Top Hispanic-Serving Online Colleges and Universities in California

These are the best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in California with robust online degree offerings.

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Diversity, inclusion, and equity are important principles in all aspects of life and society, and higher education is no exception. The U.S. government recognizes colleges with diverse student populations, giving them special classifications. One such classification is that of Hispanic-Serving Institution. This classification means that the college or university’s student body is greater than 25% Hispanic. For their commitment to Hispanic populations, these institutions are eligible for federal grants that improve their ability to recruit more Hispanic Students and provide better educational opportunities.

Many of these colleges also house dedicated offices of diversity and inclusion, and have Hispanic student groups. Some offer services and resources for undocumented and non-resident students. Additionally, many of the colleges on this list are recognized as military friendly schools and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.

For this ranking, we used our proprietary methodology that takes into account key metrics for identifying academic excellence:

• Small Student-to-Faculty Ratio
• High Number of Online Programs Offered
• High Percentage of Online Students
• High Graduation Rates
• High Retention Rates
• High Desirability—the relationship between the number of applicants of a school, those that got admitted, and of those, the number that enrolled.
• Academic Influence—based off the number of scholarly contributions made by the institution’s faculty in their fields of study and how often they were cited by other scholarly works.

Read more about our standard methodology, here.

To make this ranking, we limited our methodology to the Hispanic-Serving colleges in California that offer online degree programs.

For your convenience, you can sort this ranking to find the best value Hispanic-Serving Institutions in California or the most affordable Hispanic-Serving Institutions in California.

1. University of California-Irvine

   Irvine, CA

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   Score

   99

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	36,908 (1% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	63
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$13,727 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $9,558 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $10,373 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $13,648 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $19,851 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $29,841 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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2. California State University-Fullerton

   Fullerton, CA

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   Score

   83

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	40,445 (5% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	18
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$6,924 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $4,291 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $6,100 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $9,427 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $12,916 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $16,620 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   #1 Best California Online College#2 Most Affordable California Online College#2 Best Value California Online CollegeDiverse Student BodyAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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3. California State University-Northridge

   Northridge, CA

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   Score

   80

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	39,910 (4% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	20
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$6,977 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $5,945 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $6,883 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $10,783 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $15,346 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $18,261 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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4. California State University-Fresno

   Fresno, CA

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   Score

   78

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	24,298 (1% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	19
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$6,589 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $3,264 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $3,731 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $7,549 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $11,819 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $15,051 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   #2 Best California Online College#1 Most Affordable California Online College#1 Best Value California Online CollegeDiverse Student BodyFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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5. California State University-Monterey Bay

   Seaside, CA

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   Score

   77

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	7,650 (6% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	3
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,143 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $7,688 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $9,567 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $13,311 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $17,719 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $20,465 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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6. California State University-Chico

   Chico, CA

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   Score

   76

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	17,110 (3% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	9
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,806 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $10,260 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $11,576 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $16,116 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $19,444 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $23,039 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   #3 Best California Online College#7 Most Affordable California Online College#3 Best Value California Online CollegeDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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   See CSUC’s full list of online degrees!

7. California State University-Sacramento

   Sacramento, CA

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   Score

   74

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	31,992 (2% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	8
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,368 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $6,819 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $7,823 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $11,413 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $15,812 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $18,922 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   #5 Best California Online College#5 Most Affordable California Online College#4 Best Value California Online CollegeDiverse Student BodyAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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   See CSUS’s full list of online degrees!

8. California State University-San Bernardino

   San Bernardino, CA

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   Score

   74

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	20,638 (4% fully online)
   Public or Private	Public
   USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	12
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$6,886 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $5,077 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $5,869 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $8,924 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $13,611 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $17,250 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   Diverse Student BodyFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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9. Hope International University

   Fullerton, CA

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   Score

   74

   CA Relative Cost

   Key Facts	Answers
   Total Enrollment	1,130 (49% fully online)
   Public or Private	Private
   USDE Special Government Status	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, Hispanic-Serving Institution
   Number of Online Programs	10
   Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
   Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$33,400 per year
   Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
   Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $15,847 per year
   Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $16,998 per year
   Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $18,800 per year
   Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $25,246 per year
   Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $26,309 per year
   Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

   CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

   #6 Best California Online CollegeA Most Affordable California Online College #9 Best Value California Online College

   Experienced Online School

   Diverse Student BodyMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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10. San Diego State University

    San Diego, CA

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    Score

    74

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	35,544 (2% fully online)
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	9
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,510 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $8,870 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $10,594 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $14,730 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $18,766 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $22,048 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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11. Mount Saint Mary's University

    Los Angeles, CA

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    Score

    73

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	2,855 (6% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Women-Only, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	6
    Accreditation	Regional: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$42,792 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $27,107 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $27,376 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $26,880 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $30,470 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $36,352 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #9 Best California Online CollegeA Best Value California Online College Diverse Student BodyFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See MSMU’s full list of online degrees!

12. California State University-East Bay

    Hayward, CA

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    Score

    72

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	16,064 (12% fully online)
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	19
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,000 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $8,036 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $8,891 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $13,048 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $17,710 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $20,376 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #10 Best California Online College#4 Most Affordable California Online College#5 Best Value California Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See CSUEB’s full list of online degrees!

13. Vanguard University

    Costa Mesa, CA

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    Score

    72

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	2,175 (4% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	5
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$35,100 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $15,222 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $14,123 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $18,625 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $22,130 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $26,468 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College A Most Affordable California Online College A Best Value California Online College Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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14. California Baptist University

    Riverside, CA

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    Score

    71

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	11,045 (21% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	43
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$34,882 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $20,277 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $21,716 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $23,255 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $26,285 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $31,836 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College A Most Affordable California Online College A Best Value California Online College

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See CBU’s full list of online degrees!

15. University of La Verne

    La Verne, CA

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    Score

    71

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	7,396 (12% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	10
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$44,550 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $21,297 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $23,427 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $24,603 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $27,910 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $34,612 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Adult Student Friendly School

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See ULV’s full list of online degrees!

16. Azusa Pacific University

    Azusa, CA

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    Score

    70

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	9,297 (9% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	24
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$40,220 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $21,179 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $23,272 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $23,455 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $26,968 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $32,469 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See APU’s full list of online degrees!

17. Fresno Pacific University

    Fresno, CA

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    Score

    70

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	4,300 (16% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	15
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$32,950 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $11,410 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $14,346 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $17,623 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $20,328 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $25,227 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College A Most Affordable California Online College A Best Value California Online College Adult Student Friendly School

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See FPU’s full list of online degrees!

18. California State University-Dominguez Hills

    Carson, CA

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    Score

    69

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	17,977 (8% fully online)
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	24
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$6,946 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $2,455 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $3,115 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $6,907 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $10,904 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $13,551 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College #3 Most Affordable California Online College#6 Best Value California Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See CSUDH’s full list of online degrees!

19. California State University-Stanislaus

    Turlock, CA

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    Score

    69

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	10,974 (2% fully online)
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	8
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,542 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $3,410 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $3,958 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $7,772 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $12,381 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $14,897 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College #6 Most Affordable California Online College#7 Best Value California Online CollegeDiverse Student BodyFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See CSUS’s full list of online degrees!

20. San Francisco State University

    San Francisco, CA

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    Score

    67

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	29,032 (2% fully online)
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	21
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,266 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $11,123 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $12,517 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $16,661 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $21,027 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $23,892 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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21. San Diego Christian College

    Santee, CA

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    Score

    65

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	551 (26% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	7
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$32,346 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $29,188 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $31,574 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $32,738 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $40,947 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $41,768 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College A Most Affordable California Online College Adult Student Friendly School

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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    See SDCC’s full list of online degrees!

