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Also see: Colleges & Universities in L.A. County
Some of the most expensive institutions of higher learning in the nation are in Los Angeles County. Each of the Claremont Colleges (Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Claremont Mckenna, Pomona and Pitzer) currently cost $54,000 or more per year to attend full-time. According to U.S. News & World Report, Harvey Mudd College is the 7th priciest college in the nation and Scripps ranks in 27th place. USC, Occidental, Pepperdine and California Institute of Technology (CalTech) also charge sky-high tuition rates. USC ranks in 14th place nationally and Occidental College in 38th place.
In descending order by annual full-time tuition (not including cost of books, housing or transportation)
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $58,660 | --- |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $58,195 | --- |
| Scripps College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $57,188 | --- |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles | $56,576 | --- |
| Claremont McKenna College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $56,475 | --- |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | $55,892 | --- |
| Pomona College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $54,762 | --- |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena | $54,600 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Pitzer College (Claremont Colleges) | Claremont | $54,056 | --- |
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia (Santa Clarita) | $50,850 | --- |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | $50,283 | --- |
| Whittier College | Whittier | $49,314 | --- |
| Otis College of Art & Design | Los Angeles | $45,200 | --- |
| ArtCenter College of Design | Pasadena | $44,932 | --- |
| University of La Verne | La Verne | $44,500 | --- |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles | $42,784 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $42,218 | $13,226 |
| Biola University | La Mirada | $41,976 | --- |
| Woodbury University | Burbank | $41,182 | --- |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa | $38,880 | --- |
| Marymount California University | Rancho Palos Verdes | $36,134 | --- |
| FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | Los Angeles | $32,720 | --- |
| American Jewish University | Bel-Air (Los Angeles) | $31,946 | --- |
| Providence Christian College | Pasadena | $29,372 | --- |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| The Master's College & Seminary | Santa Clarita | $25,390 | --- |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Los Angeles | $23,246 | --- |
| California State Polytechnic Univ., Pomona | Pomona | $19,233 | $7,353 |
| California State Univ., Los Angeles | Los Angeles | $18,643 | $6,763 |
| California State Univ., Dominguez Hills | Carson | $17,644 | $8,140 |
| California State Univ., Northridge | Northridge (Los Angeles) | $17,622 | $6,972 |
| Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science | Los Angeles | $17,440 | --- |
| California State Univ., Long Beach | Long Beach | $17,094 | $6,798 |
| Institution | Location | Full Tuition/Fees | In-State Tuition/Fees |
| Life Pacific College | San Dimas | $16,592 | --- |
| University of the West | Rosemead | $15,888 | --- |
| University of Antelope Valley | Lancaster | $11,167 | --- |
| Pacific Oaks College | Pasadena | $10,555 | --- |
Sources: U.S. News & World Report and college websites.
