Expensive Colleges in California

I'm from California and I'm trying to figure it out, which are the top 20 most expensive colleges here? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Sure, I'd be happy to provide a list! Here are the 20 most expensive colleges in California, listed alphabetically, based on total cost of attendance (including tuition, room and board, and other expenses) for the 2024-2025 academic year:

1. ArtCenter College of Design

2. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

3. Chapman University

4. Claremont McKenna College

5. Harvey Mudd College

6. Loyola Marymount University

7. Occidental College

8. Pitzer College

9. Pomona College

10. Santa Clara University

11. Scripps College

12. Stanford University

13. University of San Francisco

14. University of Southern California (USC)

15. University of the Pacific

16. Pepperdine University

17. University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

18. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

19. University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz)

20. University of San Diego

Please note that while these colleges have high "sticker prices," many offer robust financial aid packages based on need and/or merit, which can significantly lower the actual cost for students. Always look beyond the sticker price and consider the potential for financial aid before crossing a college off your list!