22. Life Pacific University

    San Dimas, CA

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    Score

    64

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	552 (18% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	5
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$16,592 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $19,322 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $19,162 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $18,863 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $22,364 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $25,223 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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23. Holy Names University

    Oakland, CA

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    Score

    62

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	966 (1% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	6
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$40,102 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $18,048 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $19,194 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $22,076 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $28,543 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $31,811 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online College Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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24. Humboldt State University

    Arcata, CA

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    60

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	7,180 (4% fully online)
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	8
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$7,864 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $11,263 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $12,775 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $15,723 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $20,170 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $23,402 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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25. Notre Dame de Namur University

    Belmont, CA

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    Score

    58

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	1,363 (5% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	4
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$36,596 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $19,938 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $19,909 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $23,309 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $28,424 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $34,587 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Diverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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26. Brandman University

    Irvine, CA

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    49*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	10,231 (79% fully online)
    Public or Private	Private
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	21
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$12,440 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $19,981 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $24,850 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #8 Most Affordable California Online CollegeA Best Value California Online College Adult Student Friendly School

    Experienced Online School

    Diverse Student BodyHispanic-Serving Institution

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27. Allan Hancock College

    Santa Maria, CA

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    Score

    37*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	11,894
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	53
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,352 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $2,781 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $3,443 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $6,131 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $7,950 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #3 California Online Community CollegeDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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28. Saddleback College

    Mission Viejo, CA

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    Score

    36*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	19,709
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	43
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,330 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $3,741 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $3,741 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $3,462 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $6,424 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $9,425 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #4 California Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolAsian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving InstitutionHispanic-Serving Institution

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29. Lake Tahoe Community College

    South Lake Tahoe, CA

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    Score

    34*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	2,577
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	18
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,224 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $7,832 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $7,834 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $6,700 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $12,295 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #6 California Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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30. Mendocino College

    Ukiah, CA

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    34*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	3,960
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	26
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,423 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $5,948 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #7 California Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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31. Monterey Peninsula College

    Monterey, CA

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    34*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	7,920
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	19
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,176 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $8,454 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $9,443 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $12,010 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $14,632 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $15,161 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #8 California Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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32. Palomar College

    San Marcos, CA

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    Score

    33*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	23,874
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	15
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,338 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $2,891 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $3,367 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $6,271 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $8,423 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #9 California Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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33. Sacramento City College

    Sacramento, CA

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    Score

    33*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	20,829
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	14
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,104 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $4,126 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $4,721 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $7,518 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $9,459 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $10,885 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    #10 California Online Community CollegeAdult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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34. Santa Barbara City College

    Santa Barbara, CA

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    Score

    33*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	14,133
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	24
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,374 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $6,058 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $6,423 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $10,386 per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $13,055 per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: $14,352 per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online Community College Adult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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35. San Bernardino Valley College

    San Bernardino, CA

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    Score

    32*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	14,872
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	9
    Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,238 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $7,390 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $8,315 per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Top California Online Community College Adult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyDisability Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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36. Santa Ana College

    Santa Ana, CA

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    Score

    32*

    CA Relative Cost

    Key Facts	Answers
    Total Enrollment	27,052
    Public or Private	Public
    USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
    Number of Online Programs	4
    Accreditation	Regional: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
    Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,160 per year
    Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
    Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $3,801 per year
    Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: blank per year
    Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
    Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

    CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

    Adult Student Friendly SchoolDiverse Student BodyMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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The following schools do not offer full online degree programs. They only offer online certificates

• Cerro Coso Community College

  Ridgecrest, CA

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  30*

  CA Relative Cost

  Key Facts	Answers
  Public or Private	Public
  USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
  Number of Online Programs	37
  Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
  Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,290 per year
  Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
  Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $7,234 per year
  Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $6,677 per year
  Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $11,630 per year
  Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $12,710 per year
  Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
  Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

  CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

  Diverse Student BodyMilitary Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution

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• Bakersfield College

  Bakersfield, CA

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  Score

  27*

  CA Relative Cost

  Key Facts	Answers
  Public or Private	Public
  USDE Special Government Status	Hispanic-Serving Institution
  Number of Online Programs	8
  Accreditation	Regional: WASC Senior College and University Commission
  Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition	$1,325 per year
  Net Cost by Income	Show Net Cost Breakdown
  Family Annual Income: $0 – $30,000	Net Cost: $4,086 per year
  Family Annual Income: $30,001 – $48,000	Net Cost: $4,716 per year
  Family Annual Income: $48,001 – $75,000	Net Cost: $7,199 per year
  Family Annual Income: $75,001 – $110,000	Net Cost: $9,025 per year
  Family Annual Income: over $110,00	Net Cost: blank per year
  Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

  CAOnlineColleges.com Awards

  Diverse Student BodyHispanic-Serving Institution

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Published: July 23, 2020.