Most Affordable Colleges in California

36 colleges in California ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $1,104/year.

Colleges: 36 | Lowest Tuition: $1,104 | Avg Tuition: $16,964

Most Affordable Public Colleges in California

#	College	City	Tuition (In-State)	Earnings (10yr)
1	Barstow Community College	Barstow	$1,104	$35,104
2	Antelope Valley Community College District	Lancaster	$1,124	$36,526
3	Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$1,156	$42,786
4	College of Alameda	Alameda	$1,258	$42,563
5	Cabrillo College	Aptos	$1,270	$44,114
6	American River College	Sacramento	$1,288	$40,162
7	Butte College	Oroville	$1,356	$41,810
8	Bakersfield College	Bakersfield	$1,430	$37,291
9	California State University-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$7,160	$59,211
10	California State University-Fresno	Fresno	$7,350	$61,244
11	California State University-Long Beach	Long Beach	$7,350	$64,403
12	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Carson	$7,449	$57,162
13	California State University-Northridge	Northridge	$7,458	$59,115
14	California State University-Fullerton	Fullerton	$7,470	$62,951
15	California State University-East Bay	Hayward	$7,583	$71,401
16	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$7,780	$71,902
17	California State University-Sacramento	Sacramento	$8,018	$64,876
18	California State University-Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$8,090	$59,009
19	California State University-San Bernardino	San Bernardino	$8,093	$59,977
20	California State University-Stanislaus	Turlock	$8,246	$63,188
21	California State University-Chico	Chico	$8,472	$64,172
22	Arizona State University - ASU California Center - Broadway	Los Angeles	$11,663	$62,668
23	Arizona State University - ASU California Center - Grand	Los Angeles	$11,663	$62,668
24	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$13,596	$90,768

#	College	City	Tuition (In-State)	Earnings (10yr)
1	Berkeley School of Theology	Berkeley	$2,856	—
2	Bethesda University	Anaheim	$7,220	—
3	Alliant International University-San Diego	San Diego	$14,304	$66,666
4	Academy of Art University	San Francisco	$30,736	$39,008
5	American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$40,650	$27,019
6	California Baptist University	Riverside	$41,228	$61,504
7	Azusa Pacific University	Azusa	$44,458	$66,677
8	Biola University	La Mirada	$48,984	$56,778
9	California Lutheran University	Thousand Oaks	$52,560	$68,712
10	Art Center College of Design	Pasadena	$54,170	$71,958
11	California College of the Arts	San Francisco	$60,226	$49,414
12	California Institute of Technology	Pasadena	$65,898	$128,566

What is the cheapest college in California?

The most affordable college in California is Barstow Community College with in-state tuition of $1,104.

How many affordable colleges are in California?

There are 36 colleges in California with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.

What is the average tuition in California?

The average in-state tuition across California colleges is $16,964 per year.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.