Niche has released a ranking for the 10 best colleges in California for 2025. Find out the top universities here.

Guaranteed admission for California community college students at private universities Mills College, Notre Dame de Namur and other local colleges have pledged to participate.

Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.

California residents seeking to attend college within a reasonable distance from home have plenty of smart options. Among our list of the top values in private colleges, 16 of them are in California.