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Looking for a list of private universities in California

I'm really intrigued by the idea of staying in California for college. Can someone help me out with a list of private universities in the state? I wanna explore more options than just the UCs and CalStates. Thanks a bunch!

a year ago

Absolutely, California is a diverse and vibrant state, and it hosts a number of excellent private universities. Some of the top private universities in California include:

1. Stanford University

2. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

3. University of Southern California (USC)

4. Pomona College

5. Claremont McKenna College

6. Harvey Mudd College

7. Scripps College

8. Pitzer College

9. Occidental College

10. Pepperdine University

11. Loyola Marymount University

12. University of San Diego

13. Chapman University

14. Santa Clara University

15. University of San Francisco

16. University of the Pacific

17. Azusa Pacific University

18. Westmont College

19. Point Loma Nazarene University

20. Mount St. Mary's University

These are just to name a few, and remember every institution has its unique strengths, majors, and campus cultures. Explore their websites, speak to current students or alumni, and maybe even visit the campus if you can. Also, don't forget institutions like the Sotheby's Institute of Art - Los Angeles and the ArtCenter College of Design, if you're interested in more specialized schools. Good luck with your college search!

a year ago

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