |
| 88 | West Coast University-Los Angeles | North Hollywood | 1909 | 12215 Victory Boulevard, North Hollywood, 91606 California, United States | 1 (818) 299 5500 |
| 89 | American Jewish University | Los Angeles | 1947 | 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, 90077-1519 California, United States | 1 (310) 476 9777 |
| 90 | Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula | 1971 | 10,000 N. Ojai Road, Santa Paula, 93060 California, United States | 1 (805) 525 4417 |
| 91 | Brandman University | Irvine | 2009 | 16355 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, 92618 California, United States | 1 (949) 341 9800 |
| 92 | Menlo College | Atherton | 1927 | 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, 94027-4301 California, United States | 1 (800) 556 3656 |
| 93 | The Master's University | Santa Clarita | 1927 | 21726 Placerita Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91321-1200 California, United States | 1 (661) 259 3540 |
| 94 | California Western School of Law | San Diego | 1924 | 225 Cedar Street, San Diego, 92101-3046 California, United States | 1 (619) 239 0391 |
| 95 | La Sierra University | Riverside | 1971 | 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, 92505-8247 California, United States | 1 (951) 785 2000 |
| 96 | University of Silicon Valley | San Jose | 1887 | 191 Baypointe Parkway, San Jose, 95134 California, United States | 1 (800) 264 7955 |
| 97 | Holy Names University | Oakland | 1868 | 3500 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, 94619-1699 California, United States | 1 (510) 436 1000 |
| 98 | John F. Kennedy University | Pleasant Hill | 1964 | 100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, 94523-4817 California, United States | 1 (800) 696 5358 |
| 99 | Thomas Jefferson School of Law | San Diego | 1969 | 1155 Island Avenue, San Diego, 92101 California, United States | 1 (619) 297 9700 |
| 100 | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | San Marcos | 1973 | 700 Windy Point Drive, San Marcos, 92069 California, United States | 1 (904) 826 0084 |
| 101 | Vanguard University of Southern California | Costa Mesa | 1920 | 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626-9601 California, United States | 1 (714) 556 3610 |
| 102 | Palo Alto University | Palo Alto | 1975 | 1791 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, 94304-1337 California, United States | 1 (650) 402 2051 |
| 103 | NewSchool of Architecture and Design | San Diego | 1980 | 1249 F Street, San Diego, 92101 California, United States | 1 (800) 490 7081 |
| 104 | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | Los Angeles | 1966 | 1731 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, 90059 California, United States | 1 (323) 563 4800 |
| 105 | Hope International University | Fullerton | 1928 | 2500 East Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, 92831-3199 California, United States | 1 (714) 879 3901 |
| 106 | William Jessup University | Rocklin | 1939 | 2121 University Avenue, Rocklin, 95765-3707 California, United States | 1 (916) 577 2200 |
| 107 | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | Los Angeles | 1979 | 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90017 California, United States | 1 (800) 721 8072 |
| 108 | Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles | 1925 | 12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, 90049-1599 California, United States | 1 (310) 954 4000 |
| 109 | Notre Dame de Namur University | Belmont | 1851 | 1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, 94002-1908 California, United States | 1 (650) 508 3500 |
| 110 | Pacifica Graduate Institute | Carpinteria | 1974 | 249 Lambert Road, Carpinteria, 93013 California, United States | 1 (805) 969 3626 |
| 111 | Life Pacific College | San Dimas | 1923 | 1100 W. Covina Boulevard, San Dimas, 91773-3298 California, United States | 1 (909) 599 5433 |
| 112 | Saybrook University | Pasadena | 1971 | 55 West Eureka Street, Pasadena, 91103 California, United States | 1 (888) 308 0032 |
| 113 | Columbia College Hollywood | Tarzana | 1952 | 18618 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, 91356-1411 California, United States | 1 (800) 785 0585 |
| 114 | Pardee RAND Graduate School | Santa Monica | 1970 | 1776 Main Street, PO Box 2138, Santa Monica, 90407-2138 California, United States | 1 (310) 393 0411 |
| 115 | Touro University California | Vallejo | 1997 | 1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, 94592 California, United States | 1 (707) 638 5276 |
| 116 | American Film Institute Conservatory | Los Angeles | 1969 | 2021 N Western Avenue, Los Angeles, 90027-1625 California, United States | 1 (323) 856 7600 |
| 117 | Simpson University | Redding | 1921 | 2211 College View Drive, Redding, 96003-8606 California, United States | 1 (530) 224 5600 |
| 118 | Marshall B. Ketchum University | Fullerton | 1904 | 2575 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Fullerton, 92831-1699 California, United States | 1 (714) 870 7226 |
| 119 | Marymount California University | Rancho Palos Verdes | 1932 | 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275-6299 California, United States | 1 (310) 377 5501 |
| 120 | Humphreys University | Stockton | 1896 | 6650 Inglewood Avenue, Stockton, 95207-3896 California, United States | 1 (209) 478 0800 |
| 121 | San Diego Christian College | Santee | 1970 | 200 Riverview Parkway, Santee, 92071 California, United States | 1 (619) 201 8700 |
| 122 | University of the West | Rosemead | 1990 | 1409 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, 91770 California, United States | 1 (626) 571 8811 |
| 123 | Pacific Oaks College | Pasadena | 1945 | 45 Eureka Street, Pasadena, 91103-3565 California, United States | 1 (877) 314 2380 |
| 124 | Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach | 1961 | 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 92651-1136 California, United States | 1 (949) 376 6000 |
| 125 | Sofia University | Palo Alto | 1975 | 1069 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, 94303 California, United States | 1 (650) 493 4430 |
| 126 | San Joaquin College of Law | Clovis | 1969 | 901 Fifth Street, Clovis, 93612-1312 California, United States | 1 (559) 323 2100 |
| 127 | Dharma Realm Buddhist University | Ukiah | 1976 | 4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, 95482 California, United States | 1 (707) 621 7000 |
| 128 | Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology | Berkeley | 1932 | 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley, 94708-1816 California, United States | 1 (510) 849 2030 |
| 129 | The Wright Institute | Berkeley | 1969 | 2728 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, 94704-1796 California, United States | 1 (510) 841 9230 |
| 130 | United States University | San Diego | 1997 | 7675 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, 92108 California, United States | 1 (619) 876 4250 |
| 131 | John Paul the Great Catholic University | Escondido | 2003 | 155 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido, 92025 California, United States | 1 (858) 653 6740 |
| 132 | The University of West Los Angeles | Inglewood | 1966 | 9800 S. La Cienega Blvd, 12th FloorI, Inglewood, 90301-4423 California, United States | 1 (310) 342 5251 |
| 133 | Providence Christian College | Pasadena | 2002 | 464 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, 91101 California, United States | 1 (626) 696 4000 |
| 134 | Bethesda University | Anaheim | 1976 | 730 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, 92801 California, United States | 1 (714) 517 1945 |
| 135 | Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences | Duarte | 1994 | 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, 91010-3000 California, United States | 1 (626) 256 4673 |
| 136 | Antioch University Los Angeles | Culver City | 1972 | 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, 90230-7615 California, United States | 1 (310) 578 1080 |
| 137 | Antioch University Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | 1977 | 602 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, 93101 California, United States | 1 (805) 962 8179 |
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