California INDEPENDENT (PRIVATE) COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Admissions: Admission to an independent college or university is not based on a mathematical index. Rigor of courses, test scores, individual qualities and personal potential are all considered. Since admission requirements differ significantly among independent colleges, take as many rigorous college prep courses as possible, earn good grades, and be involved in school and community activities. Visit the College/Career Center, attend College Rep visit sessions, and check out college websites to obtain specific information. Plan college visits to the campuses you are interested in, if possible.
CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES by GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Website: www.aiccu.edu
Los Angeles Basin
American Academy of Dramatic Arts Harvey Mudd College Pitzer College American Jewish University Hope International University Pomona College Art Center College of Design Laguna College of Art & Design Scripps College Azusa Pacific University La Sierra University Soka University of America Biola University Loma Linda University University of LaVerne California Institute of Technology Loyola Marymount University University of Redlands California Institute of the Arts Marymount College University of Southern California California Lutheran University Mount St. Mary’s College Vanguard University Chapman University Occidental College Whittier College Claremont McKenna College Otis College of Art/Design Concordia University Pepperdine University
San Diego Metro Area
National University Point Loma Nazarene University University of San Diego
San Francisco Bay Area
Academy of Art University Holy Names University San Francisco Conservatory of Music California College of the Arts Menlo College Santa Clara University Cogswell Polytechnical College Mills College Stanford University Dominican University of California Notre Dame de Namur University University of San Francisco Golden Gate University Saint Mary’s College
Outlying Areas
Fresno Pacific University Simpson College University of the Pacific Humphreys College Thomas Aquinas College Westmont College Pacific Union College