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California is not known as a cheap state, but it has one of the strongest affordable public education systems in the nation. The California State University system offers accessible and affordable education to students across the state. Additionally, residents of the state can enjoy cheap tuition through in-state rates at world-class schools like UC-Berkeley and UCLA. Scroll down for our top 20 most affordable colleges in California.
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Whittier, CA • Public, Suburb
Whittier, CA
Public, Suburb
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Los Angeles, CA • Public, City
Los Angeles, CA
Public, City
San Bernardino, CA • Public, City
San Bernardino, CA
Public, City
Carson, CA • Public, City
Carson, CA
Public, City
Fullerton, CA • Public, Suburb
Fullerton, CA
Public, Suburb
Seaside, CA • Public, Suburb
Seaside, CA
Public, Suburb
Stanford, CA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb, Need-Blind
Stanford, CA
Private, Non-Profit, Suburb, Need-Blind
Turlock, CA • Public, Suburb
Turlock, CA
Public, Suburb
Fresno, CA • Public, City
Fresno, CA
Public, City
Claremont, CA • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb, Need-Blind
Claremont, CA
Private, Non-Profit, Suburb, Need-Blind
Culver City, CA • Public, Suburb
Culver City, CA
Public, Suburb
San Diego, CA • Public, City
San Diego, CA
Public, City
Northridge, CA • Public, City
Northridge, CA
Public, City
Sacramento, CA • Public, City
Sacramento, CA
Public, City
Long Beach, CA • Public, City
Long Beach, CA
Public, City
Rohnert Park, CA • Public, Suburb
Rohnert Park, CA
Public, Suburb
Bakersfield, CA • Public, City
Bakersfield, CA
Public, City
Irvine, CA • Public, City
Irvine, CA
Public, City
Los Angeles, CA • Public, City
Los Angeles, CA
Public, City
Merced, CA • Public, Rural
Merced, CA
Public, Rural
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