The average community college in California has approximately 6,408 students (2026).
The community colleges with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest community college in California is University of the People, with 41,961 students.
College Size Range: 15,924 Students
41,961 Students
Avg. College Size: 21,986 Students
Largest California Community Colleges (2026)
College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
University of the People
Private not-for-profit
Students: 41,961
595 E Colorado Blvd Suite 623
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 264-8880
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 264-8880
Rank: #22.
East Los Angeles College
Public
Students: 33,677
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 265-8650
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 265-8650
Rank: #33.
Bakersfield College ![Bakersfield College Photo]( "Bakersfield College Photo")
Public
Students: 30,746
1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 395-4011
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 395-4011
Rank: #44.
American River College ![American River College Photo - ARC's Respiratory Care program prepares students for an exciting career in a growing health field.]( "American River College Photo - ARC's Respiratory Care program prepares students for an exciting career in a growing health field.")
Public
Students: 30,462
4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 484-8011
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 484-8011
Rank: #55.
Mt San Antonio College
Public
Students: 29,971
1100 N Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 274-5505
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 274-5505
Rank: #66.
Fresno City College
Public
Students: 28,071
1101 E. University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 442-8200
Fresno, CA 93741
(559) 442-8200
Rank: #77.
Santa Ana College
Public
Students: 27,248
1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-6000
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-6000
Rank: #88.
Long Beach City College
Public
Students: 24,985
4901 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 938-4111
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 938-4111
Rank: #99.
Pasadena City College
Public
Students: 24,597
1570 E Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 585-7123
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 585-7123
Rank: #1010.
Santa Monica College
Public
Students: 23,453
1900 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 434-4000
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 434-4000
Rank: #1111.
Chaffey College
Public
Students: 22,460
5885 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 652-6000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 652-6000
Rank: #1212.
Cerritos College
Public
Students: 21,859
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-2451
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 860-2451
Rank: #1313.
Riverside City College
Public
Students: 21,730
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
Rank: #1414.
Students: 21,664
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506
(310) 532-3670
Torrance, CA 90506
(310) 532-3670
Rank: #1515.
Southwestern College
Public
Students: 20,986
900 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-6700
Rank: #1616.
San Joaquin Delta College
Public
Students: 20,969
5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5151
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5151
Rank: #1717.
Saddleback College
Public
Students: 20,764
28000 Marguerite Pky
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 582-4500
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 582-4500
Rank: #1818.
Sacramento City College
Public
Students: 19,920
3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 558-2111
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 558-2111
Rank: #1919.
Palomar College ![Palomar College Photo - Palomar College Dome]( "Palomar College Photo - Palomar College Dome")
Public
Students: 19,550
1140 W. Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1150
Rank: #2020.
Fullerton College
Public
Students: 19,521
321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 992-7000
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 992-7000
Rank: #2121.
Students: 19,267
50 Frida Kahlo Drive
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 239-3000
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 239-3000
Rank: #2222.
San Diego Mesa College ![San Diego Mesa College Photo - Learning Resource Center]( "San Diego Mesa College Photo - Learning Resource Center")
Public
Students: 19,212
7250 Mesa College Dr
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 388-2600
Rank: #2323.
Sierra College
Public
Students: 19,125
5100 Sierra College Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3333
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3333
Rank: #2424.
Modesto Junior College ![Modesto Junior College Photo - Sierra Hall, located on West campus, houses lecture halls, classrooms, a state-of-the-art electronics lab and the department office for Technical Education.]( "Modesto Junior College Photo - Sierra Hall, located on West campus, houses lecture halls, classrooms, a state-of-the-art electronics lab and the department office for Technical Education.")
Public
Students: 18,258
435 College Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 575-6550
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 575-6550
Rank: #2525.
College of the Canyons
Public
Students: 18,075
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 259-7800
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 259-7800
Rank: #2626.
Santa Rosa Junior College ![Santa Rosa Junior College Photo - SRJC Santa Rosa Campus]( "Santa Rosa Junior College Photo - SRJC Santa Rosa Campus")
Public
Students: 17,854
1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-4011
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-4011
Rank: #2727.
Students: 17,627
1499 N. State St.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 487-6752
San Jacinto, CA 92583
(951) 487-6752
Rank: #2828.
West Los Angeles College ![West Los Angeles College Photo - Among West's unique programs is our Film / TV Production Crafts program which prepares student for work behind the scenes. Other unique programs include Aviation Tech and our ABA-Approved Paralegal program.]( "West Los Angeles College Photo - Among West's unique programs is our Film / TV Production Crafts program which prepares student for work behind the scenes. Other unique programs include Aviation Tech and our ABA-Approved Paralegal program.")
Public
Students: 17,492
9000 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 287-7251
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 287-7251
Rank: #2929.
Rio Hondo College
Public
Students: 17,441
3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 692-0921
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 692-0921
Rank: #3030.
De Anza College
Public
Students: 17,425
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Rank: #3131.
Diablo Valley College
Public
Students: 17,228
321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1230
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1230
Rank: #3232.
Orange Coast College ![Orange Coast College Photo]( "Orange Coast College Photo")
Public
Students: 17,096
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 432-5072
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 432-5072
Rank: #3333.
Los Angeles Pierce College
Public
Students: 16,906
6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
(818) 719-6401
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
(818) 719-6401
Rank: #3434.
Los Angeles Valley College
Public
Students: 15,999
5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, CA 91401
(818) 947-2600
Valley Glen, CA 91401
(818) 947-2600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average community college student size?
The California average community college student size is 6,408 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in California?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in California include University of the People, East Los Angeles College and Bakersfield College.
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